Kiddie Academy of Knightdale
KNIGHTDALE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address509 McKnight Drive KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545 (984) 529-1986
CountyWake
Phone(984) 529-1986
Operating details
Capacity173
License dateDecember 24, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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509 McKnight Drive KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545 (984) 529-1986, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 156/16/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) — Violation #612
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Two classrooms did not have a current cot list. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/16/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One employee (S. Brooks) criminal record expired on 4-29-26. She must submit a new CBC within 15 days. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/16/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Eight staff members need to be added to the ABCMS portal. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KNIGHTDALE, Wake County
- Capacity: 173
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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