Charlotte · Licensed center
Park Road KinderCare
- Medium center, licensed for 132 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 9 of its 13 licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 256 Charlotte-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, more than 99% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. Fewer than 1% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Aug 19, 20263 citations
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent authorization to administer emergency medication for one child expired May 6, 2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical exam on file completed by a physician however, the top portion was not completed by a parent or guardian.”
Violation corrected during visit
“All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch in the fall zone for the large climbing structure on the preschool playground measured less than six inches in depth in four different places.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2026
Jun 12, 20268 citations
“The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The facility’s licensed capacity is 132. There were 136 children present today.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today’s visit, the actual air temperature was 91 degrees while children were outside and the “feel like” temperature was 96 degrees. Children were observed sweating and their faces were observed red. It was reported that children had been outside for 2 hours.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
“All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet in Space 6 was unlocked. The center's water heater was located in the closet.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 9/2/25 had a medical report dated 7/26/24.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
4 more from this inspection
“On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee was hired 9/2/25 and the TB test on file was dated 7/26/24.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
“All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had First Aid training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the First Aid training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
“All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had CPR training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the CPR training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
“The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan listed Zyrtec as an additional medication. The medication was not onsite.”
Violation corrected during visit
Aug 26, 20259 citations
“Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plexiglass on a doll house in Space 6 was cracked and exposed a sharp edge accessible to children. A one year old child was playing with a Matchbox car in Space 5b. The cars are suitable for children 3 years and older due to small parts.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 1.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Small wooden circle pieces of a broken toy the size of a nickel were observed on the playground where two year old children were playing.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam surfacing was exposed underneath the artificial turf around posts on the infant playground.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2025
5 more from this inspection
“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). The qualification letter for R.B. expired 8/17/25.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four (4) school-aged children did not have emergency identifying information before being transported from elementary school to the center on 8/25/25.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Four (4) children transported from elementary school to the center did not have written permission to transport.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The center ABCMS roster was not completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication permission for a child's emergency medication in Space 1 expired March 26, 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2025
Jul 1, 20251 citation
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two (2) children exiting the restrooms in the hallway unsupervised. They walked to Space 6 and out the door that led to the playground.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/17/2025
Jun 24, 20253 citations
“Children used space that was not approved. The hallway was used for rest time for seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old on 6/13/25.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025
“For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Twenty-two (22) school-age children were offsite participating in a field trip. The roster of children present on the field trip was not onsite.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old were grouped in the hallway for rest time. The maximum group size for 1 year old children is twelve (12).”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025
Mar 31, 20255 citations
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, O.H., hired 3/22/25 did not have a completed CBC check prior to employment. The individual's background check indicated "in process" in the ABCMS system.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
“Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) school-age children did not have emergency identifying information attached to their emergency contact information. The children were observed preparing to leave for a field trip.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was observed supervising seven (7) children in Space 5b. The youngest child present was one (1) year of age. One (1) teacher in Space 5a left the classroom to retrieve spoons for lunch from Space 5b. There was only one (1) teacher in Space 5a supervising ten (10) children one year of age. Space 5a and Space 5b were separated by a half wall.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, O.H., hired 3/22/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
1 more from this inspection
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child with emergency medication had an expired medication permission form on file. The permission was signed 8/2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
Sep 4, 202410 citations
“The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child in Space 2b did not have an updated feeding plan to indicate table foods.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. N0 children in Space 8 had assigned cots.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor riding toys and stationary kitchen on the toddler playground were observed with mud and mildew. The arm of a plastic rocking chair was observed cracked and broken.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2024
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children were observed using Strider bicycles today without helmets. The warning label on the bike indicated to always use with properly fitted shoes and helmet.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
6 more from this inspection
“All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Both buses had disinfectants stored on the floor and one (1) had bug spray stored on the floor.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration expired in May 2024 for Bus #19099.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission to transport on file for all school age children did not indicate where the children were being transported to and from and the arrival/departure times were not accurate.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Six (6) children's updated emergency medical care information did not include (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the discipline policy.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
“Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children did not have all of the required information addressed on the application.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Apr 2, 20242 citations
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A preschool aged child was observed leaving the bathroom in the hallway and walking back to Space 8 unaccompanied.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2024
“All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The door to the laundry room and staff restroom was observed unlocked. Cleaning products to include bleach and aerosol sprays were observed stored inside.”
Violation corrected during visit
Sep 13, 20233 citations
“Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in one (1) refrigerator in the kitchen that stored food for the facility.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permissions to transport did not have when and where a child was to be transported or the expected time of departure and arrival documented.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023
“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing equipment did not measure six (6) inches deep.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023
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State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since September 2023 — 4 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 44 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
- Most serious
- North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.
Aug 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · August 19, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent authorization to administer emergency medication for one child expired May 6, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical exam on file completed by a physician however, the top portion was not completed by a parent or guardian.
Violation corrected during visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch in the fall zone for the large climbing structure on the preschool playground measured less than six inches in depth in four different places.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2026 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · June 12, 2026
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The facility’s licensed capacity is 132. There were 136 children present today.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today’s visit, the actual air temperature was 91 degrees while children were outside and the “feel like” temperature was 96 degrees. Children were observed sweating and their faces were observed red. It was reported that children had been outside for 2 hours.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet in Space 6 was unlocked. The center's water heater was located in the closet.
Violation corrected during visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 9/2/25 had a medical report dated 7/26/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee was hired 9/2/25 and the TB test on file was dated 7/26/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had First Aid training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the First Aid training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had CPR training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the CPR training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan listed Zyrtec as an additional medication. The medication was not onsite.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2025 Unannounced visit 9 findings
Unannounced visit · August 26, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plexiglass on a doll house in Space 6 was cracked and exposed a sharp edge accessible to children. A one year old child was playing with a Matchbox car in Space 5b. The cars are suitable for children 3 years and older due to small parts.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 1.
Violation corrected during visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Small wooden circle pieces of a broken toy the size of a nickel were observed on the playground where two year old children were playing.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam surfacing was exposed underneath the artificial turf around posts on the infant playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2025
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). The qualification letter for R.B. expired 8/17/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four (4) school-aged children did not have emergency identifying information before being transported from elementary school to the center on 8/25/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Four (4) children transported from elementary school to the center did not have written permission to transport.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The center ABCMS roster was not completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication permission for a child's emergency medication in Space 1 expired March 26, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jul 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · July 1, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two (2) children exiting the restrooms in the hallway unsupervised. They walked to Space 6 and out the door that led to the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/17/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · June 24, 2025
Children used space that was not approved. The hallway was used for rest time for seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old on 6/13/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Twenty-two (22) school-age children were offsite participating in a field trip. The roster of children present on the field trip was not onsite.
Violation corrected during visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old were grouped in the hallway for rest time. The maximum group size for 1 year old children is twelve (12).
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Mar 2025 Unannounced visit 5 findings
Unannounced visit · March 31, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, O.H., hired 3/22/25 did not have a completed CBC check prior to employment. The individual's background check indicated "in process" in the ABCMS system.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) school-age children did not have emergency identifying information attached to their emergency contact information. The children were observed preparing to leave for a field trip.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was observed supervising seven (7) children in Space 5b. The youngest child present was one (1) year of age. One (1) teacher in Space 5a left the classroom to retrieve spoons for lunch from Space 5b. There was only one (1) teacher in Space 5a supervising ten (10) children one year of age. Space 5a and Space 5b were separated by a half wall.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, O.H., hired 3/22/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child with emergency medication had an expired medication permission form on file. The permission was signed 8/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 10 findings
Unannounced visit · September 4, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child in Space 2b did not have an updated feeding plan to indicate table foods.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. N0 children in Space 8 had assigned cots.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor riding toys and stationary kitchen on the toddler playground were observed with mud and mildew. The arm of a plastic rocking chair was observed cracked and broken.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children were observed using Strider bicycles today without helmets. The warning label on the bike indicated to always use with properly fitted shoes and helmet.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Both buses had disinfectants stored on the floor and one (1) had bug spray stored on the floor.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration expired in May 2024 for Bus #19099.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission to transport on file for all school age children did not indicate where the children were being transported to and from and the arrival/departure times were not accurate.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Six (6) children's updated emergency medical care information did not include (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the discipline policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children did not have all of the required information addressed on the application.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Apr 2024 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · April 2, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A preschool aged child was observed leaving the bathroom in the hallway and walking back to Space 8 unaccompanied.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The door to the laundry room and staff restroom was observed unlocked. Cleaning products to include bleach and aerosol sprays were observed stored inside.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · September 13, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in one (1) refrigerator in the kitchen that stored food for the facility.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permissions to transport did not have when and where a child was to be transported or the expected time of departure and arrival documented.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing equipment did not measure six (6) inches deep.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 6055064 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Details
- Website
- kindercare.com
- Address
- 3322 Park Road
- License
- 6055064, active
- Quality program
- Five Star License
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Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 6055064 under License Number, and open the result.
- Website — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 6055064 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
Medium means the middle half of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 51 to 162 children. Small is 11 to 50; large is 163 to 528.