Kindercare Learning Center
850 JOHNSON RIDGE ROAD, ELKIN, NC 28621Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 44% violation rate. The structural rating also includes North Carolina's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The last playground inspection was conducted on September 9, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/31/2026
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the mulch around the slides and swings on all three (3) playgrounds measured 4 inches, instead of the required six inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
Oct 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Space 4 had chipping paint on four(4) walls and one window sill. In Space 6, there were two pieces of molding that were loose on the wall near edge of the carpet.
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
On the playground for children age two years, there were eight(8) "S" hooks on the swings that need to be closed. On the infant/toddler playground, there were two pieces of red, metal, equipment that had chipping p
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good repair.In Space 1, There Was a Vinyl Mat with Areas of Vinyl Pieces That Were Flaking.
This was removed during the visit. In Space 4, there was a sink cabinet that had chipping paint. In Space 5, there was a bucket of small chalk pieces t