Kindercare Learning Center
720 WEST KAPP STREET, DOBSON, NC 27017Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A 17 month old child with a egg allergy was given a cupcake at snack. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
I observed one incident report dated December 5, 2025, that had not been documented on the incident log. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Center Did Not Comply with the Permit Restrictions.
The facility follows enhanced space which is indicated on the permit posted. The space capacity of playground 3 allows 14 children at 100 square feet. On November 14, 2025, at 3:55pm there were 18 children on the playground. Vio
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
An incident reported completed on November 14, 2025, for a one year old child was not logged. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/9/2025
Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
In Space 1, Space 2, and Space 7, the walls had areas of chipping paint that need to be repaired. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
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