Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
1741 DIXON ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28054Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (2) and Medication Administration (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Per staff report, live and dead bugs are found throughout the facility on a daily basis. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In Space #7b, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Orajel Baby Cooling Gel expired on January 18, 2026. In Space #7b, there was no Permission to
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (B) Effective Measures Shall Be Taken to Keep…
uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises.
Aug 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Electric Fans Were Not Mounted Out of Reach or Did Not Have a Mesh Guard to Prevent Access.
In Space #4, two (2) electric fans, both on top of the cubbies, were powered on and running. The two (2) fans were not mounted and were not fitted with mesh guards. Violation corrected during
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space
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