At Knightdale KinderCare, we work together, learn together, aspire together and laugh together.
We gain strength from each other, help each other and most of all empower each other, all of that with one common goal - to make our school the BEST educational environment for children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Knightdale KinderCare! We are very excited to have you join our family! We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at Knightdale KinderCare you can rest assured that your child will be safe and receive the most positive educational experience during their early years!
- Parents are provided with a code for the keypad entry for safety of our children. Each age group enjoys their own playground that is age-specific and conducive to the growth of each age group's large motor skills. We have a full time Health and Safety Coordinator at our school. She strives to keep the children in our care healthy and safe by conducting monthly fire drills, ensuring every staff member's First Aid, CPR and SIDS training is up to date, performing weekly playground inspections and maintaining the highest cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Any County subsidies, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Knightdale KinderCare often compared to?
Knightdale KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Highwoods Park KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Knightdale KinderCare?
The application deadline for Knightdale KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Knightdale KinderCare vs. Highwoods Park KinderCare
The nearest high school to Knightdale KinderCare is Raleigh Christian Academy (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Thales Academy (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Wendell Falls
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Wendell Falls Parkway
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
6600 Hallelujah Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 366-3010
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 366-3010
4.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 4 students
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kelley Austin KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3103 Kelley Austin Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Commission Leadership Academy
(Christian)
3328 Forestville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 225-5766
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 225-5766
6.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 90 students
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,596 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3109 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 576-7064
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 576-7064
7.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6551 Meridian Dr 131
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
6600 Hallelujah Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 366-3010
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 366-3010
4.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 4 students
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Commission Leadership Academy
(Christian)
3328 Forestville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 225-5766
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 225-5766
6.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 90 students
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,596 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Wendell Falls
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Wendell Falls Parkway
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kelley Austin KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3103 Kelley Austin Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Mitchell Mill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3801 Mitchell Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 266-5717
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 266-5717
6.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
8956.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
8957.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Bowling Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
8957.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Fuquay-varina High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Bengal Blvd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
8958 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Carolina Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
8958.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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