Awards Earned

Top 3 in Knightdale

Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Knightdale.

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Widewaters Learning Center is a NC DCDEE 5-star licensed childcare center at 9565 Village Park Drive in Knightdale, serving children from 6 weeks through age 12 with a capacity of 178. Established in 2009, it is one of the longest-operating and highest state-rated licensed centers in eastern Wake County, offering full-day, part-time, before/after school, track-out, and summer programming. Despite its strong credential, recent inspection violations and mixed management reviews warrant careful due diligence from prospective families.

Safety5.0

Curriculum6.0

Art / Music6.0

Infant care7.0

Kindergarten readiness6.0

Teacher quality5.0

Compassion6.0

Management4.0

Culture5.0

Class sizes5.0

Extracurriculars6.0

What parents say

“My daughter has been at Widewaters for just over 3 years and we have been very happy. Her pediatrician told us she is pacing a year ahead developmentally and is already prepared for Kindergarten.”

“My granddaughter attended Widewaters from age 2 until 5 and loved every minute of it. The teachers are wonderful and there is a good balance between learning and play.”

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