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Kinston, NC 28504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Deep Run Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 102
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Deep Run Child Care Center
Deep Run Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Deep Run, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 568-4723 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Deep Run Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$170
Home daycare$148
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Deep Run Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000027
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Deep Run Child Care Center
Is Deep Run Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Deep Run Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deep Run Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Deep Run Child Care Center care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Deep Run Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deep Run Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 568-4723 to confirm.
How much does Deep Run Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 568-4723 to ask.
What is Deep Run Child Care Center's phone number?
(252) 568-4723.
Where is Deep Run Child Care Center?
2397 John Green Smith Rd, Deep Run, NC 28525. The nearest other daycare we list is Beyond Babies LLC, Two, 0.7 miles away.