Kinston Child Care Center
710 Roseanne Drive, Kinston, NC
4.7· 3 reviews
Embracing Kids Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $158
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About
About Embracing Kids Child Care Center
Embracing Kids Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 643-0047 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Embracing Kids Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $158 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 Embracing Kids Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000354
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. K.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Embracing Kids Child Care Center
Is Embracing Kids Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Embracing Kids Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Embracing Kids Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Embracing Kids Child Care Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Embracing Kids Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Embracing Kids Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 643-0047 to confirm.
How much does Embracing Kids Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 643-0047 to ask.
What is Embracing Kids Child Care Center's phone number?
(252) 643-0047.
Where is Embracing Kids Child Care Center?
1802 Old Snow Hill Road, Kinston, NC 28501. The nearest other daycare we list is Northeast Elementary Preschool, 0.6 miles away.