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Kinston, NC 28501 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 234
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 234 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 234 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 234 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Farmer-N-Dell Learning 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 Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 234 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000328
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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 Sep 3, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
Is Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 11 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 Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center care for?
234, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 522-4525 to ask.
What is Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 522-4525.
Where is Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center?
1320 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church Preschool, 1.5 miles away.