Alpha and Omega Christian Day Care Center
410 East Washington Avenue, Kinston, NC
Grainger-Hill Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 117
- a week, county median
- $158
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About Grainger-Hill Head Start
Grainger-Hill Head Start is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 523-7770 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grainger-Hill Head Start 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 Grainger-Hill Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #54000204
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 30, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection4 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. D.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule 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. Staff member M.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grainger-Hill Head Start
Is Grainger-Hill Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Grainger-Hill Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grainger-Hill Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 9 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 Grainger-Hill Head Start care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Grainger-Hill Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grainger-Hill Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 523-7770 to confirm.
How much does Grainger-Hill Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 523-7770 to ask.
What is Grainger-Hill Head Start's phone number?
(252) 523-7770.
Where is Grainger-Hill Head Start?
309 Summit Ave, Kinston, NC 28501. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.