Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
1320 Airport Road, Kinston, NC
4.7· 6 reviews
Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $158
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About Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea
Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea 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 Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #54000316
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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 3, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea
Is Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 523-7770 to ask.
What is Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea's phone number?
(252) 523-7770.
Where is Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea?
2909 Granger Station Road, Kinston, NC 28501. The nearest other daycare we list is Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool, 0.5 miles away.