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Kinston, NC 28504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Incorporated Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Kids Incorporated Learning Center
Kids Incorporated Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 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 | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Incorporated 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 Kids Incorporated Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000273
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 3
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 6, 2026Inspection1 rule 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
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Incorporated Learning Center
Is Kids Incorporated Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Incorporated Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Incorporated Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Kids Incorporated Learning Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Incorporated Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Incorporated Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Incorporated Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 522-5437 to ask.
What is Kids Incorporated Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 522-5437.
Where is Kids Incorporated Learning Center?
2837 Banks School Road, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is Banks Elementary Preschool, 0.1 miles away.