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1519 Indian Town Road, Clinton, NC
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Kids Only Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 96
- a week, county median
- $125
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About
About Kids Only Preschool
Kids Only Preschool is a licensed child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 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 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 592-0398 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Only Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $125 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$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Only Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #8255033
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
May 15, 2025Inspection1 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
Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Only Preschool
Is Kids Only Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Only Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Only Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Only Preschool care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Only Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Only Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 592-0398 to confirm.
How much does Kids Only Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 592-0398 to ask.
What is Kids Only Preschool's phone number?
(910) 592-0398.
Where is Kids Only Preschool?
2561 South East Blvd, Clinton, NC 28328. The nearest other daycare we list is The Ark Child Care and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.