Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center
208 Laurie Ellis Road, Winterville, NC
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Kids-R-Us 3 School Age Program is a licensed child care center in Winterville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kids-R-Us 3 School Age Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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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
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Staff used a cellular telephone or other two-way functioning voice communication device when there was not an emergency and when the vehicle was not parked in a safe location.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 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 Aug 22, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
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 Nov 8, 2023
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 Nov 8, 2023
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
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
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208 Laurie Ellis Road, Winterville, NC
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 8 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 215-0604 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 215-0604 to ask.
(252) 215-0604.
2849 Church Street, Winterville, NC 28590. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.