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Kinder Kastle

909 North Parker Street, Elm City, NC 278223.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$175

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About Kinder Kastle

Kinder Kastle is a licensed child care center in Elm City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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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
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kinder Kastle has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $175 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.
Wilson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$175
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$90

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kinder Kastle

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#98000050
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  6. Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  7. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

  8. Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  9. Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

    • Transportation

      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 Apr 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Apr 30, 2024

  10. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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 Nov 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Nov 16, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Kinder Kastle

Is Kinder Kastle licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kinder Kastle last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kinder Kastle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kinder Kastle care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kinder Kastle accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kinder Kastle's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kinder Kastle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 236-3000 to ask.

What is Kinder Kastle's phone number?

(252) 236-3000.

Where is Kinder Kastle?

909 North Parker Street, Elm City, NC 27822.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).