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Lumberton, NC 28360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kings Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Kings Learning Center
Kings Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 12 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 738-7474 to confirm.
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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kings Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Kings Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #78000452
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 24 visits · 72 rules in all · 72 corrected
- Records and paperwork 18
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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See all 24 visits
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Show 14 earlier visits
Dec 16, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
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 Jan 13, 2026
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 Jan 13, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Dec 2, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
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 Jan 13, 2026
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 Jan 13, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
Corrected during the visit
Bottles were propped.
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 18, 2025
Oct 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
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 Oct 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 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 Oct 25, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection15 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 Sep 10, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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 Sep 10, 2024
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 Sep 10, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Caregiver did not interact in a positive manner with each child every day.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kings Learning Center
Is Kings Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kings Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 12 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 72 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 Kings Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kings Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kings Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 738-7474 to confirm.
How much does Kings Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 738-7474 to ask.
What is Kings Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 738-7474.
Where is Kings Learning Center?
3711 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands Learning Academy, 0.7 miles away.