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Kinston, NC 28501 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kinston Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Kinston Child Care Center
Kinston Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 71 rules across 11 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
- 199 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 | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kinston Child Care 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 Kinston Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #5455069
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 23 visits · 71 rules in all · 71 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Records and paperwork 12
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Food and nutrition 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
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 Mar 12, 2026
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
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 Dec 3, 2025
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 Dec 3, 2025
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection7 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 Mar 13, 2025
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 13, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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
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 Mar 13, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2024Inspection13 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 Nov 1, 2024
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 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. Staff member, C.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2024
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 20, 2024Inspection12 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 2, 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 2, 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 Sep 2, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024
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 Sep 2, 2024
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 Sep 2, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 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 Sep 2, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 18, 2024
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 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 Apr 8, 2024
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 Apr 8, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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 Mar 25, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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 Mar 25, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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 25, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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 Mar 25, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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 Mar 25, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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 25, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 12, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jan 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kinston Child Care Center
Is Kinston Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kinston Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kinston Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 71 rules across 11 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 71 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 Kinston Child Care Center care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kinston Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kinston Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kinston Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 523-2664 to ask.
What is Kinston Child Care Center's phone number?
(252) 523-2664.
Where is Kinston Child Care Center?
710 Roseanne Drive, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is Embracing Kids Child Care Center, 0.8 miles away.