Little People's Day Care 2
122 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC
4.2· 5 reviews
Little People's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 58
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Little People's Day Care
Little People's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 522-3689 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little People's Day Care 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 Little People's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #5455055
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection9 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. Staff member A.
Corrected during the visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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. Staff member, A.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 28, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
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 Jul 28, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Jul 31, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection4 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. Staff member L.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 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 Mar 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. Staff member B.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
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 Jun 25, 2024
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 2024
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
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 Jun 25, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 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 Jun 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 Jun 25, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2024Inspection8 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
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
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 6, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
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 6, 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 Mar 6, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little People's Day Care
Is Little People's Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little People's Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little People's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Little People's Day Care care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Little People's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little People's Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 522-3689 to confirm.
How much does Little People's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 522-3689 to ask.
What is Little People's Day Care's phone number?
(252) 522-3689.
Where is Little People's Day Care?
108 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Day Care 2, under 0.1 miles away.