Little People's Day Care
108 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC
Little People's Day Care 2
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $71
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About
About Little People's Day Care 2
Little People's Day Care 2 is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 25 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little People's Day Care 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $71 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 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #54000301
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Safety and hazards 15
- Records and paperwork 5
- Transportation 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
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 Sep 23, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 Sep 23, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 2026
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was not completed in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
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 Sep 24, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 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
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
Jun 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
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
Sep 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Oct 1, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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 Oct 1, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted.
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
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FAQ
Questions about Little People's Day Care 2
Is Little People's Day Care 2 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 2 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little People's Day Care 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 2 care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little People's Day Care 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little People's Day Care 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little People's Day Care 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 522-3689 to ask.
What is Little People's Day Care 2's phone number?
(252) 522-3689.
Where is Little People's Day Care 2?
122 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Day Care, under 0.1 miles away.