Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
305 Simon Bright Court, Kinston, NC
Loving Arms
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Loving Arms
Loving Arms is a licensed home daycare in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 468-2165 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Loving Arms has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lenoir 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$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 Loving Arms
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000352
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not cared for in space designated as the caregiving area on the floor plan provided by the operator.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Vehicle used for travel was not free of hazards such as but not limited to, torn upholstery, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Loving Arms
Is Loving Arms licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Loving Arms last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Loving Arms had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Loving Arms care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Loving Arms accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Loving Arms' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 468-2165 to confirm.
How much does Loving Arms cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 468-2165 to ask.
What is Loving Arms' phone number?
(252) 468-2165.
Where is Loving Arms?
Kinston, NC 28501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.