Alpha and Omega Christian Day Care Center
410 East Washington Avenue, Kinston, NC
Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 523-7770 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $131 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 Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #54000124
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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.
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May 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 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 May 21, 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 May 21, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 6, 2025
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
Is Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 523-7770 to confirm.
How much does Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 523-7770 to ask.
What is Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center's phone number?
(252) 523-7770.
Where is Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center?
305 Simon Bright Court, Kinston, NC 28501. The nearest other daycare we list is Southeast Elementary Preschool, 0.2 miles away.