Alpha and Omega Christian Day Care Center
410 East Washington Avenue, Kinston, NC
M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K
- capacity
- 46
- a week, county median
- $158
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About M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K
M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K is a child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 98 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 686-5031 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $158 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 M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000250
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 98 rules in all · 98 corrected
- Safety and hazards 23
- Records and paperwork 21
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Transportation 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jul 13, 2026
Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
May 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 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 Jun 4, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
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 4, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 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 May 5, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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 state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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 Mar 3, 2026
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 3, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Children's records were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
Corrected during the visit
The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven.
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).
Corrected during the visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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
Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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 Mar 3, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2026
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection1 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 May 29, 2025
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
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 12, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
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 D.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
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 Feb 18, 2025
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 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. Staff member S.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 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 Mar 12, 2025
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 Feb 18, 2025
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 Mar 12, 2025
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 Mar 12, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
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 Feb 18, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 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 Feb 18, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
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 Feb 18, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
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. C.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 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
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 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
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 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. Ms.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 29, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 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 Feb 22, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 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. Ms.
Corrected during the visit
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. Ms.
Corrected during the visit
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 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
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
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 Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K
Is M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K 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 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 98 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 98 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 M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 686-5031 to confirm.
How much does M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 686-5031 to ask.
What is M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K's phone number?
(252) 686-5031.
Where is M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K?
701 North Adkin Street, Kinston, NC 28501. The nearest other daycare we list is Alpha and Omega Christian Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.