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Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
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About
About Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III
Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III 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 Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #54000286
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection4 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 state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 16, 2025
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 Oct 16, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection3 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 state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
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 11, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
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 Mar 19, 2023
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
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 7, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Inspection11 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 Nov 29, 2023
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 Nov 29, 2023
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
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 Nov 28, 2023
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 Nov 29, 2023
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 31, 2023
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised .
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III
Is Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III's hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 939-5711 to ask.
What is Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III's phone number?
(252) 939-5711.
Where is Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III?
1503 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is St Mary's Nursery School, 0.7 miles away.