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Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School

3157 Highway 258 N, Kinston, NC 28504
licensed capacity
53
a week, county median
$158
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About Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School

Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity53 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School 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).

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Lenoir County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#54000340
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  6. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School

Is Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Lindsey's Childcare & After School care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 686-5004 to confirm.

How much does Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 686-5004 to ask.

What is Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School's phone number?

(252) 686-5004.

Where is Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School?

3157 Highway 258 N, Kinston, NC 28504.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).