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Ms. Liza's Growing Minds

303 N Church St, Kenly, NC 27542
licensed capacity
76
a week, county median
$216
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About Ms. Liza's Growing Minds

Ms. Liza's Growing Minds is a licensed child care center in Kenly, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
76 children

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Programs

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ms. Liza's Growing Minds has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Ms. Liza's Growing Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000765
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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. Jun 16, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 29, 2026

    • Background checks

      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). S.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Jul 9, 2025

  3. Jan 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  4. Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

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 Ms. Liza's Growing Minds

Is Ms. Liza's Growing Minds licensed?

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

When was Ms. Liza's Growing Minds last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Liza's Growing Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Ms. Liza's Growing Minds care for?

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

Does Ms. Liza's Growing Minds accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ms. Liza's Growing Minds' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 284-0890 to confirm.

How much does Ms. Liza's Growing Minds cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 284-0890 to ask.

What is Ms. Liza's Growing Minds' phone number?

(919) 284-0890.

Where is Ms. Liza's Growing Minds?

303 N Church St, Kenly, NC 27542. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network, 1.6 miles away.

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