Little People's Day Care
108 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC
Southwood Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Southwood Elementary Preschool
Southwood Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Kinston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 527-8099 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southwood Elementary Preschool 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 Southwood Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #54000365
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Southwood Elementary Preschool
Is Southwood Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Southwood Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southwood Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Southwood Elementary Preschool care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Southwood Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Southwood Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 527-8099 to confirm.
How much does Southwood Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 527-8099 to ask.
What is Southwood Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 527-8099.
Where is Southwood Elementary Preschool?
1245 NC Hwy 58, Kinston, NC 28504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Day Care 2, 2.7 miles away.