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W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program

1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
licensed capacity
21
a week, county median
$111
Call (910) 671-6020Directions

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About W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program

W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 21 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
21 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Robeson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$59

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 W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
21 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#78000266
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023

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 W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program

Is W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program licensed?

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

When was W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 671-6020 to confirm.

How much does W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 671-6020 to ask.

What is W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program's phone number?

(910) 671-6020.

Where is W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program?

1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is Nanny's Korner Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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