Adventure Land of Learning
1748 Hill Farm Road, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
5 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)
Daycares in Kinston, NC
Daycare centers and home daycares in Kinston, by ZIP code, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where North Carolina publishes them, its inspection records. Some come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet.
- daycares in Kinston
- 28
- daycare centers
- 25
- home daycares
- 3
- take infants
- 10
All daycares in Kinston
Showing 1 to 28 of 28
Alpha and Omega Christian Day Care Center
410 East Washington Avenue, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-age12 state visits · 23 rules cited (3 yrs)Banks Elementary Preschool
2148 Falling Creek Road, Kinston, NC
Preschool only5 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool
3400 Ferrell Road, Kinston, NC
Preschool only6 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)Embracing Kids Child Care Center
1802 Old Snow Hill Road, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to school-age7 state visits · 10 rules cited (3 yrs)Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center
4.7· 6 reviews1320 Airport Road, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 8 rules cited (3 yrs)First Baptist Church Preschool
4.0· 1 review2600 Rouse Rd, Kinston, NC
No state license record matched yetGrainger-Hill Head Start
309 Summit Ave, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to preschoolAccepts subsidy9 state visits · 10 rules cited (3 yrs)Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea
5.0· 3 reviews2909 Granger Station Road, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to preschoolAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center
1001 East Highland Avenue, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to preschoolAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 20 rules cited (3 yrs)Kids Incorporated Learning Center
5.0· 2 reviews2837 Banks School Road, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy10 state visits · 18 rules cited (3 yrs)Kinston Child Care Center
4.7· 3 reviews710 Roseanne Drive, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy23 state visits · 71 rules cited (3 yrs)Little People's Day Care
108 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC
Infants to preschoolAccepts subsidy19 state visits · 54 rules cited (3 yrs)Little People's Day Care 2
4.2· 5 reviews122 Old Second Street, Kinston, NC
School-age onlyAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 35 rules cited (3 yrs)Loving Arms
Kinston, NC 28501 · address shared with families
Infants to school-age12 state visits · 27 rules cited (3 yrs)Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
305 Simon Bright Court, Kinston, NC
Preschool onlyAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Memorable Moments
Kinston, NC 28504 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)M&E Wonderland Academy Pre-K
701 North Adkin Street, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to school-ageAccepts subsidy22 state visits · 98 rules cited (3 yrs)Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III
4.2· 15 reviews1503 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy12 state visits · 24 rules cited (3 yrs)Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School
3157 Highway 258 N, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)New Beginnings Learning Center
5.0· 3 reviews217 E Washington Ave, Kinston, NC
No state license record matched yetNew Seasons Christian Childcare
5.0· 1 review1901 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kinston, NC
No state license record matched yetNortheast Elementary Preschool
1002 East Highland Avenue, Kinston, NC
Preschool only5 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties
5.0· 1 review1465 US-258, Kinston, NC
Pre-KNo state license record matched yetSonShine Christian Child Care
Kinston, NC 28504 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Southeast Elementary Preschool
201 McDaniels Street, Kinston, NC
Toddlers to preschoolAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)Southwood Elementary Preschool
1245 NC Hwy 58, Kinston, NC
Preschool only7 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)St Mary's Nursery School
800 Rountree St, Kinston, NC
Posts tuitionNo state license record matched yet
State record
Inspection records in Kinston
In the last 3 years, 22 of the 23 Kinston daycares with a state license record had at least one rule cited by North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.
| Rules cited, last 3 years | Daycares | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No rules cited | 1 | 4% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 3 | 13% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 4 | 17% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 6 | 26% |
| 11 or more rules | 9 | 39% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Kinston
Full-time infant care in Lenoir County has a median of $170 a week at a center and $148 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 20% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
Infant
Center$170
Home daycare$148
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$120
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Kinston
- 1
Check the license first
Most listings show their North Carolina license and the state's visits; where no license record is matched yet, the listing says so. Read the most recent visits before you call.
- 2
Infant care
10 Kinston daycares take infants. Ask about the waitlist, how many babies each caregiver has and safe sleep.
- 3
Visit before you enroll
Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.
Questions
Questions about daycare in Kinston
How many daycares are in Kinston, NC?
28 daycares are listed in Kinston: 25 child care centers and 3 home daycares, across 2 ZIP codes. 5 of them come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How many Kinston daycares take infants?
10 Kinston daycares take infants, by the state record. A daycare without this tag may still take infants, so ask when you call.
Do Kinston daycares accept child care subsidies?
Yes, 16 Kinston daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.
How much does daycare cost in Kinston?
Full-time infant care in Lenoir County has a median of $170 a week at a center and $148 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Kinston daycare's inspection record?
Yes. Each listing shows the visits North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.
Run a daycare in Kinston?
Claim your listing to set your hours, post openings, add photos and reply to parent reviews.