Kinston Child Care Center
A child care center in Kinston, North Carolina 28504
710 Roseanne Drive, Kinston, North Carolina 28504. (252) 523-2664.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 71 violations in the last three years
- Sep 162026 the latest visit on record
- 199 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
24 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 16, 2026.
71 violations cited in the last three years, 71 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
71 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 26, 2026: unannounced10 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“In space 5, sanitizer spray was not stored five feet from the floor. In space 4, thumbtacks were accessible to children. In space 1, a crib with plexiglass had a crack in it and was accessible to children. There are vines with thorns running through the fence on the preschool and are accessible to children. On the preschool playground, there are metal bands that join the wooden borders. The bands are broken causing sharp edges. There are play structures that were anchored in the ground and have become loose and detached from the anchors.”
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Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
“The following items were missing in various children’s records: signed and dated sleep statement acknowledging safe sleep policy, documentation verifying the receipt of the operational policies and parent participation plan, a missing medical assessment, a medical assessment was not on file within 30 days, a signed discipline policy was not available for one child, and a child’s file was missing discipline policy information.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“The current emergency information document and the staff health questionnaire was not available for staff member, B. Moore.”
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All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
“The tires on the Ford XLT van used for transporting children, measured less than 2/32 inch of tire tread. One tire had visible tire thread showing. The Carolina bus used for transporting children did not have operable heat or air and the back right seat was not anchored and was able to move.”
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Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
“In space 1, baby bottles were being stored in the refrigerator with no tops on the bottles.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Documentation was not available for visual sleep checks for sleeping infants. Sleep checks were not completed for 2/23/2026 and 2/24/2026.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the preschool playground, the fence running down the back of the playground did not measure the minimum required height of 4 feet. In some areas, the fence measured 3 feet 2 inches.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Staff member, B. Morgan did not complete the required trainings within one year of employment. The trainings were required to be completed by 5/1/2025 and was completed 2/2026. Staff member C. Lewis did not complete the medication training component of the health and safety trainings. This was due 5/16/25.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“Staff members B. Morgan and C. Lewis did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
“The EPR has not been published in the Emergency Manage Portal to reflect the last date of the revision of the plan.”
Nov 19, 2025: unannounced9 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current lesson plan was not posted and available for space 1.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In space 4 and space 2, staff’s personal bags were not kept out of the reach of children. In space 3, a chair used by the teaching staff is broken. In the outdoor environment, there is a toy box that is cracked around the entire surface area and a tote box that is cracked on the lid. On the school-age playground, the wooden borders are splintering and lifting.”
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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. Staff member, M. Cotton has not completed the required CPR training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 6/9/2025. Staff member, K. Flowers has not completed the required CPR training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 4/17/25/”
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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. Staff member, M. Cotton has not completed the required First Aid training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 6/9/2025. Staff member, K. Flowers has not completed the required First Aid training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 4/17/25/.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“In space 3, the walls are not in good repair. There is paint flaking on the wall behind one of the infant’s cribs.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“In space 1, an electrical outlet that was not in use, was not covered with a safety plug.”
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Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
“In space B2, the boys and girls lavatory is not clean. The floors are not swept or mopped in either bathroom.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“Medical authorization was not updated annually. The last permission for medication was updated on 6/5/2023.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“A child’s medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis. The last update was completed 6/14/2023.”
Apr 2, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
“An incident report was completed for an incident that occurred on 3/14/25; however, after the child received medical treatment, the incident report was not mailed to a Division representative.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“I observed two incident reports that were not documented on the incident log.”
Mar 5, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current activity plan was not posted for the children enrolled in space 1 and space B2.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Visual sleep checks were not documented for the enrolled infants that were present on 3/3/2025.”
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Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
“In space 2, four (4) bottles were not labeled with the child’s individual name.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“In spaces 2 and B2, electrical outlets that were not being used were not covered with safety plugs.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“In space 3, there was an emergency medication that was not in the original medical labeled container.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“Staff member, S. Flowers, did not wash their hands after cleaning the diapering station.”
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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.
“Staff member B. Batts did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 9/25/24 and the training was completed on 3/3/25. Staff member K. Moore was hired 10/24/24. The required training has not been completed.”
Oct 18, 2024: unannounced13 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“Electrical outlets were cracked and broken in space 5. The kitchen door, leading to the classroom for infants, was not kept locked. There is peeling paint accessible to children in throughout the facility.”
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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 CPR training has expired for staff members, T. White, Y. Rouse, and S. Flowers.”
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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 First Aid training has expired for staff members, T. White, Y. Rouse, and S. Flowers.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“There were missing staff records and documentation for staff members B. Batt, N. Harris, and K. Moore. The dates of EPR reviews, EMC reviews, and dates for orientation were not available.”
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Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
“In space 4, cots were not being stored properly. The feet of the cot were touching the side of the cot that the children lay on.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Sleep checks were not consistently documented on sleeping infants.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“Staff member, C. Lewis did not provide a medical report prior to employment. The employment date was 5/16/2024 and the medical report was completed on 6/27/2024.”
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Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
“Bottles and sippy cups were not individually labeled with dates and the children’s names in spaces 1, 2, and 3.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“Electrical outlets were not covered with safety plugs in spaces 2, 3, and 4.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“Staff member, C. Lewis did not provide a TB Test or screening prior to employment. The employment date was 5/16/2024 and the medical report was completed on 6/25/2024.”
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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.
“Staff were consuming coke and coffee in the classroom in the presence of children in care.”
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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.
“Staff member, B. Morgan has not completed the required training within 90 days of employment. The employment date was 5/4/2024.”
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The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children’s emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
“There was not sufficient materials and equipment in the indoor area for space 1, the classroom for one year old children.”
Aug 20, 2024: unannounced12 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“Located on the school-age playground, a swing was broken but not removed from the swing set.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“A valid qualification letter was not file for new staff member Diasheila Moore. The employment date was 7/22/2024.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“A desk in the front office had correction fluid in the top drawer. This desk is accessible to all enrolled children.”
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All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not available for review for the review of the center’s EPR plan with new staff members Betty Morgan and Diashelia Moore.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“A health questionnaire was not on file for two staff members, Betty Morgan and Diasheila Moore.”
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“The application for employment for staff member Diasheila Moore was not available for review.”
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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.
“Staff members Betty Morgan and Diasheila Moore did not have emergency information on file.”
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Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
“A food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. For breakfast, the fruit that was listed on the menu for today was blueberries; however, applesauce was served.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Two new staff members, Betty Morgan and Diasheila Moore have not received the required orientation.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“Staff member Diasheila Moore did not complete a Criminal Background Check prior to employment. The employment date was 7/22/2024. The background check has not been completed as of 8/20/2024.”
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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.
“Staff member, Betty Morgan’s first date of employment was 5/4/2024. The required training was due by 8/4/2024. The training has not been completed.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“Signed documentation acknowledging the policy was reviewed with new staff members Betty Morgan and Diashelia Moore, was not available.”
Apr 10, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“On April 5, 2024, it was reported that one staff member was caring for children in space B2. There were approximately thirty (30) children present ranging from three (3) years of age to twelve (12) years of age. The staff / child ratio required was one teacher to fifteen children.”
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The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
“On April 5, 2024, a staff member was caring for children ranging from three (3) years of age to twelve (12) years of age in space B2. The permit restriction states that this space is designated for school-age children only.”
Mar 25, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“On Friday, March 15, 2024, a teaching staff member walked out of the classroom for two year old children, leaving the children alone and unsupervised. The classroom was without a teacher for approximately two minutes. On Monday, March 25, 2024, a child four years of age, left space 5 unsupervised. The child walked down the hall and entered space 4, the classroom for children one year of age. The teacher in space 5 did not know the child left the classroom.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“Arrival times were not documented for enrolled children arriving from 6:30am - 8:00am.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Between 6:30am and 6:40am, nineteen (19) children, ranging in age from one (1) to seven (7) years of age were grouped together in space five (5), the classroom for four- to five-year-old children. Although there was adequate staff to ensure compliance with staff/child ratio, the maximum group size was required to be 12 due to the youngest child in attendance being one (1) year of age.”
Mar 12, 2024: unannounced12 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current activity plan was not posted for the classroom for two year old children, space 2.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“There were active fire ant mounds on the playground for school-age children. Paint was peeling off the walls in all classrooms.”
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All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
“A vehicle used to transport children did not have a rear-view mirror. I observed the rear-view mirror laying in the center console, detached from the windshield.”
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Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
“The facility did not receive an approved inspection prior to the expiration of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 9/14/2022 and the current inspection was completed on 10/11/2023.”
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Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
“In space 3, there was a child two years of age present in the classroom for infant-age children. There were two infant-age children present, three children one year of age present, and one child two years of age present.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Five employee’s did not have an annual staff evaluation.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“The photographs of children being transported was not available in each of the vehicles used for transporting children.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“A tube of Neosporin was not returned to the parent when the authorization expired on 1/16/2023.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The menu that was posted for the facility was not current. The date ended on 3/8/2024.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Upon arrival, there were thirty-eight children present in space 5, ranging from one year of age to seven years of age. There was one teacher present in the room when I arrived, and an additional teacher arrived shortly after my arrival. Due to the classroom having a child one year of age present, the required staff/child ratio in this classroom would be 1/6. There were six children present in space 3, ranging in age from infant to two years of age, with one teacher present. This classroom is designated for infant-aged children; therefore, the required staff/child ratio in this classroom would be 1/5.”
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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 facility has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection date of 2-23-2023.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“In space 2, K. Roberson did not wash her hands after changing a pull-up. The same teacher assisted a child with washing hands; however, the steps in washing hands were not followed correctly.”
Jan 4, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“On December 8, 2023, 2 staff members were present from 6:21 am until the next staff member arrived at 7:24am. During the hours of 6:32am through 7:19am, twenty children were present ranging in age from infants to school-age children.”
All 24 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 16, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 13 violations cited |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 12 violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Sep 22, 2017.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 5455069.
- Restriction: Other - Building I: capacity-149. Building II: capacity-50; School-aged care only in Bldg II.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Kinston Child Care Center, Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 3 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 31 child care providers in Lenoir County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 71.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
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|---|---|
| Sonshine Christian Child Care | 0 |
| Kids Incorporated Learning Center | 18 |
| Miss Charlie’s Child Development Center III | 24 |
| Little People’s Day Care 2 | 35 |
| Memorable Moments | 2 |
| Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center, LLC | 8 |
| Banks Elementary Preschool | 4 |
| Miss Lindsey’s Childcare & After School LLC | 4 |
| Southwood Elementary Preschool | 2 |
| Adventure Land of Learning | 1 |
| Little People’s Day Care | 54 |
| Kinston Child Care Center This child care provider | 71 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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