GREENE LAMP HEAD START HIGHLAND CENTER
KINSTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1001 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 523-7770
CountyLenoir
Phone(252) 523-7770
Operating details
Capacity82
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 23, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1001 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 523-7770, KINSTON, NC 28501
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/29/2026
.1005(b)(6) — Violation #481
A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Children in space 4 left for a transitioning field trip during the visit. The teaching staff did not leave a list of children that were attending the field trip. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 104/29/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the Head Start playground, a bench on the picnic table was broken with sharp edges and there were large tree roots that causes a tripping hazard. There is a drain hole that does not have a cover, located beside the ramp that children use to access the Early Head Start playground. This is accessible to the enrolled Early Head Start children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
.2820(b) — Violation #840
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 citronella bracelet was stored in an unlocked cabinet space 4. The bracelet was labeled with "Keep out of the reach of children" and had additional warnings. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/29/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was not complete with all staff members in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the facility within five business days. Staff members R. Durant, S. Scott, and P. Clark were not on the roster. This is a repeat violation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
.1102(a) — Violation #1898
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member S. Scott has not completed the required health and safety trainings. This is a repeat violation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$712/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KINSTON, Lenoir County
- Capacity: 82
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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