LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE 2

KINSTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity25
Est. price$847/mo

Contact information

Address122 OLD SECOND STREET KINSTON, NC 28504 (252) 522-3689

CityKINSTON, NC 28504

CountyLenoir

Phone(252) 522-3689

Operating details

Capacity25

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 13, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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122 OLD SECOND STREET KINSTON, NC 28504 (252) 522-3689, KINSTON, NC 28504

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk3/18/2026

    GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428

    A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted was dated for August 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 103/18/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There are broken toys on the playground. A broken crib with an exposed nail was in the classroom. There are broken tree limbs on the playground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 103/18/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812

    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. There were four electrical outlets that were not covered with safety plugs when they were not being used. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk3/18/2026

    .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. There was Ortho ant Killer and mouse poison stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. A cabinet in the bathroom that stored hazardous items was not kept locked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High risk3/18/2026

    .1102(c) — Violation #1048

    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. Administrator, S. Perry, and staff member C. Gates' First Aid training expired 1/2026 and was renewed 2/2026. The training was not completed prior to the expiration of the previous training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk3/18/2026

    .1102(d) — Violation #1049

    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. Administrator, S. Perry, and staff member C. Gates' CPR training expired 1/2026 and was renewed 2/2026. The training was not completed prior to the expiration of the previous training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk3/18/2026

    .0604(u) — Violation #1811

    Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill posted was dated for October 2025. The next shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was required to be completed January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk3/18/2026

    .2510(j) — Violation #1921

    Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Staff member, C. Gates did not complete the required training within three months of employment. The training was due to be completed by 11/2025. 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.

8Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$847/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: 25
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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