EMBRACING KIDS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC
KINSTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1802 OLD SNOW HILL ROAD KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 643-0047
CountyLenoir
Phone(252) 643-0047
Operating details
Capacity60
License dateApril 27, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1802 OLD SNOW HILL ROAD KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 643-0047, KINSTON, NC 28501
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 103/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were three dates in which one child in space 1A did not have documented departure times. The dates were 3/6/26, 3/9/26, and 3/10/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 103/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #526
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon arrival, the menu observed posted was dated for the month of January. The March menu was posted during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment, two plastic child sized picnic tables were cracked along the edges, causing a pinching hazard. The two plastic tables were removed during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/11/2026
.0604(q) — Violation #858
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were being stored in plastic containers and stored in a place that were accessible to children in spaces 1A and 1B. 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)
Parent Recommendations
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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: 60
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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