LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE

KINSTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity58
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address108 OLD SECOND STREET KINSTON, NC 28504 (252) 522-3689

CityKINSTON, NC 28504

CountyLenoir

Phone(252) 522-3689

Operating details

Capacity58

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 31, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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

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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: 7/15/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 107/15/2026

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

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground the vinyl siding on the building had many holes causing sharp edges, accessible to children. There was a bench that had a wooden brace underneath and the wooden brace was broken. The border nails were sticking up causing a protrusion hazard. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/15/2026

    .0803(2)(a) — Violation #844

    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 1, an emergency medication for asthma was not in it's original labeled container. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/15/2026

    G.S. 110-91( — Violation #1043

    All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff records were not available for review for staff member Mikenzie Mets. The following items were missing: health questionnaire, emergency information, medical exam, TB test, and staff orientation. Staff member Skylar Whitley did not have the medical exam or TB test available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk7/15/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Staff member Skylar Whitley did not complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration of the qualifying letter. The qualifying letter expired 11/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/15/2026

    .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. Staff member, A. Paris-Wynn did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The employment date was 9/8/25 and the training was received 2/9/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/15/2026

    .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. Staff member, A. Paris-Wynn did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The employment date was 9/8/25 and the training was received 2/9/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/15/2026

    .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

    The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of loose surfacing on the preschool playground was measuring less than 3 inches surrounding the large play structure. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk7/15/2026

    .0803(6)(a — Violation #1882

    Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 1, diaper cream for one child did not have a medication administration authorization form, giving standing authorization for the administration of the diaper cream. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk7/15/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    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 A. Paris-Wynn did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The employment date was 9/8/25 and the training was received on 6/23/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1010/14/2025

    10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

    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, T. Driver's first day of employment was 8/14/2025. The medical was received after the first day of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk10/14/2025

    .0701(a) — Violation #1033

    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, T. Driver's first day of employment was August 14, 2025. The TB test was not completed until 9/20/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk10/14/2025

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff member, Taylor Driver. I verified the qualification letter was current in the ABCMS portal. 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.

12Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(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: 58
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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