LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE 2 - Kinston NC Five Star Center License

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

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE 2 is a Five Star Center License in KINSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 54000301
  • Capacity: 25
  • Age Range: 5 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-11-13
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-18 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted was dated for August 2025.
2026-03-18 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
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.
2026-03-18 Violation 1921 .2510(j)
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.
2025-09-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-09-10 Violation 603 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b)
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. There are pieces of flooring that are loose and raise up when stepping on them.
2025-09-10 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a nail that is protruding from the ramp, facing the playground. The picket has been removed; however, the nail is still there. The underpinning on the trailer is detached on side closest to right exit of the fence. The underpinning is sharp and there is a gap between the underpinning and the trailer.
2025-09-10 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There are at least five large active fire ant mounds throughout the playground, specifically in the areas where there are surfacing borders. There are large tree branches on the playground and there is high grass in the sand areas that are enclosed by borders.
2025-09-10 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. An aerosol can of upholstery cleaner was kept in a bottom cabinet and not in locked storage as required.
2025-09-10 Violation 1115 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c)
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The first aid kit in the van was not operable. It appears the material inside the extinguisher has leaked inside the van.

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