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LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE 2
Kinston, NC
· Lenoir County
122 OLD SECOND STREET,
Kinston, NC 28504
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
54000301
License Holder
LITTLE PEOPLE'S DAY CARE, INC.
License Issued
Nov 13, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced ratios
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. Arrival times were not documented as the children arrived at the facility. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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. A water bug was observed in the classroom, on the floor. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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. An electrical outlet did not have safety plugs when the outlet was not being used. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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. A container of Lime Away and Fabuloso was observed being stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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, Jennifer Bradsher's employment date was 8/6/2026. A medical report is not on file for this staff member. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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, Jennifer Bradsher's employment date was 8/6/2026. The TB test/screening was not provided prior to the first date of employment. The test/screening was dated for 8/21/2026. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs were not available for all children being transported. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. For children being transported from school to the facility, staff did not use the list to document attendance as the children boarded and departed the vehicle. No children were documented as being picked up today or dropped off today. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs of children being transported are not available. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 completed in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection was completed on 3/31/2025; however, the report was not mailed to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A. Adamson was hired June 16, 2025. All records were not available for her Ms. Adamson. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a broken picnic table and a broken chair on the playground. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | 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. A container of Fabulouso cleaner was being stored in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The required monthly inspection was not completed for the month of June. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and when the plan was revised. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed annually or when information changed in the plan. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted. The activity plan posted was an activity plan for Winter. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked plastic storage lid was laying accessible to children on the playground. The underpinning was not secured to the building. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | 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. Six electrical outlets were not covered with safety plugs when not being utilized. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | 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. A box of Miracle Cleaning Erasers and a box of Bounce dryer sheets were stored accessible to children and not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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