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Northeast Elementary Preschool

Kinston, NC · Lenoir County
1002 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE, Kinston, NC 28501
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (252) 527-4166
1002 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE
Kinston, NC 28501
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
54000323
License Holder
LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Aug 3, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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Northeast Elementary is a wonderful place to teach and learn. Northeast has committed administrators and staff members who share the same vision for student achievement and success. The success of Northeast is contributed to the strong support and collaborative effort we receive from all community stakeholders.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-04-28 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
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. Ms. Barnes began employment on August 18, 2025. Ms. Barnes has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment.
2026-02-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-18 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch in front of the red slide and in front of the blue climbing stairs measured five inches. The critical height for this piece of climbing equipment is 3 feet 4 inches. The mulch was very compacted and was hard to measure.
2025-03-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-04-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-04-17 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Under the blue awning attached to the large piece of climbing equipment, there were two small wasp nests. One of the wasp nests was actively being built by a wasp. Across from the large climbing equipment along the fence closest to the side walk there is an active anthill.
2023-09-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-12 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were four (4) ant hills located in the outdoor play area.
2023-09-12 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass needs to be cut, the grass was covering up active ant hills.
2023-09-12 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
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 #016 there was an albuterol inhaler that was not stored in its original container with pharmaceutical label.
2023-05-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-04-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-06 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three (3) large active ant hills were observed along the black border around the playground.

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