Five Star Center License
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Southeast Elementary Preschool
Kinston, NC
· Lenoir County
201 MCDANIELS STREET,
Kinston, NC 28501
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age range (listing information)
2 through 5
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
54000350
License Holder
LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 24, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meeting reduced ratios
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About the Provider
SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in KINSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 through 5; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. In spaces 115A and 121A there were electrical outlet power strips that were missing protective electrical outlet covers. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-26 | 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. In room 121A, there was a small bottle of hand sanitizer on the teacher’s desk. The hand sanitizer had a warning to keep out of the reach of children and an additional warning stating if swallowed please contact poison control. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was not a playground inspection conducted during the month of August. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-28 | 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. In space #115A there was an electrical outlet uncovered in the space with the light table. The teacher immediately covered the outlet with a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, under the wooden shade structure, there was an active wasp nest with a couple of wasps flying around. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 10, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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. One new staff member had First Aid certification that expired on February 18, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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. One new staff member had CPR certification that expired on February 18, 2023. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | 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. One (1) Disinfectant wipes labeled, 'keep out of reach of children” with additional warnings was in an unlocked cabinet, in space # 121A. | |||
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