Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Kinston, NC

Kinston, North Carolina is served by 19 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in KinstonProviders
Child Care Centers10View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs11View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Kinston

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Kinston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Adventure Land of Learning Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Alpha And Omega Christian Day Care Center Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Embracing Kids Child Care Center, LLC Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Farmer-N-Dell Learning Center, LLC Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 234 Child Care Center Kids Incorporated Learning Center Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Kinston Child Care Center Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Little People's Day Care Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Little People's Day Care 2 Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Miss Charlie's Child Development Center III Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Miss Lindsey's Childcare & After School LLC Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 53

Family Child Care Homes in Kinston

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Kinston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Loving Arms Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Memorable Moments Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Sonshine Christian Child Care Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 24

Preschools in Kinston

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Kinston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Banks Elementary Preschool Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 20 Preschool Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 20 Preschool M&e Wonderland Academy Pre-K Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 46 Preschool Northeast Elementary Preschool Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 20 Preschool Southeast Elementary Preschool Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 68 Preschool Southwood Elementary Preschool Kinston, NC 28504 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Kinston

11 federally funded head start programss are listed in Kinston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Contentnea Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Contentnea Head Start Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 82 Head Start Program Embracing Kids Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Grainger-Hill Early Head Start Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 57 Head Start Program Grainger-Hill Head Start Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 117 Head Start Program Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 120 Head Start Program Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 82 Head Start Program Highland Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 44 Head Start Program Highland Ave. Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Marvin B. Spence Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center Kinston, NC 28501 Capacity 80
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ZIP codes in Kinston

ZIP 28501Care providersZIP 28504Care providers

How to pick care in Kinston

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Kinston, NC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Kinston, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Kinston is home to 19 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Kinston facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Kinston to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Kinston licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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