Head Start Programs in ZIP 28501 (Kinston, NC)
The current data lists 11 federally funded head start programs that serve ZIP 28501 in Kinston, NC.
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Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.
Head Start Programs on record in ZIP 28501
What to weigh in ZIP 28501
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 28501, Kinston, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contentnea | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Contentnea Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Embracing Kids | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 21 |
| Grainger-Hill Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 57 |
| Grainger-Hill Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 117 |
| Greene Lamp Head Start / Contentnea | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Highland | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Highland Ave. | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Marvin B. Spence | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 54 |
| Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
State licensing data for ZIP 28501
The current data counts 11 head start programss in ZIP 28501; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 11 of these providers report 673 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 11 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 673 |
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About the data
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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