Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28501 (Kinston, NC)
ZIP code 28501 takes in part of Kinston, NC. The latest data lists 18 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 4 preschools, 11 head start programs.
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State licensing data for ZIP 28501
The current data counts 18 care providers 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. 18 of these providers report 956 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 18 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 956 |
Comparing providers 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.
All providers in ZIP 28501
Care types in ZIP 28501
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 11 | View ZIP directory |
ZIP codes near Kinston
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha And Omega Christian Day Care Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
| Contentnea | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Contentnea Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Embracing Kids | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 21 |
| Embracing Kids Child Care Center, LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| 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 |
| Loving Arms | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| M&e Wonderland Academy Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| 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 |
| Northeast Elementary Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Southeast Elementary Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 68 |
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About the data
This page draws on 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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