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Best Before or After School Daycare in Kinston, NC

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Kinston. Average rating: 4.61/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kinston, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.61/5
Parent reviews
45
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Kinston has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 45 parent reviews averaging 4.61/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 73% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28501 zip code, averaging 4.78 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kinston

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Charlies Angels Childcare Center
    4.14 score
    4.2(13)

    1503 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Charlie's Angels Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, personalized care, and positive impact on children's development, learning, and social skills.

    Accommodating and flexible staffindividualized child carestrong developmental outcomes (speechlanguage
  2. 2
    Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    1001 East Highland Avenue, Kinston, NC · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center is a Head Start program in Kinston, NC serving children 18 months to 4 years old. Parents consistently praise the dedicated staff, quality pre-K and special needs programs, and supportive services for families.

    Devoted and great staffexcellent pre-K and special needs programshelpful and supportive with familiesnice location

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Kinston

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Kinston, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.62avg rating
14 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.55avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kinston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2850114
4.78
3
285049
4.51
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kinston (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Kinston

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Headstart Programs 4Before or After School Daycare 5

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Before or After School Daycare in Kinston, North Carolina

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Kinston, North Carolina, making up 22% of the 23 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Kinston have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 73% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.62 stars. Our analysis covers 45 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kinston, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Kinston

Showing 5 results

M&E Wonderland Academy Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
900 East Washington Street, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 686-5031
Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3400 Ferrell Road, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 527-8591
Banks Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2148 Falling Creek Road, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 527-8099
Northeast Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1002 East Highland Avenue, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 527-4166
Southeast Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
201 Mcdaniels Street, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 527-8099

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Kinston, North Carolina, out of 23 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Kinston have an average Google rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 73% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kinston, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Kinston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Kinston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kinston must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.