Marvin B. Spence Head Start Center
305 SIMON BRIGHT COURT, KINSTON, NC 28501Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 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. Staff member Shanisha McNair has not completed the re
- 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. Staff member Shanisha McNair has not completed the
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
Staff member D. Humphrey did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of the employment date of 10/24/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
Jan 15, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Two Teachers in Space Spence 1 entered the classroom with the enrolled children. One child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 3 minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/202
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
An annual staff evaluation was not completed for staff member, L. Jones. The hire date was 3/1/24 Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026
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