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Smithfield, NC 27577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Child's Place
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About A Child's Place
A Child's Place is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Child's Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for A Child's Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000992
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 5 visits
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Child's Place
Is A Child's Place licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Child's Place last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Child's Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Child's Place care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Child's Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Child's Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Child's Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 934-6291 to ask.
What is A Child's Place's phone number?
(919) 934-6291.
Where is A Child's Place?
9 Noble Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #323, 0.6 miles away.