Circle of Children Academy
Benson, NC 27504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Network #320
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Childcare Network #320
Childcare Network #320 is a licensed child care center in Benson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
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
- 135 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network #320 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 Childcare Network #320
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000960
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 20, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
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 Mar 15, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network #320
Is Childcare Network #320 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network #320 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network #320 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Childcare Network #320 care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network #320 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Childcare Network #320's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network #320 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 701-4465 to ask.
What is Childcare Network #320's phone number?
(919) 701-4465.
Where is Childcare Network #320?
143 Patsy Street, Benson, NC 27504.