Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
245 College Road, Smithfield, NC
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Children of Destiny Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Children of Destiny Child Care
Children of Destiny Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 934-5636 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of Destiny Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Johnston County has a median price of $153 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 Children of Destiny Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000650
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children of Destiny Child Care
Is Children of Destiny Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children of Destiny Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of Destiny Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Children of Destiny Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children of Destiny Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children of Destiny Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 934-5636 to confirm.
How much does Children of Destiny Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 934-5636 to ask.
What is Children of Destiny Child Care's phone number?
(919) 934-5636.
Where is Children of Destiny Child Care?
Smithfield, NC 27577. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.