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205 North Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC
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Church Street Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 15
- a week, county median
- $149
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About
About Church Street Head Start
Church Street Head Start is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 618-0872 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Church Street Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 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 Church Street Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #51000938
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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. A medical report was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Church Street Head Start
Is Church Street Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Church Street Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Church Street Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Church Street Head Start care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Church Street Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Church Street Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 618-0872 to confirm.
How much does Church Street Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 618-0872 to ask.
What is Church Street Head Start's phone number?
(919) 618-0872.
Where is Church Street Head Start?
215 S 3rd Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Konnection, 0.2 miles away.