Childcare Network #320
143 Patsy Street, Benson, NC
4.4· 38 reviews
Circle of Children Academy
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Circle of Children Academy
Circle of Children Academy is a licensed home daycare in Benson, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- 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) 894-8069 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
Circle of Children Academy 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 Circle of Children Academy
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
- #51000575
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 14 visits
Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Children's hands were not washed after diapering.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A pacifier attached to an infant's clothing was used with a sleeping infant.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Circle of Children Academy
Is Circle of Children Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Circle of Children Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Circle of Children Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Circle of Children Academy care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Circle of Children Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Circle of Children Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 894-8069 to confirm.
How much does Circle of Children Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 894-8069 to ask.
What is Circle of Children Academy's phone number?
(919) 894-8069.
Where is Circle of Children Academy?
Benson, NC 27504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.