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Smithfield, NC 27577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $188
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About
About Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
Johnston Community College Child Development Cente is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Johnston Community College Child Development Cente has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $188 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 Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #51000263
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 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
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jan 17, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
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 Aug 28, 2024
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
Is Johnston Community College Child Development Cente licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Johnston Community College Child Development Cente last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Johnston Community College Child Development Cente had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Johnston Community College Child Development Cente care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Johnston Community College Child Development Cente accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Johnston Community College Child Development Cente's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Johnston Community College Child Development Cente cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 209-2010 to ask.
What is Johnston Community College Child Development Cente's phone number?
(919) 209-2010.
Where is Johnston Community College Child Development Cente?
245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577.