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Goldsboro, NC 27530 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 39
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool
Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 735-5996 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne 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$153
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #96000541
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection3 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 Jan 8, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Feb 1, 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 Feb 1, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool
Is Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool care for?
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 735-5996 to confirm.
How much does Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 735-5996 to ask.
What is Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool's phone number?
(919) 735-5996.
Where is Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool?
724 A North John St, Goldsboro, NC 27530. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginning Childcare, 0.1 miles away.