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Joyful Play Two

2806 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 275345.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$153

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About Joyful Play Two

Joyful Play Two is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 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
45 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joyful Play Two 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).

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Wayne County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Joyful Play Two

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#96000557
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  2. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Background checks

      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 for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  4. Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  5. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  8. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  10. Apr 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Joyful Play Two

Is Joyful Play Two licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Joyful Play Two last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joyful Play Two had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Two care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Joyful Play Two accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Joyful Play Two's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 778-0019 to confirm.

How much does Joyful Play Two cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 778-0019 to ask.

What is Joyful Play Two's phone number?

(919) 778-0019.

Where is Joyful Play Two?

2806 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Christian Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).