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Kids of joy childcare center

182 Shine Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580
licensed capacity
82
a week, county median
$129

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About Kids of joy childcare center

Kids of joy childcare center is a licensed child care center in Snow Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
82 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 capacity82 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids of joy childcare center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greene County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Greene County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$116

Toddler

Center$115
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$157

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 Kids of joy childcare center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#40000118
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      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

  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  6. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

  9. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Kids of joy childcare center

Is Kids of joy childcare center licensed?

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

When was Kids of joy childcare center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids of joy childcare center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kids of joy childcare center care for?

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

Does Kids of joy childcare center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids of joy childcare center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 747-1277 to confirm.

How much does Kids of joy childcare center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 747-1277 to ask.

What is Kids of joy childcare center's phone number?

(252) 747-1277.

Where is Kids of joy childcare center?

182 Shine Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Literacy, 6.1 miles away.

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