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KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh

514 N Bright Leaf Blvd Ste 1717, Smithfield, NC 275775.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$216

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About KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh

KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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.
Johnston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000996
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo 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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Questions about KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh

Is KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh licensed?

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

When was KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh had rules cited by the state?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh care for?

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

Does KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh accept child care subsidies?

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

What are KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 938-7578 to ask.

What is KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh's phone number?

(919) 938-7578.

Where is KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh?

514 N Bright Leaf Blvd Ste 1717, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi, 0.2 miles away.

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