Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool
724 A North John St, Goldsboro, NC
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Little Warriors Christian Academy 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Warriors Christian Academy 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).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
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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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
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
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
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
Balloons were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 330-4088 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 330-4088 to ask.
(919) 330-4088.
305 West Oak St, Goldsboro, NC 27530. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Play Childcare and Preschool, 0.4 miles away.