A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
861 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC
4.5· 8 reviews
Playmates Child Care of Smithfield
- licensed capacity
- 74
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Playmates Child Care of Smithfield
Playmates Child Care of Smithfield is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 202-9700 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Playmates Child Care of Smithfield 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Playmates Child Care of Smithfield
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000891
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Playmates Child Care of Smithfield
Is Playmates Child Care of Smithfield licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Playmates Child Care of Smithfield last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Playmates Child Care of Smithfield had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Playmates Child Care of Smithfield care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Playmates Child Care of Smithfield accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Playmates Child Care of Smithfield's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 202-9700 to confirm.
How much does Playmates Child Care of Smithfield cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 202-9700 to ask.
What is Playmates Child Care of Smithfield's phone number?
(919) 202-9700.
Where is Playmates Child Care of Smithfield?
304 Canterbury Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kollege of Canterbury, under 0.1 miles away.