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Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi

13 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
licensed capacity
88
a week, county median
$188
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About Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi

Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving 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 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
88 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000953
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

  7. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 11, 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 Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi

Is Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi licensed?

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

When was Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Childcare and Development Center Berkshi care for?

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

Does Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 934-9837 to confirm.

How much does Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 934-9837 to ask.

What is Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi's phone number?

(919) 934-9837.

Where is Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi?

13 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh, 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).