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Rocky Mount, NC 27804 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shining Star
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About Shining Star
Shining Star is a licensed child care center in Battleboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 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 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 314-4875 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Star has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nash County has a median price of $157 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$157
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$148
Home daycare$122
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$77
Home daycare$85
State record
Inspection reports for Shining Star
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #64000275
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jun 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
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 Jun 24, 2026
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 Jun 24, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
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
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Star
Is Shining Star licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shining Star last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Star had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 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.
How many children can Shining Star care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shining Star accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shining Star's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 314-4875 to confirm.
How much does Shining Star cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 314-4875 to ask.
What is Shining Star's phone number?
(252) 314-4875.
Where is Shining Star?
5648 Hwy 48, Battleboro, NC 27809. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Stephen's Loving Daycare Center #1, 2.7 miles away.