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Lilesville, NC 28091 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 22
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center
Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Wadesboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 22 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 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
- 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anson County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$142
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$112
School age
Center$68
Home daycare$92
State record
Inspection reports for Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #04000201
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 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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May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
Corrected during the visit
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center
Is Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 270-4015 to ask.
What is Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center's phone number?
(704) 270-4015.
Where is Shirley Smith HappyFace Childcare Center?
677 Firetower Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170. The nearest other daycare we list is C'S & T'S Child Care, 3.7 miles away.