Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
245 College Road, Smithfield, NC
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'Small Blessings' is a licensed home daycare in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
'Small Blessings' has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Johnston County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 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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Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2024
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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 May 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 10 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.
8, 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) 670-8328 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 670-8328 to ask.
(919) 670-8328.
Smithfield, NC 27577. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.