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Small World Child Care Center

2708 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 275344.6· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
203
a week, county median
$138

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About Small World Child Care Center

Small World Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 203 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
203 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity203 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small World Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Wayne County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$78

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 Small World Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
203 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#9655044
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

  4. Feb 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Mar 13, 2025

  7. Sep 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

  8. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

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 Small World Child Care Center

Is Small World Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Small World Child Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small World Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Small World Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Small World Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Small World Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 778-0648 to confirm.

How much does Small World Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 778-0648 to ask.

What is Small World Child Care Center's phone number?

(919) 778-0648.

Where is Small World Child Care Center?

2708 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The nearest other daycare we list is Small World, Too!, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).