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Smiles R'Us Child Care

36877 Hwy 561, Hollister, NC 278441.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$174

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About Smiles R'Us Child Care

Smiles R'Us Child Care is a licensed child care center in Hollister, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smiles R'Us Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Halifax County has a median price of $174 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.
Halifax County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$69

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 Smiles R'Us Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#42000262
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

  3. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2026

  5. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

  9. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 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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Questions about Smiles R'Us Child Care

Is Smiles R'Us Child Care licensed?

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

When was Smiles R'Us Child Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smiles R'Us Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Smiles R'Us Child Care care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Smiles R'Us Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smiles R'Us Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smiles R'Us Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 586-3181 to ask.

What is Smiles R'Us Child Care's phone number?

(252) 586-3181.

Where is Smiles R'Us Child Care?

36877 Hwy 561, Hollister, NC 27844. The nearest other daycare we list is Smiles R Us Big Kids, 0.5 miles away.

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