First Baptist Church Child Care
120 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC
Smile'Z Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Smile'Z Child Care
Smile'Z Child Care is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 923-5932 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smile'Z Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland 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$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Smile'Z Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000514
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
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 Apr 6, 2026
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smile'Z Child Care
Is Smile'Z Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smile'Z Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smile'Z Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Smile'Z Child Care care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smile'Z Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smile'Z Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 923-5932 to confirm.
How much does Smile'Z Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 923-5932 to ask.
What is Smile'Z Child Care's phone number?
(704) 923-5932.
Where is Smile'Z Child Care?
515 West Warren St., Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Shelby Childcare & Development, 0.4 miles away.