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Smiling Faces Child Care Center

14493 US Hwy 64, Williamston, NC 278923.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$182

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About Smiling Faces Child Care Center

Smiling Faces Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Williamston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smiling Faces Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Martin County has a median price of $182 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.
Martin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$86

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 Smiling Faces Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5855041
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2025Inspection6 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • 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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  5. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Smiling Faces Child Care Center

Is Smiling Faces Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Smiling Faces Child Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smiling Faces Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 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 Smiling Faces Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Smiling Faces Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smiling Faces Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smiling Faces Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 792-3374 to ask.

What is Smiling Faces Child Care Center's phone number?

(252) 792-3374.

Where is Smiling Faces Child Care Center?

14493 US Hwy 64, Williamston, NC 27892. The nearest other daycare we list is Williamston Primary Preschool, 2.2 miles away.

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