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205 North Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC
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Smithfield Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 147
- a week, county median
- $188
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About
About Smithfield Head Start
Smithfield Head Start is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 147 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 934-2145 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smithfield Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $188 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Smithfield Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #5151958
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
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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- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Sep 16, 2024
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 Sep 16, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Aug 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smithfield Head Start
Is Smithfield Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smithfield Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smithfield Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Smithfield Head Start care for?
147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smithfield Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smithfield Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 934-2145 to confirm.
How much does Smithfield Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 934-2145 to ask.
What is Smithfield Head Start's phone number?
(919) 934-2145.
Where is Smithfield Head Start?
1100 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Johnston Lee Headstart, under 0.1 miles away.