A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
4.5· 8 reviews
861 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
7 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)
Daycares in Smithfield, NC
Daycare centers and home daycares in Smithfield, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where North Carolina publishes them, its inspection records. Some come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet.
- daycares in Smithfield
- 22
- daycare centers
- 20
- home daycares
- 2
- take infants
- 9
All daycares in Smithfield
Showing 1 to 22 of 22
A Child's Place
4.3· 6 reviews9 Noble Street, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy5 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Children of Destiny Child Care
Smithfield, NC 27577 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)Church Street Head Start
215 S 3rd Street, Smithfield, NC
Preschool only6 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Edgerton Court Head Start
1605 Dial Street, Smithfield, NC
Preschool to school-age4 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Higher Calling Child Care
4.8· 20 reviews115 B North 7th Street, Smithfield, NC
Toddlers to school-ageAccepts subsidy8 state visits · 30 rules cited (3 yrs)JCPS Preschool Evaluation Center
5.0· 2 reviews518 S 3rd St, Smithfield, NC
No state license record matched yetJohnston Community College Child Development Cente
5.0· 1 review245 College Road, Smithfield, NC
Toddlers to preschoolAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 12 rules cited (3 yrs)Johnston Lee Headstart
4.5· 2 reviews1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC
No state license record matched yetKiddie Kollege of Canterbury
2.6· 8 reviews304 Canterbury Rd, Smithfield, NC
No state license record matched yetKid's Country Day Care
4.6· 10 reviews4080 Wilson's Mills Road, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidyNo state visits on record (3 yrs)Kidz Konnection
2.0· 3 reviews205 North Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy8 state visits · 42 rules cited (3 yrs)KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh
5.0· 1 review514 N Bright Leaf Blvd Ste 1717, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy1 state visit · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi
13 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC
Toddlers to school-age9 state visits · 8 rules cited (3 yrs)Playmates Child Care of Smithfield
3.5· 2 reviews304 Canterbury Rd, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-age8 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)'Small Blessings'
Smithfield, NC 27577 · address shared with families
Infants to school-age10 state visits · 21 rules cited (3 yrs)Smithfield Head Start
1100 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC
Toddlers to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Sunrise to Sunset Home Childcare
3.9· 7 reviews205 Cloverdale Dr, Smithfield, NC
No state license record matched yetThe Kidz Garden
5.0· 8 reviews310 Laurel Dr, Smithfield, NC
Meals providedNo state license record matched yetWest Smithfield Elementary School
2665 Galilee Road, Smithfield, NC
Preschool only6 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Wilson's Mills Baptist Child Care Center
3.8· 14 reviews652 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, NC
Infants to school-age13 state visits · 22 rules cited (3 yrs)
State record
Inspection records in Smithfield
In the last 3 years, 14 of the 16 Smithfield daycares with a state license record had at least one rule cited by North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.
| Rules cited, last 3 years | Daycares | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No rules cited | 2 | 13% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 2 | 13% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 4 | 25% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 3 | 19% |
| 11 or more rules | 5 | 31% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Smithfield
Full-time infant care in Johnston County has a median of $216 a week at a center and $153 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 15% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
Infant
Center$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
Programs
Programs in Smithfield
Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Smithfield
- 1
Check the license first
Most listings show their North Carolina license and the state's visits; where no license record is matched yet, the listing says so. Read the most recent visits before you call.
- 2
Infant care
9 Smithfield daycares take infants. Ask about the waitlist, how many babies each caregiver has and safe sleep.
- 3
Visit before you enroll
Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.
Questions
Questions about daycare in Smithfield
How many daycares are in Smithfield, NC?
22 daycares are listed in Smithfield: 20 child care centers and 2 home daycares. 6 of them come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How many Smithfield daycares take infants?
9 Smithfield daycares take infants, by the state record. A daycare without this tag may still take infants, so ask when you call.
Do Smithfield daycares accept child care subsidies?
Yes, 9 Smithfield daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.
How much does daycare cost in Smithfield?
Full-time infant care in Johnston County has a median of $216 a week at a center and $153 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Smithfield daycare's inspection record?
Yes. Each listing shows the visits North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.
Run a daycare in Smithfield?
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