SHIRLEY SMITH HAPPYFACE CHILDCARE CENTER
WADESBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address677 FIRETOWER ROAD WADESBORO, NC 28170 (704) 270-4015
CountyAnson
Phone(704) 270-4015
Operating details
Capacity22
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 18, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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677 FIRETOWER ROAD WADESBORO, NC 28170 (704) 270-4015, WADESBORO, NC 28170
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026
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2026
- High risk5/6/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Two staff had CBC that expired in April 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/6/2026
.0802(c) — Violation #1311
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children files have not been updated since 2024/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/6/2026
.0607(d)(8) — Violation #1821
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. Information in the EPR plan was outdated, staff listed are no longer staffed and children in file are not current. Several other information is not current. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$898/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WADESBORO, Anson County
- Capacity: 22
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
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