SMILE'Z CHILD CARE LLC

SHELBY, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity45
Est. price$750/mo

Contact information

Address515 West Warren St. SHELBY, NC 28150 (704) 923-5932

CitySHELBY, NC 28150

CountyCleveland

Phone(704) 923-5932

Operating details

Capacity45

License dateJune 4, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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515 West Warren St. SHELBY, NC 28150 (704) 923-5932, SHELBY, NC 28150

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/20/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 103/20/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    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. In Space #1, on February 27, 2026, on child five years of age and enrolled on February 28, 2023, was marked present on the attendance record, but was not documented on the arrival and departure records for that day. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/20/2026

    .0606(b) — Violation #892

    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. In Space #2, the safe sleep policy was not posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk3/20/2026

    .1102(f) — Violation #1065

    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. One staff employed on April 26, 2024, did not have on file and available for review of a current ITS/SIDS certification. The staff member was the lead teacher in Space #2, which is the infant classroom during today's visit. The staff was caring for one child three months of age. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/20/2026

    GS 110-91(9) — Violation #1301

    Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #5, on February 27, 2026, on child six years of age and enrolled on February 28, 2023, was marked absent, but the child’s arrival time was documented as arriving at 3:25pm and the departure time was documented at 4:28pm. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$750/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: SHELBY, Cleveland County
  • Capacity: 45
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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