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SMITHFIELD, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address41 HEARTH LANE SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 670-8328
CountyJohnston
Phone(919) 670-8328
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateJuly 20, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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41 HEARTH LANE SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 670-8328, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/14/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk5/14/2026
.1719(b)(1) — Violation #907
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Verification of current vaccinations was not available for the provider's two dogs. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/14/2026
G.S.110-91(10) — Violation #925
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/14/2026
GS 110-102 — Violation #1704
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/14/2026
Violation #1718
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification of receipt of the plan was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1712(e )(6) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
.1719(a)(11) — Violation #2030
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the written statement was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/14/2026
.1726(b) — Violation #2031
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$840/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: SMITHFIELD, Johnston County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 2
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