PLAYMATES CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BERKSHI
SMITHFIELD, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address13 Berkshire Road SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 934-6173
CountyJohnston
Phone(919) 934-6173
Operating details
Capacity88
License dateMarch 2, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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13 Berkshire Road SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 934-6173, 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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/7/2026
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2026
- Medium risk7/7/2026
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for three year old children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/7/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1034
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaire were not completed for all staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/7/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not updated annually for all staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 107/7/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photograph of one child was missing from emergency and identifying information for a child being transported. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/7/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown drill was completed on 3/10/26 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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- 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
$774/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: 88
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 3
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