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Church Street Head Start

Smithfield, NC · Johnston County
215 S 3RD STREET, Smithfield, NC 27577
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Quick Facts

Capacity
15 children
Age Range
4 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 618-0872
215 S 3RD STREET
Smithfield, NC 27577
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000938
License Issued
Oct 30, 2025
Expired
Oct 29, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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CHURCH STREET HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in SMITHFIELD NC, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-10 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. White Out and Air Wick Toilet Deodorizer Spray (non-aerosol) were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.
2024-11-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-11-25 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 11-8-23.
2024-11-25 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Disinfecting Wipes were stored on a shelf that was not out of the reach of the children, in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.
2024-02-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-22 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. White out was stored in a top, unlocked cabinet in the hallway by the bathroom the children use. Two cans of aerosol spray paint and a box of Borax were stored in an unlocked closet next to the classroom.
2024-02-22 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. two containers of petroleum jelly and one bottle of baby oil were stored in an unlocked closet next to the classroom.
2024-02-22 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed annually was not available for two staff members.
2024-02-22 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one staff member.
2024-02-22 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
2023-09-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-18 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Vaseline and baby oil were stored on a shelf in an unlocked closet, not in locked storage as required.

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