Five Star Center License
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Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
Smithfield, NC
· Johnston County
245 COLLEGE ROAD,
Smithfield, NC 27577
Quick Facts
Capacity
97 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 209-2151
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000263
License Holder
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
License Issued
Jun 25, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets all enhanced requirements & reduced ratios
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About the Provider
Since 1985, NAEYC has offered a national, voluntary accreditation system to set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and to help families identify high-quality programs. Today, NAEYC Accreditation represents the mark of quality in early childhood education. Over 8,000 child care programs, preschools, early learning centers, and other center- or school-based early childhood education programs are currently NAEYC-Accredited. These programs provide high quality care and education to nearly one million young children in the United States, its territories, and programs affiliated with the United States Department of Defense.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom designated for two and three year old children grocery bags, loose diaper sleeves, and plastic bag of paper towels were accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage.15A NCAC 18A .2806(a) Rice cakes and animal crackers were not stored in a resealable bag or airtight container. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | 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. The cabinet where the laundry detergent was stored was unlocked. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for the subs. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| 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 up to date for the subs. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. A sheet was not provided for all children during naptime. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection occurred on 6-10-24. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six clock hours of required training was not completed by one new employee. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios were not posted in the classroom for the NC Pre-K children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) The feeding schedule for one child was not posted. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick up and delivery procedures wee not posted. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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