Five Star Center License
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Joyful Play Two
Goldsboro, NC
· Wayne County
2806 E ASH ST,
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
96000557
License Holder
JOYFUL PLAY TWO CORPORATION
License Issued
Apr 16, 2025
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
JOYFUL PLAY TWO is a Five Star Center License in GOLDSBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-313L |
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. A child's file was misplaced and unavailable for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-290L |
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-290L |
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Jasmine Simmons did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review for two staff Jasmine Simmons and Tammy Perkins. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The last sleep check was completed on January 9, 2026. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-134L |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-134L |
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left unsupervised on the playground. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One classroom was missing an outlet cover. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.one staff did not complete a health questionnaire. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. One staff did not complete emergency information form. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. One staff member did not complete a recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Outlet cover was missing in one classroom. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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. Sanitizer and disinfectant solution was not stored at five feet. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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. Plastic bags were accessible in the classroom with children under three years old. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not posted in the classroom designated for two year old children. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A caregiver hired 4/1/24 did not sign acknowledgement of the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.A current lesson plan was not posted in the classroom designated for one and two year olds. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Albuterol emergency medication was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 playground check was completed on 3/9/23. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. The classroom designated for ones and twos did not have a mat chart to identify who is assigned. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The multi cultural fence outside has broken pieces with sharp edges. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The acting administrator made efforts to falsify information regarding a lapse of supervision that occurred on September 13, 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 13, 2022, the acting administrator left the facility during naptime while being responsible for the supervision of four children, ages two and three. During this time, a two-year-old child exited the facility and was found by a passerby. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On September 13, 2022, the acting administrator left the facility during naptime while being responsible for the supervision of four children, ages two and three. During this time, a two-year-old child exited the facility and was found by a passerby. The failure to provide adequate supervision created an unsafe environment and placed the child at a significant risk of harm. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division of Child Development and Early Education substantiated child maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-29 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space A, an outlet that was not in use was not covered by a safety plug. | |||
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