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Small World Child Care Center
Goldsboro, NC
· Wayne County
2708 EAST ASH STREET,
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Quick Facts
Capacity
203 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 778-0648
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
9655044
License Holder
SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Aug 1, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Bldg. 1 cap. 114; Bldg. 2 cap. 41; Bldg. 3 cap. 48
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About the Provider
SMALL WORLD CHILD CARE CENTER & PRESCHOOL serves Families with Children ages 2-12, and offers School-Aged Care including: Before & After School, Full Day Care on Holidays and Teacher Workdays, and Summer Fun Camp!
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-20 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In the classroom designated for three year old children the staff/child ratio form was not posted. | |||
| 2026-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-028L |
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-028L |
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two (2) children were observed in the bathroom unsupervised. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in two classrooms designated for NC Pre-Kindergarten. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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. An outlet cover was missing in the classroom designated for NC Pre-Kindergarten. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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 grocery bags and cup with plastic sleeves accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place or lockdown drill record was incomplete. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time was not documented on a cumulative log. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A television was mounted in the classroom designated for two year old children. The caregiver stated that they have screen time occasionally. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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 two NCPK classrooms. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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. Magic Eraser was accessible in the classroom designated for 3 year old children. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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. Epipen and Benadryl was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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 was accessible to children in the classroom designated for two year old children. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. Lollipops were given to children for a special treat because it was wet outside. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.Toys, furniture, cribs, or other items accessible to children shall be free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. The window frame had flaking paint that is accessible to children in the classroom designated for preschool children. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to the parent of one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid training certification was not completed for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR training was not completed for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before one child's first day. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Outside food bag from Mc Donald’s, a large tea, and a can of Ginger ale was stored on the counter in the classroom designated for NC Pre-Kindergarten. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did notify the parent of one child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.15A NCAC 18A .2800(f) A employee purse was stored on the shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus in two classrooms were not updated. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. Outlet covers were missing in two classrooms. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | 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. The bathroom cabinet was unlocked containing aerosol cans in the classroom designated for four and five year olds | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Fourteen(14)staff had expired First Aid certifications. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Fourteen (14) staff had expired CPR trainings. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Five (5) staff did not complete health and safety training topics within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 527 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks. Classroom 2 was served cereal and milk without the fruit/vegetable component. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Classroom 3 had a missing activity plan | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A variety of snacks, cereal and other food were not stored in an air tight, sealed container after opening. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. A caregiver left a group of 15 children with one caregiver when the staff/child ratio for the classroom was 1:9. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The classroom designated for two year old's did not have a refrigerator thermometer. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. A toilet in the classroom designated for two year old's contained urine, stool and was visibly soiled. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance was not maintained in the classroom designated for two year old's. | |||
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