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Smyrna Elementary Preschool

Smyrna, NC · Carteret County
174 MARSHALLBERG ROAD, Smyrna, NC 28579
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (252) 729-2301
174 MARSHALLBERG ROAD
Smyrna, NC 28579
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
16000128
License Holder
CARTERET COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 19, 2026
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 - Reduce ratios by one in each group.

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About the Provider

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SMYRNA ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in SMYRNA NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7:50am-3:09pm

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-06-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-05-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-04-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-17 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. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted in October 2025.
2026-02-17 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. The EPR Plan was not updated annually.
2026-01-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-12-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-09-18 Announced Inspection No
2025-08-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-06-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-05-16 Violation 115 G.S. 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
2025-05-16 Violation 830 .0802(h)
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
2025-05-16 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025.
2024-10-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-30 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. Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Lysol Air Sanitizer, and Febreze Air Fresh-Harvest Pumpkin sprays in aerosol cans were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. These sprays were sitting on a shelf above the sink in the indoor space.
2024-05-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-20 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch in the outdoor space under the large climbing structure was not nine (9) inches.
2023-11-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-08 Violation 1827 .0607(b)
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Completion and documentation of completion of EPR in childcare training was not on file for any staff members.
2023-02-08 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. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety trainings within five (5) years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
2022-08-30 Unannounced Inspection No

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