Four Star Center License
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Smilin' Faces Child Care
Bayboro, NC
· Pamlico County
14178 HWY 55 EAST,
Bayboro, NC 28515
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
69000077
License Holder
SPAIN, JENNIFER S
License Issued
May 26, 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
License Conditions: Other - Outside play in fenced area only. Kitchen door must be closed at all times.
Reviews
Anonymous
2022-12-20 20:46:31
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
In December 2022. May grabbed a disabled child by the arm while the child was sitting down and said "GET UP LAZY". So I went and told the parent, the parent wasn't going to do anything about it so I did. On Monday, when i went to drop off my child, May cursed me out in front of parents, students and employees! She was so close where i could spell her breath! She would not let me speak. So i went to the owner Jennifer she agreed with May and didnt do anything about it instead she kicked my son out of the daycare!
Another thing is that they are always on their phones and they dont pay attention to your kids!
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About the Provider
SMILIN' FACES CHILD CARE is a Four Star Center License in BAYBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the four (4) children’s files reviewed was missing a medical report. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the four (4) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-284L |
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #3, I observed two large missing ceiling tiles exposing the room to the roof with a visible hole. I also observed water in the light fixtures and containers on the floor to catch active water leaking into the classroom space. Nine (9) children, 2 years of age, were in care with two staff members in this space. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One corner of the garden container was broken with exposed sharp edges. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The back gate to the playground space from the parking lot was open and unable to stay closed while children were playing in the space. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled in space #4, had asthma listed on their application. A medical action plan was not on file for review. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 1912 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. One infant had a feeding schedule posted that was not complete. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-18 | 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). The administrator's qualification letter expired on May 27, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on September 8, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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 play therapist that was observed working with a child in space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-314L |
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-27 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #6, a staff member left the classroom space and walked into the staff room so that thirteen (13) children 3-5 years of age were in care with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-06 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Drinking water was not readily available for the children in space #3 while they were in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. While space #3 was in the outdoor space, a staff member did not wash their hands after wiping a child’s nose. The staff member proceeded to wipe other children’s noses. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | 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. A child was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep chart, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #3, ten (10) children, ages 1-2, were in care with one teacher. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1, two (2) out of nine (9) feeding plans were not updated to reflect the intake of table foods. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. In space #3, a container of Zep wipes was sitting on a shelf beside the children’s cubbies. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. A child was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep chart, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Jessica Henries was hired on 3/25/24 and did not have a qualification letter to review. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. A staff member hired on 2/10/11 First Aid certification on file that expired 3/2024. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. A staff member hired on 2/10/11 had CPR certification on file that expired 3/2024. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #3, thirteen (13) children, ages 1-2, were in care with two staff members. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Jessica Henries was hired on 3/25/24 and did not have a qualification letter on file to review. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan was dated 1/10/23 and was not updated to reflect current staff employed in the facility. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-27 | 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 staff member hired on 11/1/23 did not have a medical report on file to review. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-016A |
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member assigned to space #3 left the classroom, leaving twelve (12) children, two years of age, in care with one staff. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. In space #1, children had a breakfast that consisted of french toast sticks and milk. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1, two (2) out of eight (8) feeding plans were not updated to reflect the intake of table foods. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two (2) out of seven (7) children's files audited did not have a date of enrollment on the parent's statement regarding discipline policy. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space 1, three infant feeding schedules were not signed by parents. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-26 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.One of five children's records reviewed a health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed parent acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed parent acknowledgement of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
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