Wilson’s Mills Baptist Child Care Center
A child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
652 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577. (919) 938-4182.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 22 violations in the last three years
- Jul 62026 the latest visit on record
- 195 children, its capacity in the state’s list
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
15 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 6, 2026.
22 violations cited in the last three years, 22 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
22 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 6, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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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) cheerios were not stored in an airtight container.”
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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.
“A box of borax was located on the cabinet in the classroom designated for four and five year old children.”
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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.
“Electrical power strip was not covered with safety plugs.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Photographs were not included on emergency and identifying information for the children being transported on buses.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“Expired diaper cream and sunscreen was not discarded after expiration date.”
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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 bag was accessible to children in the classroom designated for two year old children.”
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Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
“Signage was not posted on bus5, 6, 1, and 2.”
Jul 10, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“A container of Vaseline was not in locked storage and a tube of sunscreen was on a desk in a classroom for the school age children.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“A thermometer was not present in the refrigerator in the classroom for the infant children.”
Mar 19, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
“The menu was not current in the green room and the aqua room.”
Nov 20, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“On September 6, 2024,a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a five year old child when the staff member left the child unsupervised in the facility vehicle.”
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Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.
“On September 6, 2024, a staff member left a five-year old child unattended in the facility van for approximately 9 minutes.”
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For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
“On September 6, 2024, a staff member failed to complete a walkthrough of the facility vehicle after children departed the vehicle.”
Aug 22, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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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. One new employee did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire.”
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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. One new employee did not first aid within 90 days of employment.”
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Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
“In the Green room there was a one (1) year old child grouped with the two (2) and three (3) year old children.”
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Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
“Two sippy cups were not labeled.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“There was an expired tube of teething gel in the Aqua room.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“There were two tubes of Nystatin cream, a non aerosol diaper rash liquid spray, three containers of petroleum jelly and teething gel that was not in locked storage.”
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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 not at least five feet above the floor in the peach room.”
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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.
“A can of Red Bull was sitting on a shelf in the Orange room.”
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The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
“The safe sleep policy was not posted in the space for the infants.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| May 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Jul 11, 2022.
- Capacity: 195 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 51000667.
- Restriction: Other - Children 13 years of age in care.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Wilson Mills Baptist Church, Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- North Carolina’s licence for this facility is not star-rated: GS 110-106.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 88 child care providers in Johnston County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 22.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Johnston Community College Child Development Cente | 12 |
| Kidz Konnection | 42 |
| West Smithfield Elementary School | 1 |
| Children of Destiny Child Care | 5 |
| Wilson’s Mills Baptist Child Care Center This child care provider | 22 |
| Higher Calling Child Care | 30 |
| ‘small Blessings’ | 21 |
| A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center Inc. | 6 |
| Playmates Child Care of Smithfield | 5 |
| Church Street Head Start | 9 |
| Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi | 8 |
| A Child’s Place | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
From the provider
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