How do I choose the right daycare in Smithfield?

When choosing a daycare in Smithfield, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Smithfield?

Smithfield offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithfield, North Carolina (9 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Carolina?

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Smithfield for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Smithfield

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Johnston Health Early Learning Center

4.6 score

4.8(15)

514 N Bright Leaf Blvd Ste1717, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Johnston Health Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and hospital-grade cleanliness and safety protocols. Parents report confidence in their children's care and development, with many noting their children are well-prepared for kindergarten. The center's affiliation with a hospital system and nutritious food offerings are frequently cited as additional benefits.

caring and attentive staffstrong curriculumhospital-grade cleaning and safety protocolsexcellent kindergarten preparation

Higher Calling Child Care

4.5 score

5(5)

115 B North 7th Street, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Higher Calling Child Care is a Christian-based daycare center in Smithfield, North Carolina with excellent ratings. Parents praise the facility for its Christian values, focus on respect and manners, academic development, and caring professional staff led by Pastor Danta and Lady Shonda Covington.

Christian environmentteaches respect and good mannersacademic successjoyful atmosphere

Kid'S Country Day Care

4.35 score

4.6(7)

4080 Wilsons Mills Road, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Kid's Country Day Care for its warm, safe, and educational environment with dedicated staff who make children feel loved and cared for. Multiple families report long-term loyalty, with some sending multiple children across generations and appreciating staff retention. Parents highlight smooth transitions, welcoming interactions, and confidence in their children's daily care and development.

Warm and safe environmentwell-educated staffstaff retention and consistencychildren feel loved

A Bright Start Cclc

4.27 score

4.5(6)

651 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

A Bright Start receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring staff and quality educational programs across all age groups. One negative review alleges favoritism toward the owner's family members and bullying concerns, though this contrasts sharply with the other five 5-star reviews.

attentive and caring staffstrong bonding with childrenindividual attention to needsengaging learning opportunities

A Child'S Place #1

4.16 score

4.3(6)

9 Noble St, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

A CHILD'S PLACE #1 receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the safe, clean environment, caring staff, and educational activities. However, one parent reported concerns about unexplained injuries to their child and lack of transparency regarding incident documentation.

Safe environmentpatient and caring staffopen-door policyclean facility with daily toy/center cleaning

Johnston Community College Child Development Cente

4.08 score

4.1(20)

245 College Road, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Note: The reviews provided are for Johnston Community College, not a child development center. Reviews highlight strong satisfaction with the college's welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and quality instruction. Most reviewers praise the institution as an affordable educational resource with genuinely supportive faculty.

Friendly and welcoming staffhelpful admissions processquality professorsbeautiful campus

Wilson'S Mills Baptist Child Care Center

3.87 score

3.8(10)

652 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Wilson's Mills Baptist Child Care Center (The Ark) receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, developmental progress, strong communication, and leadership improvements under Director Cassy. Negative reviews cite billing practices (charging for absent days), staff unprofessionalism, poor communication, and a significant incident involving insensitive comments about a child's autism diagnosis.

Caring and knowledgeable staffchild deve

Kiddie Kollege Of Berkshire INC

3.8 score

3.6(5)

13 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Kiddie Kollege of Berkshire receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring atmosphere, small class sizes, creative activities, and individual teacher attention. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about director professionalism, confidentiality violations, failure to document behavioral incidents, and allegations of rough handling of children by staff.

Caring and nurturing teacherssmall class settingscreative activities and craftsstructured learning (songs

Kiddie Kollege Of Canterbury INC.

3.18 score

2.6(7)

304 E Canterbury Rd, Smithfield, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are mixed but predominantly negative. While some parents praise individual teachers for being wonderful and caring, multiple parents report serious concerns about safety incidents, poor management, unprofessional administration, inadequate facilities, and staff mistreatment. Parents consistently express frustration with the owner's behavior and business practices.

Teachers are caring and wonderfulgood at teaching and learning

Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithfield, North Carolina

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Smithfield, North Carolina, making up 64% of the 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Smithfield, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Smithfield, North Carolina, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Smithfield, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Smithfield offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Smithfield for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Smithfield must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

9 Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithfield, North Carolina