'small Blessings'
41 HEARTH LANE, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Written Record of Up-to-date Pet Vaccinations as Required by NC Law and Local Ordinances, Including Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats, Was Not Available.
Verification of current vaccinations was not available for the provider's two dogs. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rec
- Signed and Dated Statement Which Attests That a Copy of the Discipline Policy Was Given to and Discussed with a Parent/guardian of Each Child Prior To…
enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewe
- Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to Each Child's Parent, Guardian, or Full-time Custodian Before the Child Was Enrolled in the Home And/or Signed…
statement was not on file. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed.
- The Written Plan of Care Was Not Given and Explained to Parents of Children in Care on or Before the First Day the Child Attended the Home.
Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child
- Operator Did Not Provide a Written Statement to Parents Regarding the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction.
Verification of receipt of the written statement was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/25/202
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