Smiles R' Us Child Care
36877 HWY 561, HOLLISTER, NC 27844Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In room number two (#2) there was a tube of Desitin Diaper cream that expired in July 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/23/2024
- The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy Was Not Reviewed with New Staff Prior to Providing Care with Children And/or a Signed…
acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. B. Hewlin’s first day of employm
May 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Child's Hands Were Not Washed After Each Diaper Change.
A child hands were not washed after diaper changing in Space #3. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/2024
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The center of the wooden art easel was detached exposing staples with sharp points on the preschool playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/2024
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. Departure times were not documented for two children in Space #2 on September 8, 2023. Violation confirmed corr
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