Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Smithfield, NC

Smithfield, North Carolina is served by 13 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in SmithfieldProviders
Child Care Centers11View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs6View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Smithfield

11 licensed child care centerss are listed in Smithfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center INC. Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 75 Child Care Center A Child's Place Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Higher Calling Child Care Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Johnston Community College Child Development Cente Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 97 Child Care Center Kid's Country Day Care Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 169 Child Care Center Kidz Konnection Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 138 Child Care Center KinderCare Early Learning Center at UNC Health Joh Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 91 Child Care Center Playmates Child Care Of Smithfield Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Playmates Childcare And Development Center Berkshi Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 88 Child Care Center West Smithfield Elementary School Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Wilson's Mills Baptist Child Care Center Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 195

Family Child Care Homes in Smithfield

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Smithfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home 'small Blessings' Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Children Of Destiny Child Care Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Smithfield

6 federally funded head start programss are listed in Smithfield. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Church Street Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Church Street Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Edgerton Court Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Edgerton Court Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Smithfield Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 147 Head Start Program Smithfield Head Start Smithfield, NC 27577 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Smithfield

ZIP 27577Care providers

How to pick care in Smithfield

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Smithfield, NC, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Johnston County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Smithfield, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Smithfield is home to 13 state-licensed providers: 11 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Smithfield facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Smithfield to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Smithfield licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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