IRENE'S HANDS FAMILY CHILD CARE
DURHAM, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address3603 GROUSE COURT DURHAM, NC 27704 (919) 949-5072
CityDURHAM, NC 27704
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 949-5072
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 28, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3603 GROUSE COURT DURHAM, NC 27704 (919) 949-5072, DURHAM, NC 27704
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/7/2026
.1721(e)(5)(A — Violation #714
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 3/6/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/7/2026
.1724(b) — Violation #1804
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. This information was not posted in the infant sleeping area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2026
.1721(a)(3)(F) — Violation #1894
Application did not include names and contact information of individuals to whom the operator may release the child as authorized by the person who signs the application. Two children’s applications did not include individuals other than the parent for release. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$913/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DURHAM, Durham County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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