R-U HAPPY CHILD CARE

2026

1. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .1703(a)(1) — Violation #908

   Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The health questionnaire for the operator was not completed annually; this was due to be completed by 2/06/2026 and was completed on 6/10/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 107/14/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) — Violation #2048

   Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. Two aerosol sunscreens and other cleansers labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in an unlocked closet. One aerosol cooking spray and one aerosol cheese spread were observed stored in another closet which was latched, but not locked. A small bottle of liquid White-Out and a small bottle of hand sanitizer, both labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, were observed in a desk drawer less than five feet from the ground in the space designated for childcare. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

   .1726(b)(1 — Violation #2032

   The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. An acknowledgement of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy signed by a parent was not observed on file for two children enrolled. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk7/14/2026

   .1703(i) — Violation #2025

   Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for the operator or the additional caregiver; the additional caregiver completed this plan during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .1703(d)(2) — Violation #2023

   Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health and Safety training topic #5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event) was not observed on file for the operator. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .1714(f) — Violation #2017

   The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis. An annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been completed for the additional caregiver. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. High risk7/14/2026

   .1729(a)(8) — Violation #2011

   Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. The ITS SIDS certification for the additional caregiver expired on 6/01/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .1719(a)(18) — Violation #1922

   Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag with small, foam stickers was observed less than five feet from the ground on top of a cabinet accessible to children less than three years of age. A small nail and two small, broken pieces of thin chalk were observed inside a desk drawer less than five feet from the ground in the space designated for childcare. A plastic grocery bag with a suffocation hazard noted on it was observed stored inside a child’s cubby less than five feet from the ground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. High riskStandard 107/14/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) — Violation #1405

   Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). The topical medication authorization forms for sunscreen for two children enrolled were not observed on file. The sunscreen for one child enrolled was not labeled with the child’s name; the child’s name was written on the bottle during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. High risk7/14/2026

    .1703(a)(4) — Violation #1306

    Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS SIDS certification for the operatorexpired on 6/01/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    GS 110-91(1) — Violation #910

    Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report on file for one child enrolled was completed on 6/15/26; the child’s date of enrollment was 11/10/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    .1725(a)(5)(A — Violation #802

    Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. The changing pad on the changing table was observed to be torn at the bottom and cannot be adequately sanitized as a result. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk7/14/2026

    .1719(a)(27) — Violation #716

    Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Three electrical outlets located on a power strip on the floor beneath a desk in the space designated for caregiving were observed without safety covers; one of the three outlets was covered with a safety cover during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    .1720(a)(7) — Violation #709

    Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The seat of a plastic riding truck for toddlers was observed to be cracked, sharp to the touch, and a pinching hazard. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
15. Medium-High risk2/3/2026

    .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. A playground inspection had not been recorded since 10/14/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
16. Medium riskStandard 102/3/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) — Violation #2048

    Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. One can of aerosol Febreeze spray and one tube of antibiotic ointment labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed located greater than five feet from the ground on a shelf in the bathroom used by children, but in unlocked storage. One can of aerosol disinfectant spray was observed stored greater than five feet up, but in unlocked storage on top of the refrigerator. One ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a latched, but not locked cabinet located in the space designated for child care. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
17. Medium risk2/3/2026

    .1725(a)(4) — Violation #1953

    Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. Two children enrolled did not wash their hands upon arrival to the program. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
18. Medium-Low risk2/3/2026

    Violation #1854

    The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lockdown/shelter-in-place drill had not been recorded since 9/12/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High risk2/3/2026

    .1719(a)(15) — Violation #1853

    The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill had not been recorded since 10/07/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
20. High risk2/3/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1831

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A Criminal Background Check had not been completed for the operator’s daughter-in-law who moved into the home in October, 2025. Additionally, a physical copy of her CBC Qualification letter was not observed on file for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
21. Medium risk2/3/2026

    .1719(a)(28) — Violation #729

    Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. The door to the oven was observed open upon my arrival, and the oven was observed to be on; heating elements were observed to be orange in color, and heat could be felt coming from the oven. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected