Three Star Family CC Home License
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Care Bear Home Day Care
Durham, NC
· Durham County
PRUDENCE ST,
Durham, NC 27704
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32000179
License Issued
Feb 24, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Serves no more than 2 infants under age one.
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About the Provider
CARE BEAR HOME DAY CARE is a Three Star Family CC Home License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 305 | NCAC 513.1; .1707(3) |
| Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other. The electrically operated smoke detector was not operating during the visit. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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 storing clothes was in a child's cubby accessible to the child under the age of three. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 306 | 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) |
| At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The gauge on the fire extinguisher was in the red zone to the left indicating it needs to be refilled. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records were not maintained daily for the following months: April, May, July, August, and September. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| 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. This information was not on file for one child currently enrolled. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| 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 to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not updated or available for review. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1894 | .1721(a)(3)(F) |
| 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. One child's application did not include an individual other than the guardian for release in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 2027 | .1703(i)(5) |
| The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 2041 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) |
| Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. One child's application did not include the physician information. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. There was can of lysol spray on the kitchen table, a can of Gorilla Adhesive spray and bleach on top of the refrigerator, bottles of swiffer solution and swiffer wipes on top of a shelf in the kitchen. All of the hazardous products were not in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The outdoor inspections were not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last documented health questionnaire was completed on 1/4/24. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for one household member. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance was not documented on 10/22/24 for the children enrolled on 1st shift. Attendance was not documented during the month of October for the child enrolled on 2nd and 3rd shift. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| 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. This was not on file for two children currently enrolled. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Qualification letters for two household members were not on file. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 2041 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) |
| Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. One child currently enrolled did not have the physician information listed on the application. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| 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 child, who began attending on 2/10/24, did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. The child, who began attending on 2/10/24, did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. The posted activity plans were the plans posted in November 2023 to correct the violation cited during the 11/6/23 visit. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. The child, who began attending on 2/10/24, did not have a signed statement on file. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The child, who began attending on 2/10/24, did not have the signed policy on file. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. The operator did not have any current activity plans to review. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children needed a signed "no smoking" statement on file. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. Current, dated activity plans were needed. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Operator's First Aid training expired on 12/8/22. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Operator's CPR training expired on 12/8/22. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There was unlocked prescription medication in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. It could be verified during today's visit that the operator had completed 5 in-service training hours to regain compliance from the 11/19/21 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1603 | GS 110-91 |
| The home was not in compliance with permit restrictions. The operator had a child attending for third shift care (10:30 pm to 7:30 am) each day. The operator was licensed for first and second shift only. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| 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. Of the three files reviewed today, one child needed a signed statement of receipt of the Summary of the Child Care Laws on file. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Of the three files reviewed today, all three needed a signed statement regarding the smoking restriction. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Of the three files reviewed today, one child needed the signed policy on file. | |||
| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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