Four Star Family CC Home License
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Creative Minds Child Care
Durham, NC
· Durham County
PEBBLESTONE DRIVE,
Durham, NC 27703
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32001701
License Issued
Mar 7, 2019
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 - No more than 3 children less than 1 year old.
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About the Provider
CREATIVE MINDS CHILD CARE is a Four 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:
Two Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-28 | 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. One child's health assessment had not been completed by a physician. | |||
| 2026-08-28 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Transportation permission forms were missing parent signature, dates the permission form was valid, or other required information. | |||
| 2026-08-28 | Violation | 1741 | 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) |
| Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. One child was missing a signed animal acknowledgment form. | |||
| 2026-08-28 | Violation | 1846 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) |
| An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. A household member's qualification letter expired on 6/16/26. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | 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. No attendance records were available for review. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The provider's qualification letter expired on 2/3/26. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1404 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) |
| Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. A child's medication expired in September 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1406 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). The medical authorization form did not contain the valid dates of the authorization. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1724(c) |
| Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled. A newly enrolled infant was missing a signed safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-25 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A propane tank was in an unlocked storage shed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | 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. A signed copy of the discipline policy was not on file for a child enrolled on 5/6/25. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-09 | Violation | 907 | .1719(b)(1) |
| Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The provider's cat's vaccines expired in January 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | 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 last plan update was in September 2023. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| 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. Safe Sleep Policy was not posted during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1945 | .1724(a )(3) |
| Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. Sippy cups, blankets, stuffed animals and blankets were in the crib with the infants. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not completed for the week of 5/27-5/31 and this week 6/3 and 6/4. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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. MicroBan was observed on the desk in reach of the children. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on 4/4/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 1892 | .1721(a)(3) |
| Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. A child enrolled on June 1, 2023 did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-14 | 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. One child enrolled 1/6/20 did not have a health assessment on file to review. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on 10/24/22. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-08 | 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. One (1) child's file was observed without an immunization record. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Eight (8) children records did not contain notification of the smoking and tobacco restriction policy. | |||
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