One Star Family CC Home License
✓ Licensed
Elena's
Durham, NC
· Durham County
HERMINE STREET,
Durham, NC 27705
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32002026
License Issued
Mar 11, 2013
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
ELENA'S is a One 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 1 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-07 | 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 last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 3/1/26. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/16/26. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented lockdown drill was conducted on 10/6/25. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. A wooden panel had been attached to a fence gate to cover fencing wire ends. The wooden panel had deteriorated and the wood was splintering. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 903 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) |
| When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. A parent authorization form for administering Albuterol to a child was needed to accompany the child's medical action plan. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. There were six preschool age children enrolled and present during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. The operator's First Aid training expired on 10/29/24. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. The operator's CPR training expired on 10/29/24. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 903 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) |
| When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. One child needed a completed and sign permission form from a parent to administer medication. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. The operator needed to complete 3.5 additional hours of in-service training to met her yearly requirement. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. There was no verification that the parents of the children enrolled had been given a copy of the Summary of NC Child Care Laws. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1714 | .1712(e )(2) |
| The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. One child did not have a Written Plan of Care on file. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child needed verification of the no-smoking policy on file. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 923 | .1721 (e)(7) |
| Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/6/23. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1401 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1)&(2) |
| Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label. A container of Albuterol Sulfate was not in the original container. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1403 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) |
| Prescription or over-the-counter medication and topical, non-medical ointment, repellant, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder was administered to any child without the required information. A container of Desitin cream approved to administer expired on 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. The provider did not complete the professional development plan. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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