Three Star Center License
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Love And Joy Child Academy
Durham, NC
· Durham County
807 RIDGEWAY AVE,
Durham, NC 27701
Quick Facts
Capacity
21 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32000701
License Holder
LOVE AND JOY CHILD ACADEMY INC.
License Issued
Feb 22, 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
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About the Provider
LOVE AND JOY CHILD ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 21 children. This child care center 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 Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-23 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .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 for the date of issuance). Criminal Record Check clearance for one staff expired on 3/5/26. | |||
| 2026-07-23 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The infant did not have a signed discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2026-07-23 | Violation | 1872 | .0608(c) |
| Parents were not given the changed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy 14 days prior to implementation and did not sign a statement which attests that the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. The infant did not have a signed Shaken Baby policy on file. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-15 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plans for the older group of children were for last week (dated 8/1 - 8/7). | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Two children in classroom space #2b had a food allergy. The information was posted in the classroom (eating area) but not in the kitchen (food prep area). | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. One child had a food allergy. The information was posted in the kitchen (food prep area), but not in the classroom (eating area). | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. One staff served lunch without washing his hand. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1310 | .0801(a) |
| The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. The application for one child's file was incomplete. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child's file did not have any emergency contact listed. No hospital preference was listed for two children files. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have medical exam on file. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children file did not have a tobacco notification on file. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children file did not have a sign statement. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 the posted activity plan was dated 2/20/23. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space #2 were five (5) bottles not label and dated. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A art easel was blocking the emergency exit door. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 5/16/22. | |||
| 2022-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-18 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Many children's arrival and departure times were not recorded in the records reviewed from April 2022 - June 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children arrival and departure times were not maintained since April 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed or mailed to the licensed consultant after a injury of a one-year-old child within seven days. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The seat of the white plastic loveseat on the playground was split, creating a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation of NC Fire Code. Item #19 on the NC Fire Inspection report states that exits should be free of obstructions. During today's visit classroom furnishings and a large activity area blocked the passageway between the evacuation crib and the direct exit. | |||
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