Four Star Family CC Home License
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Over The Rainbow Family Daycare
Durham, NC
· Durham County
CARDINAL LAKE DRIVE,
Durham, NC 27704
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
32001714
License Issued
Oct 9, 2018
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 2 infants under age one.
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About the Provider
OVER THE RAINBOW FAMILY DAYCARE 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:
Four Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-19 | Violation | 912 | .1706(i) |
| Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs. The feeding schedule has not been updated for the toddler currently enrolled. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. Four children currently enrolled did not have the signed receipt of the Summary of the NC Child Care Law on file. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. The written plan of care was not on file for one child currently enrolled. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. The qualification letter for the operator was not on file. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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 currently enrolled did not have the contact information listed on the application. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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 was stored in a child's cubby within the reach of the child one year of age. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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 two children currently enrolled. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. Two children currently enrolled did not have the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. The application for one child enrolled did not list the physician. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 fire extinguisher needle was in the red zone (empty). | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1821 | .1724(a)(8)&(f) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Safe sleep checks were not completed for the infant currently enrolled. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-04 | 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 electric smoke detector with a battery back-up was not working today. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | 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. The attendance records were not maintained monthly. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 2027 | .1703(i)(5) |
| The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 2056 | 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) |
| Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR plan was not updated annually. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-20 | 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. Lysol wipes were on a shelf by the parent board within reach of the children, totally awesome fabric refresher, microban sanitizing spray, pink stuff floor cleaner and totally awesome window cleaner were on top of the refrigerator, and Tide detergent was in the laundry room with a missing door. All the products listed were in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 708 | 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) |
| Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. The stairs were not made inaccessible to the child one year of age. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | 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 from October, November, December 2024 were not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One outlet in the bathroom and three outlets on the power strip in the family room were not covered. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 904 | .1713 |
| Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was not on file. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | 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. The attendance records for October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, January 2025 and February 2025 were not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS training for the provider expired on 10/12/24. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | 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. Plastic bags were underneath the kitchen sink and on the door of the child care room accessible to the one year old child present. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 2024 | .1703(c )(1-11) |
| The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. The health and safety training did not include four topics. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-16 | 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 detector was not working today. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) |
| Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was not a thermometer in the refrigerator today. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 904 | .1713 |
| Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 1931 | .1719(a )(12) |
| Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. The emergency numbers were not present in the fcch. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 2004 | .1723(15)(b) |
| For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 2022 | .1703(b) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. The provider did not complete the health and safety trainings every 5 years. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | 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. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 601 | 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) |
| Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The menus for the current week had not been completed. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. Hazardous products were on shelves in the laundry area, which was located next to the children's bathroom. One of the door to the laundry area was missing. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 708 | 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) |
| Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. (1) There were two uncovered outlet in child care space. (2) There were four uncovered outlets accessible to the children while playing in the outdoor environment. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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 2/21/24, did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. There were several items in the outdoor play area that needed to be addressed for a safe place for the children to play: (1) The outdoor storage shed was unlocked. The shed contained gasoline and lighter fluid. (2) The black plastic that covered the outdoor grill had deteriorated and was hanging in strips and pieces and was accessible to the children. (4) There was a broken tree limb in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The operator stated that she was no longer completing the visual monitoring requrement because the child had turned age one. I explained that the medical paperwork in the child's file, indicated that the child would not turn one until 4/17/24. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. There were no current activity plans to review. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| 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. It could not be determined that the operator completed the Health and Safety trainings again by the end of 2023, as required. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 601 | 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) |
| Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Recent menus were not available for viewing to determine if they met the NC Child Care nutrtion requirements. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. (1) There were products on the counter in the children's bathroom that needed to be made inaccessible. (2) There was a bottle of Spic and Span cleaner on the kitchen table, which the children had to walk past to access the bathroom. (3) One of the two bi-fold doors behind the entrance to the children's bathroom, which contained cleaning products, was missing. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. Two children needed verification of the NC Summary of Child Care Laws on file. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. Two children needed the signed policy on file. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. The children's application forms needed medical emergency medical information and emergency contact information. | |||
| 2023-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-24 | 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. The hazaordous products were stored on the refrigerator today, because the laundry area door had been moved. | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. (1) There was an aerosol can of disinfectant spray on top of the cubbies and could be reached by school age child. (2) There was nail polish remover, Off bug spray, and Vaseline ointment on tables in child care space. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were two uncovered outlets in space used by the day care children. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) |
| Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The operator had not purchased a thermometer for the refrigerator. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. The doors on the outdoor shed was not attached to the building. This was a repeat violation from the 7/13/22 visit and the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. There were no current written activity plans. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. This was a repeat violation from the 10/18/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an uncovered outlet in children care space. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) |
| Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator thermometer could not be located today. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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 did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. The attendance was last recorded on Thursday, 10/13/22. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. (1) The doors on the outdoor shed were not attached to the building. This was a Repeat Violation from the 7/13/22 visit. (2) there was a tray of flat marbles on the porch where the children enter and exit the facility. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. One child did not have the signed statement on file. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. The provider had not placed her Criminal Record Check clearance letter on file. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. One child did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. There were no written activity plans for this week. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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. None of the preschool age children had the signed policy on file. | |||
| 2022-10-18 | 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 have the emergency information. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 708 | 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) |
| Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. The gate to deny the children access to the upstairs level of the home had been put away. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 802 | .1725(a)(5)(A-F) |
| Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. There was no toilet paper in the children's bathroom. The operator stated she thought there was more toilet paper on the upstairs level of the home. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. Three children needed a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. The operator had not taken attendance since returning from vacation on 7/4/22. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. The following concerns needed to be addressed for the outdoor environment: (1) There was a nine inch nail on the ground. (2) There was a large adult shovel on the ground. (3) There was an aerosol can, can of grill lighter fluid, and charcoal accessible to children. (4) The grill was not covered. (5) The operator was not sure where the A/C cover was located. (6) The doors on the vinyl storage shed were locked, but not attached to the sides of the shed. The doors fell over on the consultant during the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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