Three Star Family CC Home License
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PALMER STEP 1, 2, 3, DAY CARE
Durham, NC
· Durham County
WINBURN AVE,
Durham, NC 27704
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32000716
License Issued
Apr 5, 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 - Serves NMT 2 infants under age one.
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About the Provider
PALMER STEP 1, 2, 3, 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:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-15 | 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 2/28/26. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | 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 only available for this week. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Violation | 939 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care. The TB test on file for the additional caregiver who started employment on 2/1/26 was completed on 10/22/19. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | 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. Foam blocks were accessible to the children under the age of three. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Violation | 2048 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A can of Great Scents air freshener and Wizard Naturals Daily Cleaner on top of the shelf in the bathroom not in locked storage. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. Disinfecting wipes in the bathroom were not in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. One child currently enrolled did not have the discipline statement signed by the parent. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. The ziploc bags on the shelves containing art supplies, shells and rocks were accessible to the children under the age of three. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 2027 | .1703(i)(5) |
| The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-04 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | 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 provider did not complete on-going training hours for the year. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | 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 and household member did not have qualification letters on file for review. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 2024 | .1703(c )(1-11) |
| The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not completed. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-28 | 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. The two siblings, who began attending today, did not have the signed information on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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. The two siblings, who began attending today, did not have the signed information on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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 two siblings, who began attending today, did not have the signed information on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 1983 | .1706( e) |
| Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. The parent of a child, who began attending today, recorded on the child's application that the child was lactose intolerent. The information was not posted. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. The two siblings, who began attending today, did not have the signed information on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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 two siblings, who began attending today, did not have the signed information on file. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 538 | .1718(a )(7)(C ) |
| The written schedule did not reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities. The written schedule for first shift and second shift could not be located during the visit. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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 two aerosol cans unlocked in the children's bathroom, and one aerosol can beside the recliner in the living room, where the child present today was playing. (2) There was a bottle of wood floor polish on a shelf near the washer/dryer. (3) The cabinet for hazardous products was unlocked upon arrival. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were two uncovered outlets in the children's bathroom. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. The "drop-in" child present today did not have any information on file. The operator only knew the child's first name. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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 personal bedrooms, located at the children's bathroom, were unlocked and accessible to children during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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/shelter-in-place drill was conducted in June 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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. The operator had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment to complete the Health and Safety five-year requirement. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival the operator was outside in the driveway talking with her family, who was visiting. There were 2 preschool age children and three school age children in care, inside the home. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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 pool steps were propped against the pool fencing on the outside of the fence, in the children's outdoor play area. The steps were accessible for children to climb, and jump into the fenced-in space for the in-ground pool. (2) There were three aerosol cans of unsafe products on the floor at the door used by children to access the outdoor fenced-in space. (3) There were several power tools in the backyard that needed to be put away and made inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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 for the month of May. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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. The operator did not complete the Health and Safety training in 2023, as required. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-08 | 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. Four children needed a medical assessment signed by a physician on file. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 1501 | .1728(c)(3) |
| Battery operated smoke detector or electrically operated smoke detector with battery backup, was not installed in each room where children were sleeping during overnight hours. The smoke detector would not sound when tested today. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | 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 needed a signed Summary of Child Care Law on file. | |||
| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The provider's Health Questionnaire was valid for the time frame of 1/6/21 to 1/6/22. | |||
| 2022-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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