Four Star Family CC Home License
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R-u Happy Child Care
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
LIBERIA STREET,
Winston-salem, NC 27127
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 722-1129
Licensed Four Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
34000863
License Issued
Sep 10, 2024
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 - Children in fenced play area only. No more than 4 children less than one year old.
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About the Provider
R-U HAPPY CHILD CARE is a Four Star Family CC Home License in WINSTON-SALEM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The seat of a plastic riding truck for toddlers was observed to be cracked, sharp to the touch, and a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Three electrical outlets located on a power strip on the floor beneath a desk in the space designated for caregiving were observed without safety covers; one of the three outlets was covered with a safety cover during the visit. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 802 | .1725(a)(5)(A-F) |
| Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. The changing pad on the changing table was observed to be torn at the bottom and cannot be adequately sanitized as a result. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The health questionnaire for the operator was not completed annually; this was due to be completed by 2/06/2026 and was completed on 6/10/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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. The medical report on file for one child enrolled was completed on 6/15/26; the child’s date of enrollment was 11/10/2025. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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 certification for the operatorexpired on 6/01/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 1405 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). The topical medication authorization forms for sunscreen for two children enrolled were not observed on file. The sunscreen for one child enrolled was not labeled with the child’s name; the child’s name was written on the bottle during the visit. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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 with small, foam stickers was observed less than five feet from the ground on top of a cabinet accessible to children less than three years of age. A small nail and two small, broken pieces of thin chalk were observed inside a desk drawer less than five feet from the ground in the space designated for childcare. A plastic grocery bag with a suffocation hazard noted on it was observed stored inside a child’s cubby less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 2011 | .1729(a)(8) |
| Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. The ITS SIDS certification for the additional caregiver expired on 6/01/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 2017 | .1714(f) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis. An annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been completed for the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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. Health and Safety training topic #5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event) was not observed on file for the operator. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for the operator or the additional caregiver; the additional caregiver completed this plan during the visit. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 2032 | .1726(b)(1-6) |
| The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. An acknowledgement of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy signed by a parent was not observed on file for two children enrolled. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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. Two aerosol sunscreens and other cleansers labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in an unlocked closet. One aerosol cooking spray and one aerosol cheese spread were observed stored in another closet which was latched, but not locked. A small bottle of liquid White-Out and a small bottle of hand sanitizer, both labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, were observed in a desk drawer less than five feet from the ground in the space designated for childcare. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-03 | 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. A playground inspection had not been recorded since 10/14/2025. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Violation | 729 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) |
| Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. The door to the oven was observed open upon my arrival, and the oven was observed to be on; heating elements were observed to be orange in color, and heat could be felt coming from the oven. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | 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. A Criminal Background Check had not been completed for the operator’s daughter-in-law who moved into the home in October, 2025. Additionally, a physical copy of her CBC Qualification letter was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill had not been recorded since 10/07/2025. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | 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. A lockdown/shelter-in-place drill had not been recorded since 9/12/2025. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Violation | 1953 | .1725(a)(4) |
| Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. Two children enrolled did not wash their hands upon arrival to the program. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | 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. One can of aerosol Febreeze spray and one tube of antibiotic ointment labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed located greater than five feet from the ground on a shelf in the bathroom used by children, but in unlocked storage. One can of aerosol disinfectant spray was observed stored greater than five feet up, but in unlocked storage on top of the refrigerator. One ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a latched, but not locked cabinet located in the space designated for child care. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. One canister of disinfectant wipes labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in an unlatched cupboard located less than five feet from the ground. One aerosol canister of scented room spray was observed located on the top of the refrigerator, greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage. One small tube of Aquaphor lip ointment belonging to a child enrolled was observed on a chair in the space designated for childcare. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. One child's time of arrival was not observed to be recorded. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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 additional caregiver completed two (2) of the required twenty (20) on-going training hours for last year; she has completed twelve (12) of twenty (20) required hours for the current compliance year. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Two unlatched desk drawers belonging to the operator and located in the space designated for child care were observed to contain a staple remover sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 1847 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the operator and additional caregiver CBCs were also not yet linked to this profile. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Two unlatched desk drawers belonging to the operator and located in the space designated for child care were observed to contain small paper clips, pennies, and other items small enough to be swallowed; one child two years of age was present in care today. One plastic wrapper containing disposable pads for the changing table was observed on the lower shelf of the diaper table in the bathroom accessed by children enrolled. Two plastic bags containing materials for the children were observed located less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under the age of three. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for the operator or additional caregiver. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six children (infant through four years of age) were observed in care during the visit. One child enrolled was picked up by a family member during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 1875 | .1714(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file was observed to be missing the emergency contact information for the additional caregiver and blank incident reports. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-18 | 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. One can of aerosol Febreeze spray was observed located greater than five feet from the ground on a shelf in the bathroom used by children, but in unlocked storage. One can of aerosol disinfectant spray was observed stored greater than five feet up, but in unlocked storage on top of the refrigerator. One can of aerosol disinfectant spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet located in the space designated for child care. One small bottle of liquid White Out labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked desk drawer located in the space designated for child care. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | 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. A playground inspection for the month of February, 2025 was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two outlets in a power strip located beneath a desk in the space designated for child care were observed without safety covers. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | 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. A pair of adult scissors was observed inside an unlatched desk drawer located in the child care space, accessible to children under the age of three. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 1875 | .1714(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | 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 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was observed to be last updated in the Risk Management Portal on 8/29/2023. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | 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. Two open plastic diaper wrappers were observed beneath the changing table, less than five feet from the ground, in the bathroom used by children under three years of age. Three sealed plastic sandwich bags were observed to contain markers and other materials and to be stored on a shelf and in cubbies less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | 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. On the playground, one chair was observed to have developing rust. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1855 | .1729(a )(10) |
| The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. An signed annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not observed on file for the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1891 | .1729( c) |
| Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities. A record of orientation was observed on file for the additional caregiver, but it was not complete. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. In the bathroom accessed by children under the age of three years old, one plastic bag was observed behind a sliding curtain in this bathroom, less than five feet from the ground. One plastic Ziploc bag containing magnetic letters was observed less than five feet from the ground inside a cubby. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 2015 | .1726(d)(1-4) |
| Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review. A signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not observed on file for the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for review for the operator and additional caregiver. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-20 | 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. On the playground, one chair was observed to have developing rust. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Violation | 1875 | .1714(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file was not available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | 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. In the bathroom accessed by children under the age of three years old, one open package of diapers was observed beneath the diaper table, less than five feet from the ground. One plastic bag and one plastic wrapper were observed behind a sliding curtain in this bathroom, less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | 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. One canister of disinfectant wipes was observed labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings and stored greater than five feet from the ground, on top of the refrigerator, but in unlocked storage. The First Aid Kit was observed to contain antibiotic ointments and an ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings; the kit was greater than five feet from the ground and in latched, but unlocked storage. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-06 | 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. Two aerosol cans were inaccessible but not in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator and additional caregiver did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | 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 weekly activity plan was not completed out fully with at least four different activities including gross motor. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Upon arrival, one child enrolled less than three years of age, was watching a cartoon on television. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | 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 border protecting the corner of a wall, less than five feet fro m the ground, was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Two swinging half doors located in the space designated for child care were observed to have plastic tape peeling off portions of the doors, which were accessible to children under three years of age. Three plastic diaper wrappers and one plastic bag full of plastic bags were observed accessible to children younger than three years of age less than five feet from the ground beneath a diaper changing table in the bathroom used by children enrolled. Ms. Poindexter made these wrappers and bags inaccessible to children during the visit. Four outlets located on a power strip beneath the operator’s desk did not have safety covers covering them. Two loose AA batteries were observed in the top left drawer of the operator’s desk; Ms. Jones made these batteries inaccessible to children during the visit. Bleach and other items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in a latched, but unlocked closet in the space designated for child care. Ms. Poindexter locked this closet during the visit. One bug spray labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage, and one can of aerosol sunscreen for a child enrolled was observed in a plastic bin on top of a cubby less than five feet from the ground, in unlocked storage. Ms. Jones and Ms. Poindexter placed both of these items into locked storage during the visit. One aerosol air freshener was observed greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage in the bathroom used by children; Ms. Poindexter placed this into locked storage during the visit. One individual sized pump of hand sanitizer was observed on the operator’s desk less than five feet from the ground; Ms. Jones placed this item greater than five feet from the ground on top of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 1739 | .1721(f)(7) |
| All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division. A completed record of Health and Safety trainings was not on file for Ms. Jones or Ms. Poindexter. Topics (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; and (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment were not on file for Ms. Jones. Topics (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; and (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment were not current on file for Ms. Poindexter. A First Aid information Sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | 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 additional caregiver completed 5.75 hours out of 10 required in-service training hours. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1960 | .1718(a)(7)(B) |
| The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan was not appropriate for infants and toddlers in care. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | 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. Sleep charts for one infant were not available for the past 30 days. | |||
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