Five Star Family CC Home License
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Quality Academy Home Day Care
Durham, NC
· Durham County
SOUTH ADAMS STREET,
Durham, NC 27703
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32001866
License Issued
Sep 2, 2025
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 - NMT four children under the age of 24 months.
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About the Provider
QUALITY ACADEMY HOME DAY CARE is a Five Star Family CC Home License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 10 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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-30 | 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. Aeorsol Lysol spray was stored on an open shelf. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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. No monthly outdoor inspection documents were available for review. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Violation | 906 | .1721(a)(3)(I) |
| Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. A parent did not sign the emergency medical authorization on a child's application. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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. A child who enrolled on 6/10/25 was missing a health assessment. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Violation | 920 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Records were not made available for review. The assistant caregiver's file was not available for review. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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. Attendance records showed some children marked as present when the provider stated they were not present. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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's file was missing a signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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's file was missing a signed summary of law. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Violation | 1810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1724(c) |
| Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled. Two infants were missed signed safe sleep policies in their files. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-03 | 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. No outdoor play area inspection was documented in February 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 906 | .1721(a)(3)(I) |
| Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. The application for a child who enrolled 2/4/26 did not include a parent's authorization to obtain emergency medical care. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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 provider's ITS-SIDS training expired in December 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. A signed Summary of NC Child Care Law document was not in the infant's file. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 1806 | 10A NCAC 09 .1724(c)(1) |
| Signed safe sleep statement did not include the infant's name. There was no signed safe sleep policy in the infant's file. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 1817 | .1724(a)(10) |
| While sleeping, infants aged 12 months or younger were not placed alone, in a crib, bassinet, mat, cot, or play pen. The infant, aged eight months, was observed sleeping on an ottoman. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drill was documented in February 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. The application for a child enrolled on 2/4/26 did not include this authorized pick-up information. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 1945 | .1724(a )(3) |
| Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. The infant was observed sleeping with a Boppy pillow surrounding his head. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. The file for the infant contained a shaken baby policy that had not been signed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-26 | 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 was missing a health assessment. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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 was missing a signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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 eight hours of training required for the 2023-24 annual compliance year, and has complete one hour of training for the 2024-25 annual compliance year. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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 was missing a signed summary of law. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. Several children's files were missing required medical authorization/emergency contact information. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1997 | .1723(11) |
| Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher in the vehicle has expired and needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 2003 | .1723(15)(a ) |
| Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Several children did not have signed off-premises/transportation permission forms in their files. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 2005 | .1723(15)(c ) |
| The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3). Several children's files were missing their photos. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 2019 | .1703(a)(5) |
| Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. No documentation of this training was available for review. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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. No health and safety training documentation was available for review. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Several children's files did not contain a signed no smoking policy. | |||
| 2025-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-08 | 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. Aerosol sanitizing spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children. | |||
| 2025-04-08 | 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 play inspection was conducted on 1/8/25. | |||
| 2025-04-08 | Violation | 1919 | .1719(a )(14) |
| A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. No First Aid poster was posted for reference in the child care space. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-18 | 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. No outdoor check was recorded in August 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. A newly enrolled child was missing several required items in his file, including a signed discipline policy, safe sleep policy, receipt of operational policies, and summary of child care law. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drill was recorded in August 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 1865 | .1714(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan has not been updated in the last year. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 1944 | .1724(a)(11) |
| An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant was observed napping in a boppy pillow and there was no crib available to move him to. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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. The signed shaken baby policy was not in two children's files. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | 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 outdoor play inspection viewed was documented on 1/11/24. | |||
| 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. Air Wick odor protected spray was in reach of children in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-03 | 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. Screen time was provided during the visit for children under the age of three. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child enrolled on 5/31/22 did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 1865 | .1714(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was not updated annually. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | 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. A child enrolled on 7/24/23 did not have emergency contact information on file. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | 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. One child enrolled did not have a signed receipt from the parent of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | 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 monthly check was completed on 4/21/22. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The provider did not have on file an updated health questionnaire. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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 provider did not update ITS-SIDS training. The expiration date for the ITS-SIDS on file was 3/25/22. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. A written plan of care was not on file for two (2) children enrolled. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. The provider did not have documented times of safe sleep for a child eight (8) months of age. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was conducted and recorded on 5/6/22. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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 quarterly drill was completed on 1/21/22. | |||
| 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. The shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not signed by one parent. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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