The Grace School Child Development Center
15448 Lucia Riverbend Highway, Stanley, NC
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A Happy Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $192
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About
About A Happy Home Child Care
A Happy Home Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Stanley, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Happy Home Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lincoln County has a median price of $192 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for A Happy Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #55000184
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about A Happy Home Child Care
Is A Happy Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Happy Home Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Happy Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Happy Home Child Care care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Happy Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are A Happy Home Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Happy Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 575-8927 to ask.
What is A Happy Home Child Care's phone number?
(704) 575-8927.
Where is A Happy Home Child Care?
Stanley, NC 28164. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.