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Care Bear Home Day Care

Durham, NC 27704 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$228

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About Care Bear Home Day Care

Care Bear Home Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 31 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Care Bear Home Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Care Bear Home Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32000179
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Sep 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The operator did not provide the required beverage(s).

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Sep 28, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Apr 30, 2026

  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

  5. Mar 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  6. Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

  7. May 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  8. Nov 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Care Bear Home Day Care

Is Care Bear Home Day Care licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Care Bear Home Day Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Care Bear Home Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Care Bear Home Day Care care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Care Bear Home Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Care Bear Home Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 381-8478 to confirm.

How much does Care Bear Home Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 381-8478 to ask.

What is Care Bear Home Day Care's phone number?

(919) 381-8478.

Where is Care Bear Home Day Care?

Durham, NC 27704. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).