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Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
Happy Day Nursery and Day Care is a licensed child care center in Carrboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Day Nursery and Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6855122
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
Is Happy Day Nursery and Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Day Nursery and Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Day Nursery and Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Happy Day Nursery and Day Care care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Day Nursery and Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Day Nursery and Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Day Nursery and Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 967-2016 to ask.
What is Happy Day Nursery and Day Care's phone number?
(919) 967-2016.
Where is Happy Day Nursery and Day Care?
107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC 27510. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Academy of Carrboro, under 0.1 miles away.