Inner Child Learning Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Days Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Happy Days Child Care
Happy Days Child Care is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Days Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $203 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$203
Home daycare$188
Toddler
Center$169
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$150
Home daycare$148
School age
Center$81
Home daycare$87
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Days Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34000242
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 3
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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
Corrected during the visit
One staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection4 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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
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)
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Days Child Care
Is Happy Days Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Days Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Days Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Days Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Days Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Days Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Days Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 918-4172 to ask.
What is Happy Days Child Care's phone number?
(336) 918-4172.
Where is Happy Days Child Care?
1480 Harvest Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The nearest other daycare we list is Inner Child Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.