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Happy Hearts Academy 2

4030 Capital Blvd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276044.2· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About Happy Hearts Academy 2

Happy Hearts Academy 2 is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Academy 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

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 Happy Hearts Academy 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003989
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  4. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      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 one month.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  7. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

  3. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Happy Hearts Academy 2

Is Happy Hearts Academy 2 licensed?

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

When was Happy Hearts Academy 2 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Hearts Academy 2 care for?

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

Does Happy Hearts Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Hearts Academy 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hearts Academy 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 977-0277 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Academy 2's phone number?

(919) 977-0277.

Where is Happy Hearts Academy 2?

4030 Capital Blvd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27604. The nearest other daycare we list is New Elevation Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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