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Happy Hearts Child Care

New Bern, NC 28562 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
a week, county median
$177
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About Happy Hearts Child Care

Happy Hearts Child Care is a licensed home daycare in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 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 10 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

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
10 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 capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Craven County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

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 Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000258
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children were not cared for in space designated as the caregiving area on the floor plan provided by the operator.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Other rules

      The operator made efforts to falsify information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • 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 Jul 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

  6. Jan 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescription or over-the-counter medication and topical, non-medical ointment, repellant, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder was administered to any child without the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Transportation

      Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

  7. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  9. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Mar 27, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hearts Child Care

Is Happy Hearts Child Care licensed?

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

When was Happy Hearts Child Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 10 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 Hearts Child Care care for?

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

Does Happy Hearts Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Hearts Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 259-1372 to confirm.

How much does Happy Hearts Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 259-1372 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Child Care's phone number?

(252) 259-1372.

Where is Happy Hearts Child Care?

New Bern, NC 28562. 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).