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Over the Rainbow Family Daycare

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 Over the Rainbow Family Daycare

Over the Rainbow Family Daycare 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 6 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

Over the Rainbow Family Daycare 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 Over the Rainbow Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001714
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection9 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • 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 2, 2026

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • 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 Sep 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  2. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 30 days.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • 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 Mar 31, 2026

  3. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 30 days.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • 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 Mar 31, 2026

  4. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 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 Sep 16, 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 Sep 16, 2025

    • 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 16, 2025

  5. Mar 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 May 9, 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 Apr 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • 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 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Apr 2, 2025

  6. Sep 16, 2024Inspection7 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 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Transportation

      For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was not available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • 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 27, 2024

  7. Apr 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 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 Apr 23, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 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 Apr 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Apr 23, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

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 Over the Rainbow Family Daycare

Is Over the Rainbow Family Daycare licensed?

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

When was Over the Rainbow Family Daycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Over the Rainbow Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Over the Rainbow Family Daycare care for?

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

Does Over the Rainbow Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Over the Rainbow Family Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 688-1280 to confirm.

How much does Over the Rainbow Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 688-1280 to ask.

What is Over the Rainbow Family Daycare's phone number?

(919) 688-1280.

Where is Over the Rainbow Family Daycare?

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).