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Pittsboro, NC 27312 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)
Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) is a licensed child care center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 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
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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
- 60 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $228 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$228
Home daycare$163
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$165
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$87
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #19000290
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
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 Jan 21, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
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 May 28, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
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 May 28, 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 Jun 2, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
Jan 9, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
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
Jan 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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 Feb 7, 2024
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 Feb 2, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
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 Feb 2, 2024
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)
Is Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 5 of 8 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 Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 545-0176 to ask.
What is Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)'s phone number?
(919) 545-0176.
Where is Pasitos Felices (Happy Steps)?
280 Hwy 902, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The nearest other daycare we list is Pittsboro Elementary School Prek, 0.2 miles away.