R-U Happy Child Care

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

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 Aug 5, 2026

The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis.

Corrected during the visit

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

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

Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).

The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

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 Aug 5, 2026

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 Aug 5, 2026

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.

The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

Corrected during the visit

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day.

Corrected during the visit

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.

Corrected during the visit

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 Feb 17, 2026

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

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

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the operator and additional caregiver CBCs were also not yet linked to this profile.

The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.

Corrected during the visit

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

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

Corrected during the visit

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

Corrected during the visit

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

Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.

Corrected during the visit

The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

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

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

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

Corrected during the visit

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 Feb 20, 2024

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit