McQueen's Amazing Changes Childcare
124 Woodcrest Street, Durham, NC
Smiling Faces Academy
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Smiling Faces Academy
Smiling Faces Academy is a licensed home daycare in Durham, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 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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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 949-2121 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smiling Faces Academy 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Smiling Faces Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002250
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Swimming pool on the premises was not enclosed by a fence at least four feet high, or the fence was not locked, to prevent access by children.
Corrected during the visit
Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
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 Dec 17, 2025
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 Dec 10, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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 Dec 18, 2025
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
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 Dec 19, 2024
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 Dec 19, 2024
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Feb 21, 2024
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 Feb 21, 2024
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smiling Faces Academy
Is Smiling Faces Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smiling Faces Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smiling Faces Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Smiling Faces Academy care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smiling Faces Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smiling Faces Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 949-2121 to confirm.
How much does Smiling Faces Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 949-2121 to ask.
What is Smiling Faces Academy's phone number?
(919) 949-2121.
Where is Smiling Faces Academy?
Durham, NC 27703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.