Raven’s Wonderland
A family child care home in Durham, North Carolina 27704
7 Willis Court, Durham, North Carolina 27704. (919) 797-0331.
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The short answer
- 29 violations in the last three years
- Sep 102026 the latest visit on record
- 8 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 10, 2026.
29 violations cited in the last three years, 29 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
29 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 22, 2025: unannounced16 violations
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A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.
“A First Aid Information Sheet was not in the fcch.”
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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.
“One child’s application did not include individuals other than the parents/guardians.”
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Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child’s names.
“The bottles were not dated and labeled with the child’s name.”
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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 safe sleep charts available for review were completed on August 6th, 7th, 8th and September 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th.”
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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.”
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Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
“The feeding schedule was not available for the infant currently enrolled.”
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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 attendance records were not available for April, May, June 2025.”
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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.
“Two children currently enrolled did not have this information on file.”
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Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
“One child currently enrolled did not have this information on file.”
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Safe sleep policy did not contain the required information as indicated in rule .1724(a)(1-12).
“The safe sleep policy did not contain the requirements in the current policy updated 2022.”
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Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
“One child currently enrolled did not have this information on file.”
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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.
“Two children currently enrolled did not have this information on file.”
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The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.
“The EPR Plan was not available for review.”
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The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
“The professional development plan was not completed.”
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The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
“The temperature in the area where the infants sleep was 81 degrees.”
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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. One child currently enrolled did not have this information on file.”
Mar 27, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.
“This was not available for review.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
“The qualification letter for the provider was not on file.”
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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.
“Bleach, tide pods, dreft and fabric softener was in the laundry area with no doors not in locked storage.”
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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 daily attendance records from March 17th-27th were not documented for two children currently enrolled.”
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Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
“The CPR training expired on 12/3/24.”
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Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
“The first aid training expired on 12/3/24.”
Oct 7, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.
“One child currently enrolled did not have an application on file.”
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Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
“One child currently enrolled did not have an immunization record on file.”
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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.
“Disinfecting wipes, air freshener, and fabric softener was in the laundry area not in locked storage near the bathroom.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“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 One child currently enrolled did not have the signed statement for the Summary of the NC Child Care Law on file.”
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Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
“The signed discipline policy was not on file for one child currently enrolled.”
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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. Two children currently enrolled did not have the signed receipt of the written plan of care on file.”
Apr 29, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.
“The posted activity plans were for the month of March.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 16 violations cited |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Child Care Home, holding a Five Star Family CC Home License since Sep 14, 2026.
- Licensed for 8 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 32000970.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Mcdougald, Linda J.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 225 child care providers in Durham County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 29.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Bright Horizons at North Durham | 25 |
| Peggie Moore Day Care Home | 8 |
| Care Bear Home Day Care | 31 |
| Little Learners Day Care Center | 21 |
| Kadejah’s Playhouse | 14 |
| Palmer Step 1, 2, 3, Day Care | 26 |
| Raven’s Wonderland This child care provider | 29 |
| Tendercare Learning Center | 17 |
| Merrick-Moore Sac Club | 2 |
| Club Blvd Sac Club | 3 |
| Holt Sac Club | 7 |
| Sunshine Smiles Academy | 21 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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