Little Angels Daycare
A family child care home in Durham, North Carolina 27703
106 Hickory Glen Ln, Durham, North Carolina 27703. (919) 598-7877.
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The short answer
- 18 violations in the last three years
- Sep 162026 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?
10 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 16, 2026.
18 violations cited in the last three years, 18 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
14 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. 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.
Aug 14, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.
“The children’s files for transportation did not contain pictures of the children.”
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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’s files were missing signed shaken baby policies.”
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Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.
“Transportation forms had not been completely filled out by parents to include the dates permission to transport was granted. Some forms did not contain a parent signature.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Operator or other transportation provider was not at least 21 years old and/or did not have a valid driver’s license of the type required under the NC Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides. The provider’s driver’s license expired in July 2026.”
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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.
“The gate to the swimming pool was unlocked and the pool was accessible to children.”
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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 has not been updated in the last year.”
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Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.
“The fire extinguisher in the van was empty.”
Mar 18, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“No attendance was documented March 10-18, 2026.”
Sep 18, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.
“No signed shaken baby policy was on file for two preschool children.”
Mar 4, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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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.
“One enrolled child (D. Snead) was not included on daily attendance records for January, February, or March 2025.”
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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.
“Plastic trash bags were stored in a bathroom cabinet under the sink that was accessible to children.”
Oct 1, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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 provider’s husband’s background check expired in September 2024. The provider’s son recently moved back home and has not completed a background check.”
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Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
“The provider’s qualification letter expired on 9/11/24.”
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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.”
Nov 15, 2023: unannounced4 violations
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Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
“One child enrolled on 9/28/22 did not have a health assessment 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.
“Immunization record for a child enrolled on 9/28/22 was not on file.”
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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 Care Plan was not on file or posted during today’s visit.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
“An updated EPR plan was not on file during today’s visit.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Child Care Home, holding a Three Star Family CC Home License since Apr 21, 2020.
- Licensed for 8 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 32000993.
- Restriction: Other - Serves no more than two infants under the age of one.
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: Mcdonald, Angela M.
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: 3 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 18.
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 Rtp | 8 |
| Florence’s Daycare Home | 12 |
| Mcqueen’s Amazing Changes Childcare | 4 |
| Little Angels Daycare This child care provider | 18 |
| Nana’s Babies | 0 |
| Bright & Beautiful Beginnings | 1 |
| Children Our Heritage Daycare Inc. | 7 |
| Victorious Day Care & Preschool Academy | 33 |
| Angie’s Angels Daycare Center | 1 |
| Mary’s Home Day Care | 11 |
| Babs Lil’ Angels | 22 |
| Paradise Escapades | 1 |
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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