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A family child care home in Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

928 Southgate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610. (919) 866-8117.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 14 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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?

14 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 14, 2026.

14 violations cited in the last three years, 12 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

14 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Oct 14, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • Records were not made available for review.

    “One child’s records were not available for review.”

    Rule Records were not made available for review..

  • 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 last reviewed January 2025.”

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

Nov 13, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

    “A written activity plan was not available.”

    Rule Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

    “A fire extinguisher could not be located in the vehicle used for transportation.”

    Rule Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 9, 2025: unannounced8 violations
  • Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not available.

    “Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not on file for one child.”

    Rule Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

    “Health assessments were not on file for two children.”

    Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

    “Immunization record was not on file for two children.”

    Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 operator did not have identifying information for children being transported that included a photograph and a copy of the emergency medical care information in the vehicle whenever children were transported.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

    “Hazardous cleaning supplies including bleach, aerosol can of Microban, laundry detergent, and multipurpose cleaner were stored in an unlocked laundry room accessible to children.”

    Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Individuals who provide care for less than 5 hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.

    “The substitute did not have documentation of 16 hours of orientation, completed health questionnaire, emergency medical care plan review, review of EPR plan, and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy review.”

    Rule Individuals who provide care for less than 5 hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Records were not made available for review.

    “The EPR plan was not available for review.”

    Rule Records were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.

    “The operator did not collect and submit samples of water used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis.”

    Rule The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

May 15, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

    “A bottle of Clorox cleaner was stored on the back of the toilet within reach of children.”

    Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 14 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 14, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Mar 26, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Nov 13, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Jun 18, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 13, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 5, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 15, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 9, 2025Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Nov 21, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
May 15, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited
May 9, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 14, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 25, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 18, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Family Child Care Home, holding a Five Star Family CC Home License since Jun 16, 2026.
  • Licensed for 8 children, ages 1 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 92003859.
  • Restriction: Other - No more than 4 children under the age of 24 months.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: Truesdale, Brandy K.
Source:

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.
Source:

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 470 child care providers in Wake County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 14.
Source:

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.

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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How to read a record

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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