Atru Stars Family Childcare
A family child care home in Knightdale, North Carolina 27545
304 Fayetteville St, Knightdale, North Carolina 27545. (984) 848-6428.
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The short answer
- 18 violations in the last three years
- Oct 142026 the latest visit on record
- 10 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?
11 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 14, 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
18 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Oct 14, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“One dog’s pet type and proof of rabies vaccinations were not available during the visit. This information must be obtained by the vet and submitted to me by 10-28-26.”
Apr 8, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Outdoor stationary play equipment was not anchored and/or equipment was installed over concrete or asphalt.
“The metal swing set located in the fenced in back yard was not anchored down.”
Oct 29, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal.”
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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.
“Two children’s (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE).”
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The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.
“No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created.”
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Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S.
“20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration.”
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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.
“No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian.”
Feb 27, 2025: unannounced3 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 1/16/2025 did not have a medical 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 enrolled 1/16/2025 did not have immunizations on file.”
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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. Eleven children’s files did not have the written plan of care on file.”
Jan 9, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.
“The training was not completed within 90 days after licensure for S. Covington and was more than a year old for J. Hines. The previous training was completed in 2022.”
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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.
“Jalisa’s CPR and first aid training expired November 12, 2024 and was not renewed before the expiration date.”
Nov 15, 2024: unannounced5 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.
“Two children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical 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 did not have immunizations on file within 30 days of enrollment.”
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Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.
“One child did not have permission to be off premises for walks or outings.”
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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.
“All four children’s files reviewed did not have the receipt of the shaken baby abusive head trauma policy.”
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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.
“One child did not have the parent statement that the NC Summary of the Law was received.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Child Care Home, holding a Three Star Family CC Home License since Aug 20, 2025.
- Licensed for 10 children, ages 2 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 92004023.
- Restriction: Other - 2nd shift ends @ 9 p.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.
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: Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC.
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 470 child care providers in Wake County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; 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 |
|---|---|
| Atru Stars Family Childcare This child care provider | 18 |
| Cora’s Caring Hands | 2 |
| Knightdale Head Start | 4 |
| Kids Educational Center IV | 6 |
| Widewaters Learning Center | 13 |
| Forestville Road Elementary | 1 |
| Hodge Road Elementary | 0 |
| Touched By An Angel Open Arms Child Care Center | 19 |
| Knightdale Station Preschool | 11 |
| Knightdale Elementary | 2 |
| Grace and Mercy Christian Academy | 5 |
| Little Achievers Daycare LLC | 1 |
| Young Explorers Child Care Center | 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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