Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
107 LAUREL AVENUE, CARRBORO, NC 27510Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has scheduled a fire inspection
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
During today's visit food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence). A individual written feeding plan was not available or posted during today's visit, for a child who started
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The monthly playground inspection did not have a date and time documented. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
All staff files were not made available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2025
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