Happy Kidz
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 21, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items, Including but Not Limited To, Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, and Gasoline or Kerosene, Whether or Not…
intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to childr
- All Indoor and Outdoor Areas Used by the Children Were Not Kept Clean, Orderly, and Free of Items Which Are Potentially Hazardous to Children Including Removal…
of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
Small wooden blocks were tattered, worn, and missing paint. The dramatic play kitchen stove was missing doors. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/4/2026
- 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.
The most current pet vaccination for the operator's dog expired on May 15, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive
- Copy of Each Child's Immunization Record, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File.
A copy of an immunization record was not on file for one children enrolled. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/4/2026