The Sunshine House, Inc. #144

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“The vents on the ceiling located in space A1-A4 and B1-B4 all displayed a black substance and are not in good repair.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“One child did not have a immunization record on file for review. Please refer to children’s record for additional information.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.

“One staff member completed first Aid/ CPR using distance learning. Please refer to staff and training worksheet for additional information.”

Rule Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“The top of the toilet located in the restroom of space B4 used by children were cracked and not in good repair.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“One child did not have a health assessment on file for review. Please refer to children’s record for additional information.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One staff member did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. Staff member completed the training during today’s visit. This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 3, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day.

“In Space #A3, an infant was observed laying on a boppy pillow on the carpet, with no activities or anything to do. Another infant was observed sitting in a bouncer with no activities or anything to do. When this was brought to the teacher’s attention, the children were given soft toys to play with.”

Rule Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space #A3, in the refrigerator, two bottles were labeled with 10/03/2025. When this was brought to the teacher’s attention, she stated that the parent brought the bottles in labeled incorrectly. The teacher put the correct date on the bottles.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In Space #A4, a pack of wipes labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” was stored on top of a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In the playground used by preschool and school age children, the tube barrier surrounding the swing set was disconnected in the far-left corner near the fence.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In Space #B1, the ceiling, located above the left-facing double window, was observed visibly bulging. In Space #B2, the ceiling, located above the right-facing double window, was observed visibly bulging and peeling.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space #A1, three prepared bottles of formula were not labeled with a date. When this was brought to the teacher’s attention, she immediately wrote today’s date on the bottles.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 most recent fire inspection was completed on November 05, 2024. The fire inspection report was received during today’s visit.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In Space #A2, a container of wall dispenser hand soap was stored in an unlocked changing table cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor. When it was brought to the teacher’s attention, the container was moved to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma (PSBSAHT) policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file. A staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement on file, stating that the PSBSAHT policy was reviewed prior to providing care to children. The acknowledgment was signed during today’s visit and placed in the staff member’s file.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“During today’s visit in space #2, a child’s hands were not washed after diaper changing. Once staff member were made aware by Administrator L. Hambrick. The proper diaper changing procedures were followed.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“During today’s visit in space #2, a staff member hands were not washed after diaper changing. Once staff member were made aware by Administrator L. Hambrick. The proper diaper changing procedures were followed.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“In space#7, located to the right once you exit through the exit door from classroom the concrete slab is broken and needs repair.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space#7, located in the block area there is a small hole in wall that is accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the visit, the provider moved a shelf to the cover the area to make inaccessible to children in care until repairs can be made.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.