The Sunshine House, Inc. #147

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 original approved fire inspection report were not submitted within one week of the inspection.The approved fire inspection report were reviewed 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.

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

“Two unused vehicles, located in the front parking lot are collecting weeds. The white protective barriers in the playground area cannot be seen, this may cause a tripping hazard.”

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: Apr 9, 2026. 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.

“The door used to access the refrigerator area in space # 1, does not close properly.”

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: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.

“The first toilet seat near the sink in space 4B is visibly soiled showing wear and tear.”

Rule Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.. 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.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In Space #3, there were food particles and trash debris on the floor. This classroom is used for the school age children. There were no children present. This was corrected when the staff member swept the floor, cleaned and sanitized the floors.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #5, the ceiling fan contained about 1/4 inch of visible dust on the five wings. In addition, in Space #1,#2,#3,#5 on the center base of the ceiling fan, there were visible dust particles. This was corrected when the administrator cleaned the ceiling fans.”

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

At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.

“In Space #4a, there was one staff member present with a group of children, and the staff member did not successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.”

Rule At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training 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: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Distant learning was used to complete First Aid and CPR training.”

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 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

“In Space #1, there were not any books available for the children. There were not enough blocks available for the children. This was corrected when the administrator added books to the activity areas.”

Rule Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Sand is covering the protective barrier in the play area used by preschool age children and the play area used by toddlers. The white protective barriers cannot be seen, this may cause a tripping harzard.”

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: May 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Trash cans throughout the establishment were not clean (food items that splashed on trash can had not been cleaned in space,#2&#3)”

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: May 2, 2024. 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 #2, #3, #4a, #4b,and,#5 the paint on the window seals is peeling. In space #4b, and #5, the rubber border at the bottom of the walls located in the children’s restroom is peeling from the surface. In space #2, the exit door to the playground area has stains and scuff marks.”

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: May 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. 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.

“Located in space#1, three bottles were not labeled with dates received. This was corrected during the visit, the bottles were received this morning. Today’s date were written on the three 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.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“Located in the play area used by infants, weeds were visible in the fence. The weeds were spilling over into the play area accessible to infants in care.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.

“In space #3,located in the restroom used by school-age children the middle toilet brown spots were visible inside the toilet.”

Rule Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.