The Sunshine House, Inc. #146

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“In Space #3a, there was not a sufficient amount of materials in the library, dramatic-play, and block areas.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 9/26/25. The previous inspection was completed on 8/14/2024.”

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

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“In Space #3a, the staff/child ratio was not posted in the classroom.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In Space #3a, four damaged books were observed in the library area. When this was brought to the teacher’s attention, she made the damaged books inaccessible to the children.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two teachers (T.C. and J.S.) did not obtain first aid certification within 90 days of employment.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In Space #3a, several torn cardboard boxes were observed in the block area. In Outdoor Area #2, the bottom of the fence next to the gate was observed in poor repair. The bottom horizontal rail of the fence was observed loosened from the rail end cups, which caused the bottom of the fence to separate from the fence base.”

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: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

“In Space #5, the bathroom was observed with insufficient lighting. The lights and vent fan were not working.”

Rule The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children’s emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

“In Space #3a, there was an insufficient amount of materials in the block area. One set of damaged cardboard boxes were observed in the block area, and needed to be removed. Another set of blocks was not available for the children.”

Rule The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“One staff member (C.N.) did not have a valid medical report on file (DOH: 10/18/24; Medical Report Completed: 3/16/21).”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“In space #1, two containers of expired Gerber rice cereal and one container of expired Gerber baby food (carrots) were stored on a shelf in the food-prep area. All of the expired items were immediately discarded by the teacher. This is a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a).”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two children did not have a medical report or health assessment on file that was completed by a licensed physician or medical practitioner within thirty days after enrollment.”

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: Jan 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“In Outdoor Area #1, a broken tunnel was stored in the playground used by infants and toddlers. The tunnel was immediately removed by the director and disposed of.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Corrected during the inspection.