The Sunshine House #209

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

“During the visit, I observed a base board that was separated from the wall in space 807 exposing a damaged wall that was accessible to infants.”

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: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of First Aid training.”

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 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin in space four (4) in an unlocked box stored on a shelf over five (5) vertical feet.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“During the visit, I observed two (2) diaper cream authorization forms in space three (3) that did not include all required information. Ms. Smith updated the forms during the visit. I also observed one (1) medication for a child enrolled in space five (5) located in the office that did not have a medical authorization form on file.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin in space four (4) that was not in the original container or accompanied by written instructions.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Balloons were accessible to children.

“During the visit, I observed several balloons used for decoration in space seven (7).”

Rule Balloons were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“During the visit, I observed documentation that a field trip occurred on 06/12/2025 and did not have written permission to transport children.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“During the visit, I observed two (2) expired medication permission forms in space one (1).”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the school-age playground, I observed a metal stake on the mulch border that was elevated and exposed.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.