Sunshine Daycare

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The operator’s last annual health questionnaire was completed on October 17, 2024, which expired on October 17, 2025.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.

“The operator did not complete the EPR in Child Care training until January 15, 2026, which exceeded the required deadline of October 21, 2025.”

Rule The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 last documented pet vaccinations on file for the operator’s dog, Chiquis expired on January 10, 2026.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“The operator did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available for review.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“Prescription medications were stored on top of the counter in the kitchen, not in a locked storage as required.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).

“Written authorization to apply Desitin and Aquaphor diapering creams to the enrolled child, J.R., was not on file.”

Rule Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).. Corrected during the inspection.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“An aerosol can of Rust-Oleum spray paint was observed sitting on the steps in the outdoor play area.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator did not complete a successful renewal of the CPR training on or prior to the expiration date of August 26, 2025.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator did not complete a successful renewal of the first aid training on or prior to the expiration date of August 26, 2025.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Aerosol cans of Lysol and Microban sanitizer were unlocked in the child care area.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage 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: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children.

“The operator did not wash her hands before preparing the children’s plates for lunch.”

Rule Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children.. 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: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child.

“The operator did not wash her hands after diapering a child.”

Rule Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child.. 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: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

“An activity plan was not available.”

Rule Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.. Corrected during the inspection.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.

“This information was not on file for the infant enrolled.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.. Corrected during the inspection.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“This information was not on file for any of the three children who had been enrolled more than 30 days.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“Playground inspection documentation was not available.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“The time of arrival and departure was not available.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“This signed verification statement was not on file for any of the three enrolled children.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“This verification statement was not on file for any of the three enrolled children.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“This signed verification statement was not on file for any of the three enrolled children.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.