Sunshine Daycare and Preschool

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

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

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

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

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space #4/5, I observed a part of the carpet that was coming up and considered a tripping hazard.”

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

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“In space #6a, I observed one child present that did not have an arrival time.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #6b, I observed an open container of plastic bags on the counter, accessible to one year old children.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space #1a/1b and in the bathroom for girls and boys, the sink is coming apart from the wall/caulking needs repair. The fence on the outdoor learning environment (OLE) is broken and the wooden boarder on the OLE is not in good repair.”

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: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“On the OLE, the mulch surfacing was less than six inches.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 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 #1b, I observed three ceiling tiles that 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: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space #1a, an electrical outlet not in use did not have an electric cover.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“On the OLE, I observed the gate door in the back left corner with a gap that is not less than 3 1/2 inches.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Today the OLE fence was monitored and measures below the minimum height of four (4) feet.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #6b, I observed plastic bags underneath the diaper changing table, not locked and accessible to infants and toddlers.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. 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 space #2a, I observed 2 broken toy bins. On the OLE, I observed debris on the ground.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The center was not able to provide documentation of the qualification letter of one new employee. (CH)”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“A child in space #1a with an allergy that requires an EPI pen did not have documentation of a medical action plan.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“One new staff member (CH) did not have documentation of receiving a TB test prior to employment.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening 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 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“One new staff member’s (CH) qualifying letter expired on 10/21/2024.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“One new/ rehired staff member (SM) did not have medical documents filed separately from personnel file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two out of eleven staff members did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review at the center. (DM and DC)”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

“The area that covers the air conditioning units have been knocked down, making the units accessible to children.”

Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space #1a, I observed the blue carpet near the teachers desk not in good repair. In space #4/5, I observed the green carpet by the book area not in good repair.”

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 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Two out of eleven staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file (VN and AG)”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 26, 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 1b, I observed peeling paint on the ceiling tiles.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean 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 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

“In space #4/5, the cots had tears and holes/ not in good repair.”

Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. 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 (LP) with a start date of 10/18/23 had a medical report dated for 10/20/2023.”

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: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Seven out of eleven staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. (PH,RC,AM,LM,VN,SH,CG)”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space #1b, I observed a power strip with four outlets not in use and not covered/accessible to children. In space #4/5 I observed two electrical outlets not in use and not covered/accessible to children.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“When I first entered the playground, I observed a wooden arch that is not sturdy/leaning. I also observed the fence on the right side, leaning/ not sturdy.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“One staff member (LP) with a start date of 10/18/23 had a TB test dated for 10/19/2023.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening 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: Mar 22, 2024. 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 centers last fire inspection was on 1/31/23.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Eight out of eleven staff members did not have documentation of completing their required hours for on-going training. (PH,RC,AM,LM,VN,AG,SH,CG)”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The mulch on the playground measured under six inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 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 space 1b, I observed legos blocks in a broken container with a broken top. I observed debris on the playground, coming from underneath the fence.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.