Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden

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

“In space #6, there was peeling paint above the hand sink near the restroom.”

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 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“One child, eight years of age, enrolled in space #5, exited the outdoor space #4 and returned to the classroom to get the emergency bag, unaccompanied.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“A child enrolled 8/25/25 had a immunization recorded dated 5/20/24.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization 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: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Two of sixteen children emergency and identifying information did not include a photograph.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One toilet in space #7 and one toilet in space #8 did not have a cover on the tank. Two shelves in spaces #5, one shelf in space #6, and one shelf in space #7, had broken and hanging edging coming apart from the shelf.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Child enrolled on 8/25/25 had a health assessment dated 5/9/24.”

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: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The review date documented on the EPR Plan on file is dated July 6, 2023.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

“In space #7, Four (4) cots being used by children did not have a sheet on them, causing the children to lie directly on the cot surface.”

Rule All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“In space #6, staff was positioned with their back toward the dramatic play area of the classroom while two children play behind the teacher and were no visible.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“It was reported that on October 22, 2025, one staff was present with twenty-five (25) children, ranging in age from three years of age to school-aged.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Three (3) of the four(4) concrete footings of the shade structures in outdoor space #3 were exposed.”

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: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing spray, Febreze Air Freshener, Goo-Gone Adhesive Remover, and Sprayway Glass Cleaner were stored in the unlocked closet of space #4. Five (5) 5-gallon buckets of paint and one (1) 1-gallon bucket of paint was stored in the unlocked bathroom of space #5.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Two (2) staff employed on 9/16/25 did not complete six hours of training on the required topics within the first two weeks of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“Six(6) children, less than one year of age, were present in space #1 with one staff.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. A child enrolled in space #1 was propped on a horseshoe shaped pillow, on the floor as they had a bottle.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Mulch under and around the stationary structure on outdoor space #3 was compacted and did not measure six (6) inches in depth.”

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: Oct 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“Staff employed on 9/16/25 did not have a signed acknowledgement of review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had CPR training from an nonapproved training organization.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. 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. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have First Aid training for infants and children. Staff employed on 11/11/24 had First Aid training from an nonapproved training organization.”

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

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Two of the five children’s files reviewed, contained an immunization record dated beyond thirty days of enrollment.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One of the five children’s files reviewed, contained a medical assessment dated beyond thirty days of enrollment.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff employed on 11/11/24 had a qualification letter on file dated 11/15/25.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Staff employed on 6/7/23 did not complete all the health and safety trainings required.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“Staff employed on 9/11/24 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“Staff employed on 9/11/24 and 1/3/25 did not have documentation of the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

“One of five children records reviewed did not have signed documentation of the review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“No authorization was on file for one tube of Sun Basics Sunscreen Lotion located in space #7. Authorization for one Ventolin HFA inhaler had an authorization on file that expired on 11/6/24.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“During a diaper change in space #1 the teacher did not gather the materials prior to starting the diapering processed and kept the gloves on for the entire diapering process. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d).”

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

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

“The key was left in the lock of the kitchen door on two separate occasions during the visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(e).”

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

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 seizure action plan was not on file for a child with a doctors not that stated the child has febrile seizures.”

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.. 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 one month.

“Safe sleep checks were not documented on 11/21/24 for two infants that were asleep during the visit.”

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 one month.. Corrected during the inspection.

Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.

“Children were changed on a shift basis and not when they were wet or soiled.”

Rule Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The quesadilla, grapes, and toss salad served to infants was not developmentally appropriate.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. 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.

“One bottle of Equate Children’s pain and fever relief was not in locked storage.”

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.

“The wrong authorization was completed by the parent and did not include the reason for taking the medication, dosage, and side effects.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“Four of ten staff files reviewed did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file for review.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“One child’s feeding schedule in space #1 was not updated when the child began eating cereal.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Three of four footings of the shade structure exposed 1 to 2 inches of concrete on outdoor space #3. There were two shelves in the block area that with chipping laminate, exposing the practical board.”

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

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #3 and space #5.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One tube of prescription Ketoconal Cream 2% was stored in an unlocked ben above five feet in space #2.”

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

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Staff employed on 3/11/24 and 3/25/24 received 10 hours of orientation training during the first six weeks of employment.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The activity plan in space #1 was dated for October 23-27, 2023, and in space #4 the activity plan was dated for October 9-13, 2023.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 15, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. 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 one month.

“Sleep charts were not available for review.”

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 one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 15, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Children enrolled in space #7 were observed exiting the classroom space and entering the hallway. Two children enrolled in space #7 entered the hallway, the lobby and exited through the front door of the facility, entering the parking lot. The teacher assigned to the space exited the classroom and out the building, and brought the two children back into the building.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 15, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.