Sunshine Daycare And Preschool

Violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.

Violation corrected during visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2024

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

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)

Violation corrected during visit

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground measured under six inches.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024