Four Star Center License
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Sunset Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
5416 BEATTIES FORD ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28216
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002063
License Holder
BEGINNING YEARS DAYCARE IV, INC.
License Issued
Jul 26, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Kiara Mcgee
2015-01-14 13:43:52
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This is a wonderful daycare. NY children have been attending sunset child development center for almost 6 years & they love it! Very clean, caring, loving staff, & affordable.
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About the Provider
SUNSET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-404L |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-176L |
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on wall in space #4 and space #5. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed the following: in space #5, the electrical outlet cover not in good repair in the bathroom and the caulking around the sink not in good repair. The handrail on the ramp to the OLE is not in good repair. A wooden plank on the ramp to the OLE is not in good repair. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. I observed exposed nails on the ramp railing that leads from the main door to the OLE. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| 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. I observed debris on the Outdoor Learning Environment. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-158L |
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-294L |
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-108L |
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. As a staff member was gathering her belongings to leave for the day and a child picked up her McDonalds cup of water. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the OLE, the mulch surfacing measured beneath the six inch height requirement. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| 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. During today's visit, I observed debris on the OLE, near the ramp children use to access the OLE space. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, I observed three bottles in the refrigerator with the wrong date (10/15/24). | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #6, I observed a charger plugged into an outlet near the diaper changing table/ accessible to infants. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| 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 #4, I observed a broken toy bin. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4 and #5, I observed rusted paper towel holders in the bathrooms. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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 #3, I observed an outlet cover not in use, without a safety cover. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| 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. I observed a broken adult chair on the playground. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Four out of ten chilren's records did not have documentation of the child's hospital preference. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One new staff member (start date:9/14/23) did not have documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (A.C) | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, there was no staff/ child ratio sheet posted. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #1, I observed a hole in the wall behind the closet door. In space #2, the (L) bathroom was not in good repair, I observed: holes in the wall behind the toilet, the caulking peeling around the sink, the paper towel holder rusted; inside the toilet bowl not clean. In space #5, I observed the (L) bathroom not in good repair, I observed; the ceiling hanging in spots because of water spots, the paper towel holder rusted, the caulking around the sink not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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 #6, I observed three electrical outlets near the diaper changing table and refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 880 | .0604(r) |
| Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. In space #6, I observed one evacuation crib where 7 infants are enrolled. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Three out of three new employees did not have emergency information filed on or before the first day of work. (S.O, P.K, A.G) | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. Three out of three new staff members did not have documentation that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to providing care with children. (S.O, P.K, A.G) | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on the back door frame of space #4. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Nine out of thirteen staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One out of eleven children's files did not have a completed health assessment within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Eight out of thirteen staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two out of thirteen staff members did not complete all topic areas within five years of completing the previous health and safety topics. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two out of eleven children's files did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space #6, did not have a thermometer to monitor the temperature. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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 #5, I observed two electrical outlets that did not have safety covers. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space #5, I observed the laundry room closet door unlocked, this is where cleaning supplies/ laundry detergent is stored. These hazardous items were not properly stored and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member J.S, with a start date of 1/31/2023 did not have a file available for review. This staff member is a re-hire, but does not have any new records for her staff file. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #1, I observed peeling paint on the wall in the book area. In space #2, I observed the ceiling of the bathroom not in good repair. In space #4, the wall behind the toilet in the boys bathroom was not in good repair. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. On the playground, I observed a wooden panel of the fence coming off, the nail is exposed to children. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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 #6, I observed two electrical outlets that were not in use that did not have safety covers. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space #3, I observed an aerosol air freshener in the closet, the closet door was not locked. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| 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. I observed debris and a broken wooden playhouse on the playground. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three out of ten staff members did not receive the required amount of on going training hours. (S.E, M.V, T.D) | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. Van #2 (tag:JEY-1302) did not have a fire extinguisher located on the vehicle. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| 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. Emergency information did not contain photographs of children being transported. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the caregiver documents the children's in times but does not document the out times. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three out of eight children's records that were reviewed did not have the proper information for the child's health care professional. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Both vehicles used to transport children did not have no tobacco/ smoking sign posted. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground measures at three inches instead of six inches. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| 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. Staff member P.W with a start date of 3/31/22 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
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