Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden - Ayden NC Four Star Center License

3873 LEE STREET , AYDEN NC 28513
(252) 745-5290

About the Provider

Description: SUNSHINE SCHOLARS ACADEMY - AYDEN is a Four Star Center License in AYDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 136 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 74000942
  • Capacity: 136
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-11-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-11-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-09 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
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.
2023-11-09 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
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.
2023-11-09 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. The hall staff bathroom door was unlocked, stored in the bathroom was gallons of Fabuloso and Bissel Cleaner.
2023-11-09 Violation 887 .0606(g)
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.
2023-09-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-28 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 the activity plan was dated for July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023.
2023-09-28 Violation 528 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Todays menu reflected unbreaded fish, peas and carrots, pears, and milk. Children were served pepperoni pizza on pita bread, peas, mixed fruit and milk. Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu on the parent board.
2023-09-28 Violation 533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)
Breast 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 #1 bottles for an infant child were not labeled with the child's name and date.
2023-09-28 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom in space #6 the toilet was covered with a plastic bag, the toilet was missing the tank cover. In outdoor space #3 there was on tricycle missing handle covers exposing the edges, edges and handles of the tricycle were rusted. The wooden containment border in outdoor space #1 was broken creating pointed edges.
2023-09-28 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 #1 a container of Zep wipes were stored in a cabinet above five feet but not locked.
2023-09-28 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1 one Flovent HFA and Ventolin HFA inhalers were not in their original box and did not have the prescription label.
2023-09-28 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 outdoor space #3 there was a little tykes car with broken wheels and in outdoor space #4 the lid the storage bin was broken.
2023-09-28 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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 hired on 8/22/23 did not have a valid TB skin test on file.

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