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Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden
Ayden, NC
· Pitt County
3873 LEE STREET,
Ayden, NC 28513
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000942
License Holder
3873 LEE STREET, LLC
License Issued
Dec 8, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| 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. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | 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. In space #6, there was peeling paint above the hand sink near the restroom. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| 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. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | 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. Two of sixteen children emergency and identifying information did not include a photograph. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| 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. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| 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. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | 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. The review date documented on the EPR Plan on file is dated July 6, 2023. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-350L |
| 2025-11-06 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-350L |
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | 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. 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | 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. 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. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Violation | 1886 | .0902(b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-21 | 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. Staff employed on 12/16/24 did not have a copy of a TB screener or TB test results on file for review. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | 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. On van #1, nine of the nineteen emergency and identifying information documents reviewed did not include a photograph. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | 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. 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | 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. 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. | |||
| 2025-04-21 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-148L |
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 401 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | 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. Safe sleep checks were not documented on 11/21/24 for two infants that were asleep during the visit. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | 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. Four of ten staff files reviewed did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file for review. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| 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). | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 9996 | |
| 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). | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #3 and space #5. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| 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. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. Five staff did not have a valid First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. Five staff did not have valid CPR training on file. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 9/7/2023 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation completed on file. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | 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. One of eleven children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport was not file for six of eleven children being transported. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there was one caregiver with six children ages, 0-1 year of age. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 321 | .1403(f) |
| Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. Center staff do not get into the pool with the children during aquatic activities at a local pool. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 322 | .1403(g)(1-5) |
| Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information. The center aquatic policies did not include the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures and that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 323 | 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) |
| Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. Prior to participating in an aquatic activity, staff did not sign a statement that they received the center's aquatic policy. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A group of ten children ages 3 - 5 years of age had access to a small football, a small soccer ball, and 2 tricycles while outdoors. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted at the front entrance was for the month of June 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant fed themselves a bottle while positioned in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Before beginning work/ entry into a classroom, three staff did not wash their hands and one staff did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch to the children. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription of Albuterol was located in a red bag that hung below five feet on the outdoor fence post therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription of Albuterol in space #6 expired on 3/23/23. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A medication authorization for Albuterol located in space #6 expired on 3/21/23. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was positioned on a storage bench below five feet while outdoors with a group of children therefore not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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