Five Star Center License
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Sunshine Scholars Academy
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
603 Gaston Boulevard,
New Bern, NC 28560-4616
Quick Facts
Capacity
181 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000597
Expired
Mar 18, 2022
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 is a five-star preschool and child care center serving children from infancy through age 12 in New Bern, North Carolina. Our nurturing teachers provide age-appropriate learning, engaging activities, outdoor play, and a safe environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Additional Information:
Open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Call the New Bern center at (252) 359-3700 or the enrollment team toll-free at 1-866-288-8757 for enrollment information or to schedule a tour.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1, an empty tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and an empty tube of Aquaphor Diaper Rash Paste were not discarded. In space #7b, an EpiPen and Albuterol inhaler was on file for a child that was no longer enrolled in the facility. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | 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. A child was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep chart, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member A. Barton hired on 10/9/23, had a criminal qualifying letter dated 10/25/23 on file. | |||
| 2023-12-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. It was reported that a child left the center with center with a mark on their face that was not present upon arriving to the center. An incident report was not on file to review. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member assigned to space #2 left the classroom, leaving twelve (12) children, one year of age, in care with one staff. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member assigned to space #2 were heard and seen speaking to children in harsh tones with statements of “stay on your bed” and “wait your turn”. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. A shaded area was not available in the preschool and school age outdoor space. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, a screen time log was not used to document screen time. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in space #5 did not wash their hands upon entering the building after outside play. | |||
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