Description: SUNSHINE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 144 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival, I observed Ms. Grier, Director/ Owner, in the hallway. Ms. Grier then turned around and went into space #3. Once I entered into space #3, I observed Ms. Grier as the only caregiver. Ms. Grier stated that she was the only caregiver and could not come out of the classroom. Ms. Grier was in the hallway upon me entering the building, leaving ten (10) children unsupervised, two (2) four year old children and eight (8) five year old children. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | 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. I observed the kitchen door open during today's visit. In the kitchen, I observed a cabinet that stores cleaning supplies, this cabinet was not locked and the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not available for review during todays visit. Ms. Grier, Owner/Director was in the classroom during today's visit and was not able to assist me with the visit. Ms. Grier was given the option to tell me how to locate staff files, or to bring the children with her to the office space in order to give me the files. Ms. Grier declined both options. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member D. Emercier was present during today's visit. Mr. Emercier was in the place of both the cook and a caregiver in space #2 during todays visit. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The center has hired three (3) new staff members since their last visit. Ms. Grier, Owner/Director was in the classroom during today's visit and was not able to assist me with the visit. Ms. Grier was given the option to tell me how to locate staff files, or to bring the children with her to the office space in order to give me the files. Ms. Grier declined both options. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. In space #2, I observed staff member A. Mayes and D. Emecier present with 19 children. The maximum capacity for this space is 18 children. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 center's last fire inspection was conducted on 2/2/21, the provider has not scheduled another inspection yet. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The lavatory is space #1 is not in good repair, I observed toilet paper holders that are rusted and cover for the bottom of the sink broken off. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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 #4, I observed a window seal that was not in good repair (chipped and peeling). | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On the playground, I observed spacing in the fence/ gates that measures at 6 inches (near both gates). | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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 porch leading to the playground area, I observed a loose rail that has nails exposed/ accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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 one electrical outlet not in use without a safety cover. In space #4 I observed three electrical outlets that were not in use not covered. | |||
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