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THE SUNSHINE HOUSE #209
Kernersville, NC
· Forsyth County
1414 UNION CROSS ROAD,
Kernersville, NC 27284
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34001290
License Holder
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC-N.C.
License Issued
Oct 18, 2020
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
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE #209 is a Three Star Center License in KERNERSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed a base board that was separated from the wall in space 807 exposing a damaged wall that was accessible to infants. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin in space four (4) in an unlocked box stored on a shelf over five (5) vertical feet. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin in space four (4) that was not in the original container or accompanied by written instructions. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. During the visit, I observed two (2) diaper cream authorization forms in space three (3) that did not include all required information. Ms. Smith updated the forms during the visit. I also observed one (1) medication for a child enrolled in space five (5) located in the office that did not have a medical authorization form on file. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of First Aid training. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-400L |
| 2025-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-16 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. During the visit, I observed several balloons used for decoration in space seven (7). | |||
| 2025-06-16 | 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. During the visit, I observed documentation that a field trip occurred on 06/12/2025 and did not have written permission to transport children. | |||
| 2025-06-16 | 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. During the visit, I observed two (2) expired medication permission forms in space one (1). | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-044L |
| 2024-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-114L |
| 2024-07-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the school-age playground, I observed a metal stake on the mulch border that was elevated and exposed. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-112L |
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-138L |
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-138L |
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed video footage that showed a child was left alone in a locked closet for approximately nineteen minutes in space four on 09/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space two, I observed a small shelf with peeling vinyl. On the preschool playground, I observed two tricycles that had black mold on the handles. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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. I observed five medications that were being administered past the length of time the authorization is valid. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) |
| Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. I observed one employee who began employment on 01/09/2023 that used distance learning to complete CPR and First Aid. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 2, 2022, a staff member failed to provide adequate supervision during transition to another classroom, allowing a fifteen-month-old child to be alone in a classroom for nine minutes. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 5, a current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On infant playground, there was one loose board near fence that needs to be repaired. On the school-age playground, there were three portruding bolts on plastic edging around stationary equipment that needs to be hammered down. On preschool playground, there was one protruding bolt on plastic edging around stationary equipment that needs to be hammered down. In Space 8, there were 22 foam rocks that were not in good condition and were removed during the visit. In Space 9, there were six damaged books that need to be replaced. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The diapering stations for Space 10 and Space 11 had plastic bags and gloves accessible. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 10, three foam pieces were accessible to children under three. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-13 | 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. One enrolled child, age one, was moved and put down by a staff member in a rough manner. | |||
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