Four Star Center License
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The Sunshine House
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8709 DAVIS LAKE PKWY,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 599-9225
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60001229
License Holder
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE INC.
License Issued
Dec 16, 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
License Conditions: Other - Daytime care only
Reviews
Mrs.Copelin
2023-04-26 21:51:54
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I would not recommend this place, as my child was physically assaulted by an employee at this establishment. I have learned that this was not the first time a child was physically assaulted at this establishment. I did press charges.
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About the Provider
The Sunshine House is dedicated to providing families with a safe and caring place to help educate and nurture their most precious gift. We offer children a fun and educational curriculum that will help children develop socially while providing a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning -- everything your child needs to grow up happy and healthy.
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Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-15 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A cream expired March 2026 for a child in space 8. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | 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. Expired permission form for children in space 2 expired June 9, 2026 and on May 21, 2026; a form expired May 7, 2026, for a child in space 8. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-06 | 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 May 19, 2025, Fire Inspection Report was not submitted within five (5) days. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months; were practiced September 26, 2025 and February 20, 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-02 | 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 (J.P.) did not have verification that First Aid was completed. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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 (J.P.) did not have verification of completion of CPR training. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-06 | 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. Two (2) infant bottles were not dated and labeled. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. Books and cardboard blocks were observed in poor repair. Broken crayons and markers without lids were observed in Space 7. Materials were removed and/or replaced during the visit. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. A child with prescription diaper cream did not have documentation of applying the medication each time it was used. Instructions indicated to apply after each diaper change. Documentation was noted on 12/1/23. The child was absent on 12/4/23 but was present 12/5/23 and no documentation of applying the medication was noted on 12/5/23. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 325 | .1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. A teacher in Space 7 was heard from the hallway directing children to clean up. She was heard raising her voice and stating "pick it up!" to a child. When I walked into the classroom the teacher was observed sitting on a chair organizing materials in bins. Her back was to the door and she was heard and observed using an inappropriate tone and inappropriate volume as she told children to clean up. The children were across the room on a carpet. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-11 | 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. The safe sleep chart was completed accurately. Four (4) safe sleep checks were documented after the child woke up from nap according to the iPad. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-24 | 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. On April 19, 2023, nine children, age two, were present and witnessed a staff member discipline a child using rough handling. | |||
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On April 19, 2023,a staff member disciplined a two year old child by roughly pushing the child to floor on more than on occasion. The same staff member also swatted towards the child's leg. | |||
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | 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. One (1) child's permission to transport was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's emergency medical care (EMC) information was not updated annually. One (1) child's EMC information was not dated. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures on the toddler and school-aged playground measured below six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-03 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Per the Child Care Fire Inspection form under #19 exits should be free of obstructions. In Space 7 diaper boxes were stacked in front of one (1) exit door and tricycles were lined up outside the door blocking the door. In Space 8 a shelf and housekeeping center materials were in front of one (1) exit door. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio was not posted in Space 2. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 2. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline policy did not list the date of enrollment on the signed form. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | 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. It was reported that one (1) new employee began caring for children on 11/10/22 and the shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was dated 11/11/22. | |||
| 2022-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-28 | 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. A sippy cup in Space 1 was not labeled with the infants name and date. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 8. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | 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. Two (2) bottles were dated incorrectly. One (1) bottle was dated 9/13/22 and one (1) was dated 9/14/22. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. One (1) child was not marked present in Space 8. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 1793 | .0902( c ) |
| Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. One (1) child under 12 months had a bottle of apple juice. It was reported that the child was given the bottle in the afternoon. No prescription or written statement was on file. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-19 | 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. A swing on the Pre-K playground was observed broken and the chains were wrapped around the top of the structure. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-08 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Ceiling tiles were observed stained in the hallway outside of Space 4a and Space 5. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-31 | 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. On May 23, 2022, a staff member pushed a cot hitting a five-year old child on the arm. In addition, the same staff member dropped a cot on the floor in a manner that was not appropriate. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On May 23, 2022, a staff member created an unsafe environment for a five-year-old child when she lifted a cot with her foot while in close proximity to the child, hitting the child in the eye, causing an injury. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two (2) children's applications were not completed in full. Children's fears and behavior characteristics were not addressed by the parent. Repeat violation 5/10/22 | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child's feeding plan was not updated to indicate the child could eat food provided by the facility. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the infant classroom was fifty (50) degrees. The refrigerator in the staff room where center food was also stored did not have a thermometer to measure the degrees. Repeat violation 5/10/22. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Space 1 and Space 4b did not have soap dispensers that worked. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The ceiling tiles in Space 6 and in the hallway outside of Space 6 were wet and/or stained. It was explained during the visit on 5/10/22 that walls were contracted to be painted. During that visit I observed trim work had been painted. Today there was no progress observed with painting and walls remained in poor repair. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate to the air conditioning unit on the preschool/Pre-K playground had a lock, however the lock did not prevent the gate from being opened. Repeat violation 5/10/22. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | 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. An incident report was not completed the day a child was injured. Repeat violation | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Three (3) incident reports were not logged. Repeat violation 5/10/22 | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member completed health and safety trainings May 4, 2017. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The license was not posted. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not marked present in Space 5. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 325 | 0.1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. A teacher was overheard speaking to children in a negative manner. Children were referred to as 'you' and they were told 'I'm not playing with you. Lay down.' using a harsh tone. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Space 2 for toddlers had four (4) books available for children. Kitchen items and blocks were stored in the closet. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A current allergy list was not posted in the kitchen. The posted allergy list was dated 7/2021 and it was reported children on the list no longer attended the center. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. One (1) set of infant bottles was not dated. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) A child under 15 months was moved from Space 2 to the infant room today. She did not have a feeding plan posted in the infant room. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. A feeding schedule was not signed by the parent for one (1) child (S.J.) | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the infant classroom was 55 degrees. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Balls on the toddler and Pre-K playgrounds were deflated. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jump rope was looped around the railing on climbing equipment on the Pre-k playground posing a hazard to children. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate to the air conditioning unit on the preschool Pre-K playground had a lock, however the lock did not prevent the gate from being opened. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The First Aid information sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained as required. The last incident recorded was in 2020 and an incident report was mailed to the consultant in April 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff had expired health questionnaires on file for review. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two (2) staff had expired emergency information on file for review. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not on bus #2 (HMA-2365). It was reported that the bus was used periodically for transportation. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. Five (5) children who were transported on 5/9/22 did not have photograph's for identification in an emergency. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. Three (3) children who were transported on 5/9/22 did not have current permission to transport. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 4/4/22 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Nine (9) children did not list the child's name on the signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children's applications were not completed in full. Children's fears and behavior characteristics were not addressed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff was verified as qualified in the DCDEE system, however a letter was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. More than 90 days passed between drills. A drill was completed 8/31/21 and the next drill was completed 12/7/21. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. An employee who began work today and relieved staff for lunch breaks did not have a signed policy. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted in Space 1. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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