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The Sunshine House - Concord
Concord, NC
· Cabarrus County
3056 WEDDINGTON ROAD,
Concord, NC 28027
Quick Facts
Capacity
250 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
13000265
License Holder
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC.
License Issued
Sep 21, 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
The Sunshine House - Concord is a Five Star Center License in CONCORD NC, with a maximum capacity of 250 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.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-283L |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. An employee (DOH: 4/13/2026) did not have a signed and dated statement that they have received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Division was not notified of a new employee (DOH: 2/2/2026) within five days of hire. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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's (DOH: 2/2/2026) signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy indicated that the policy was reviewed on 2/27/2026. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1125-186A |
| 2025-11-21 | 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 after being notified of incident. | |||
| 2025-11-21 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On November 10, 2025, a staff member abruptly pulled a three-year-old child by the right arm and sat the child between her legs in effort to move the child away from another child. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 10 there was an area above an outlet where the paint had peeled, and drywall was exposed. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | 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. Two staff with hire dates of 7/30/24 and 11/8/24 did not have a valid First Aid Certification. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The files for two children did not include information regarding fears, behavior characteristics, or special medical needs. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-396L |
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-396L |
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher in a classroom with one-year-old children had her back turned for five minutes while they completed an attendance sheet. This resulted in a child getting scratched on the face. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen was not locked and the stove was hot, and no one was present in the kitchen. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | 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. Three staff members had not signed the policy prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | 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. There was not a permission to administer form with an emergency medication in Space 7. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-214L |
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe Arrival and Departure Procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Two outlets were not covered with safety plugs in space 8. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. The laundry room was not locked and contained hazardous materials that were accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Medication did not match the pharmaceutical box in space 12. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The permission to administer form was incomplete in space 14. The permission to administer form had expired in space 8 and space 12. The permission to administer form was incorrect in space 6. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. An expired prescription was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed in space 4. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. In space 3 there were three sleeping infants which staff members did not document sleep charts. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A healthcare provider choice was not listed on the employee information form. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-223L |
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A gate on the playground used by preschool children was not secure enough and allowed a child to squeeze through to the other side. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-190L |
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 8 the activity plan in the hall did not have a date. The activity plan hanging in the classroom was dated September 5-8, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls in all classrooms have areas of visible dirt. In spaces 6 and 2 there are multiple areas where drywall needs to be repaired due to peeling. Space 2 was covered during the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. In Space 17 there were knobs and handles missing from the sink and refrigerator in the home living area. A cash register had a crack in the corner. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. In Space 2 there was an incorrect permission to administer an OTC form, "as needed" was used instead of a measurable amount. The name of the medication was also not listed. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Bus #6273 had a valid inspection but the valid registration was not available, and the sticker was not on the vehicle. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. There were 16 pictures missing from emergency information forms on the buses. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Handwashing steps in all the classrooms are worn, soiled and need to be replaced. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 7 push pins were stored in a drawer on the children's level. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 Spaces 6 and 8 there were outlets which did not have a protective covering. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 8 an aerosol can and bulk soap were stored on a shelf and not under lock and key. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 7 the permission to administer form had expired. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In Space 11 the Medical Action Plan was not complete. In Space 7 the medication in the classroom did not match the medication listed on the Medical Action Plan. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 5 a prescription ointment had been prescribed for seven days. The course of treatment ended on February 7, 2023 but the medication was still in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space 3, upon my arrival to the classroom an infant was observed on their tummy asleep on the floor. The child was moved to the crib after my request. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. In a classroom with two year old children, the teacher was heard using harsh and loud language with the children. The director addressed the issue upon my request. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. In Space 7 the permission to administer had expired. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Spaces 11 and 5 the activity plans were dated September 26-30, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | 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 8 there was drywall exposed and multiple places where the paint was peeling. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | 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 7 there were three bottles of hand sanitizer in a low unlocked drawer and accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | 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. In Space 9 there were push pins in a drawer and accessible to children. There were also two plastic bags on a low shelf and accessible to children. In Space 7 there were thumbtacks in a drawer and accessible to children under three. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. One staff member listed on the EMC is no longer working at the facility. | |||
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-09 | 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 child was not signed in, in space 1. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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 8, the wall is peeling and is down to the sub wall in two places and down to the sheet rock in another place. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the toddler playground, there are two bolts/spikes sticking up from the containment border. On the preschool playground, the covering/finish on the steps to the equipment is coming off and is rusty in places. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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. In space 12, there was a container of ZEP Clean EMS Spirit !! Disinfectant and two containers of bulk soap in an unlocked cabinet. In space 16, there was a container of ZEP Clean EMS Spirit !! Disinfectant and one container of bulk soap in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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. One staff, date of employment 9/20/21, received 4 hours of orientation within the first two weeks instead of the 6 hours that is required. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Bus with license plate AMY-2078 has two seat that are ripped and have exposed foam rubber. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four children's Discipline Policy did not have a date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three children's applications did not include all required information. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 9, there were twelve children, one three-year-old, nine four-year-olds, and two five-year-olds, present with one staff. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One NC Pre K child's health assessment did not include a vision screening. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One NC Pre K child's health assessment did not include a hearing screening. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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. One child's application did not have a medical action plan attached. | |||
| 2022-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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