Three Star Center License
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THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC. #146
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
5770 RAMSEY STREET,
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Quick Facts
Capacity
98 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 488-0507
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26001543
License Holder
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC. - N.C.
License Issued
Feb 19, 2021
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 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-06 | 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on 9/26/25. The previous inspection was completed on 8/14/2024. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In Space #3a, the staff/child ratio was not posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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. In Space #3a, there was not a sufficient amount of materials in the library, dramatic-play, and block areas. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space #3a, four damaged books were observed in the library area. When this was brought to the teacher's attention, she made the damaged books inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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 teachers (T.C. and J.S.) did not obtain first aid certification within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In Space #3a, there was an insufficient amount of materials in the block area. One set of damaged cardboard boxes were observed in the block area, and needed to be removed. Another set of blocks was not available for the children. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space #3a, several torn cardboard boxes were observed in the block area. In Outdoor Area #2, the bottom of the fence next to the gate was observed in poor repair. The bottom horizontal rail of the fence was observed loosened from the rail end cups, which caused the bottom of the fence to separate from the fence base. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. In Space #5, the bathroom was observed with insufficient lighting. The lights and vent fan were not working. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-106L |
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (C.N.) did not have a valid medical report on file (DOH: 10/18/24; Medical Report Completed: 3/16/21). | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-22 | 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. In Outdoor Area #1, a broken tunnel was stored in the playground used by infants and toddlers. The tunnel was immediately removed by the director and disposed of. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have a medical report or health assessment on file that was completed by a licensed physician or medical practitioner within thirty days after enrollment. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #1, two containers of expired Gerber rice cereal and one container of expired Gerber baby food (carrots) were stored on a shelf in the food-prep area. All of the expired items were immediately discarded by the teacher. This is a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a). | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The chain link on the swings on the preschool playground are rusted and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on July 11, 2022. The previous fire inspection was completed on June 30, 2021. Your current fire inspection was not mailed to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In Outdoor Area #1, one tricycle was provided. No other toys or materials were provided. In Outdoor Area #2, one swing set was provided. No other toys or materials were provided. In Outdoor Area #3, six balls and a set of sand-play toys was provided. No other toys or materials were provided. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 #3A, a pack of baby wipes and a box of gloves were stored on top of the changing table, below 5 feet from the finished floor. Plastic bags containing pull-ups were stored on a cubby shelf, below 5 feet from the finished floor. In Space #3B, a pack of baby wipes and a box of gloves were stored on top of the changing table, below 5 feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child (H.M.) did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not sent to a Division representative after a three-year-old child received medical attention for an injury the child received at the center. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | 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 14, 2022, a staff member failed to provide adequate care for a five-year-old child by failing to intervene when another child began hitting the child, multiple times, with a toy rubber snake, resulting in injuries to the child's face and back. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1201 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(a) |
| Facility did not have written operational policies. The facility has the necessary policy; however, staff members failed to follow the policy. The policy requires staff members contact a child's parents when a child receives an injury to their head or face. On March 21, 2022, a three-year-old child was injured in the mouth and staff members failed to contact the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On March 31, 2022, a staff member took a threatening stance with children on three separate occasions. The staff member bent down with the staff member's face close to the child's face and spoke to the child. During one of these incidents, the child was backing away from the staff member. On the same date, another staff member abruptly grabbed a table to get a child's attention. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Signed documentation for child A.G. was not on file. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | 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. Trash and debris was not removed from outdoor premises prior to use of children. Staff member discarded debris from outdoor area. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | 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. Plastic bags were observed in a low drawer accessible to children under three years of age in Space #3a. Plastic bags were removed and relocated to above 5 ft off the ground. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Signed documentation for child A.G. was not on file regarding restriction. | |||
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