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THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC. #149

Hope Mills, NC · Cumberland County
3423 BLACK & DECKER RD, Hope Mills, NC 28348
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Quick Facts

Capacity
185 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 424-4131
3423 BLACK & DECKER RD
Hope Mills, NC 28348
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✓ Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26001541
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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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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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
2026-09-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-09-09 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not completed monthly. The last time a drill was completed was 6/24/2026/
2026-09-09 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with five staff members annually. Refer to staff and training worksheet.
2026-09-09 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. One staff member hired on 8/2/2023 did not complete the Emergency Information annually. The last time it was completed was on 7/29/2024
2026-09-09 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five staff files did not contain an annual staff evaluation. refer to the staff and training worksheet.
2026-09-09 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 operator did not have the ABCMS roster on file and available for review.
2026-09-09 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. A Shelter-in-place or lockdown was not completed every three months. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on 4/29/2026.
2026-09-09 Violation 1825 .0607(f)
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The EPR plan was not review with five staff members annually. Refer to the staff and training worksheet
2026-06-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0626-282L
2026-06-25 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff had not received 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of hire.
2026-06-25 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. Three staff new staff did not have six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire.
2026-06-25 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed with three staff members.
2026-06-25 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. One new staff member did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care to children. This was corrected during today's visit. The policy was reviewed and acknowledgement signed by staff and placed in the staff file
2026-04-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-04-10 Violation 531 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b)
Bottles were propped. In space #1, there was an infant sitting in a highchair with a blanket and bottle. After talking with the teacher she shared that she had the bottle propped up to assist the child in learning how to hold their bottle. This was corrected by the teacher taking the blanket out of the highchair and putting the bottle away.
2026-04-10 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was unlocked and unattended with a stove and hot water that was made assessable to children. This was corrected by the administrator locking the door and making sure that it stayed locked when not in use.
2026-04-10 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. There was a storage closet unlocked with a gallon bottle of bleach sitting on shelf. This was corrected during the visit. The administrator locked door.
2026-04-10 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. Two new staff did not have a signed acknowledgement for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care for children. This was corrected during today's visit. The policy was reviewed and given to staff and staff signed the acknowledgement form and the acknowledgment form was placed in the Childs file.
2026-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-03-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0326-024L
2026-03-10 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. One staff member did not complete First Aid within 90 days of hire by an approve training organization. Refer to the attached staff and training worksheet.
2026-03-10 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. Two staff members did not have a signed acknowledgement form on file for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on prior to working with children ages 0-5. Refer to staff and training worksheet that is attached to the visit summary.
2026-03-10 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. The incident report dated for 2/17/2026 was not submitted to the Division with seven days of the incident. This was corrected during today's visit. The incident report was received by the Division via email on 3/3/2026.
2025-10-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-21 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with three staff members annually.
2025-10-21 Violation 1052 .1103(a)
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff has not completed all required hours. The staff is required 10 hours, she completed 5 of the 10 hours.
2025-10-21 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. Two new staff did not have the first two weeks of orientation on file. The hire date for both staff were 9/24/2025 and
2025-10-21 Violation 1324 .1804(c)
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a signed and dated statement on file for the discipline policy.
2025-10-21 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed with three staff annually.
2025-10-21 Violation 1851 .0604(j)
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child did not have a sign statement or smoking and tobacco restriction.
2025-10-21 Violation 1872 .0608(c)
Parents were not given the changed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy 14 days prior to implementation and did not sign a statement which attests that the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. Three children did not have a sign statement of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.
2025-10-21 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 staff did not complete health and safety trainings within the five years. The last time they were completed was 2/2020.
2025-08-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-06-30 Announced Inspection No
2025-06-25 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-032A
2025-05-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-06 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-032A
2025-05-05 Unannounced Inspection No 0425-304L
2025-04-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0425-304L
2025-04-28 Unannounced Inspection No 0425-202L
2025-04-28 Violation 1876 .1803(a)(9)
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. After a review of video footage. The teacher assigned to space #3, caring for children on the day in question was observed throwing sand at a child because the child threw sand at her. This was corrected during today's visit because the teacher is no longer employed.
2025-04-28 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Based on rule 15A NCAC 18A .2814(a). In child care centers, food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, and single service articles shall be protected from contamination. In space #3, I observed single services articles sitting on top of a shelf with food items on the plates and stacked on top of each other waiting to be served to children. The was corrected by the cook. when serving the rest of the classrooms. She she put parchment paper over top of the plates before serving them to the other classrooms.
2025-04-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0425-202L
2025-04-24 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. It was reported by administrative staff that on two sperate dates that a child was not adequately supervised at all time. On 4/14/2025 a child was left alone in a classroom for 14 mins. On 4/18/2025, a child was left alone in a classroom for 17mins. This was corrected during today's visit. No children were left alone.
2025-04-24 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 new staff did not complete First Aid training from an approved training source; their training was from a distance learning entity. One staff did not renew First Aid training on or before the expiration date of the previous training. Expiration date 11/2024.
2025-04-24 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. Two new staff did not complete CPR training from an approved training source; their training was from a distance learning entity. One staff did not renew CPR training on or before the expiration date of the previous training. Expiration date 11/2024.
2025-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No 0325-074L
2025-03-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0325-074L
2025-03-11 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 operator did not submit the current fire inspection within one week of the inspection visit. The inspection was completed on 11/21/2024 and was submitted to me on 1/7/2025
2025-03-11 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During a review of approximately 35 minutes of classroom video footage, a teacher was observed seated in a child size chair working on an art project. Three times during that time frame, she acknowledged children in the classroom and their behavior, primarily three children entering and exiting the bathroom together. At no time did she appear to know the whereabouts or activities of three children who remained out of sight, in the corner of the classroom, behind shelving, for approximately 10 minutes. This was corrected during today's visit based on observation of the teachers participating, interacting and moving about the space while the children where in free choice play.
2025-03-11 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. One staff member did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 11/4/2024.
2025-03-07 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-032A
2025-01-15 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-032A
2024-11-07 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-032A
2024-10-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-09-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0924-032A
2024-09-10 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On August 29, 2024, a staff member handled a four-year-old child roughly and placed the child at risk of injury and/or harm. As a result of this incident, the child received medical attention.
2024-09-10 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. A staff member routinely verbally disciplined a four-year-old child in an inappropriate manner, including using profanity.
2024-09-10 Violation 903 GS 110-91(10); .1803(a)
Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On August 29, 2024, a staff member hit a four-year-old child across the head, face, and hand in response to the child spilling a pitcher of water.
2024-09-10 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
Child was handled roughly. On August 29, 2024, a staff member handled a four-year-old child in a rough and inappropriate manner. Specifically, after hitting the child across the head, face, and hand, the staff member aggressively pinched/grabbed the top of the child’s right shoulder, which forced the child to the floor. The staff member then forcefully picked up the child by the right arm from the floor with a twisting motion and aggressively dragged the child by the right arm to the back of the classroom and slammed the child to the floor so hard that one of the child’s shoes came off. As a result of this incident, the child received medical attention.
2024-09-10 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.
2024-05-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-08 Violation 871 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space # 1, the last time the staff completed safe sleep checks were 4/30/2024. This was corrected during today's visit by the staff completing check when children were down for rest.
2023-11-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-07 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 #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6, paint is chipping in doors, and walls. Also in space #5, the cabinet where the handwashing sink is has paint chipping.
2023-11-07 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 #4, a bottle of floor solution in a spray bottle was sitting on a paper towel holder. This was corrected by the administrator locking the solution in a locked cabinet.
2023-11-07 Violation 893 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c)
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child did not have the safe sleep policy on file.
2023-11-07 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The door hand to the driver side door could not be open from the outside, staff have to use the back door of the vehicle to open the front door.
2023-09-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-06 Announced Inspection No
2023-06-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-16 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff had not complete 16 hrs. of orientation with the first 6 weeks of hire. Refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/21/2022.
2023-05-16 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. One staff had not completed First Aid training or was not in staff file for review with-in 90days of hire. Refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed 11/21/2022.
2023-05-16 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. One staff had not completed CPR training or training was not on file for review with-in 90 days of hire. Refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/21/2022.
2023-05-16 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. Three staff had not completed the first two weeks , six clock hours of training in required topic area of the orientation form. Refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/21/2022.
2023-05-16 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 had not completed the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care with children. However the policy was reviewed during todays visit and signed by all three staff. refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/21/2022.
2023-05-16 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment with-in 90 days of hire. Refer to staff and training worksheet. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/21/2022.
2022-11-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-21 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 #1, and #2, there were small plastic bags that were keep out on shelves, that were used to place used diapers in.
2022-11-21 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff (G.A.) did not have a TB test on file on or before the first day of work.
2022-11-21 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Six staff (C.R.), (L.Y.), (S.C.), (B.G.), (K.H.) and (G.A.) have not completed annual health questionnaire.
2022-11-21 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff members, (E.K.), (R.B.), and (G.A.) at least 16 hrs. or orientation within the first 6 weeks.
2022-11-21 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. One staff (L.Y.) have not completed First Aid training prior to expiration 8/13/22.
2022-11-21 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. One staff (L.Y.) have not completed CPR prior to expiration. 8/31/22/
2022-11-21 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. Four new staff (E.K.), (R.B.),( G.R.),and (G.A.) have not completed the first two weeks of employment.
2022-11-21 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. Two staff (J.B.) and (G.A.), have not signed the acknowledgment form for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children
2022-11-21 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three staff (J.B.), (G.A.), and (E.M.) have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire.
2022-11-21 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 operator has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last inspection dated 9/8/2021.
2022-11-21 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 the indoor play areas, of spaces #2,#3,#4,#5, #6,and #7 there were not an sufficient amount of material to provide children with a variety of play experiences. In all the classrooms, there were not enough books, writing materials, blocks, manipulatives, and housekeeping items, such as pans, pretend foods, and dress up clothes. In the outdoor play area there were not an sufficient material to provide a variety of play experiences. In the three sperate play area, there were deflated balls and bent hula hoops.
2022-11-21 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area #3, where the swings are. on the poles of the swings the paint is chipping.
2022-11-21 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 #1, #2,#3,#4,#5,#6,and #7 there were a box latex gloves, and packages of baby wipes sitting on shelves that were not five feet from the floor.
2022-11-21 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 the outdoor space there were leaves in all three play areas outdoors

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