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The Sunshine House
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
3806 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD,
Winston-salem, NC 27104
Quick Facts
Capacity
133 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 768-0060
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34000141
License Holder
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC.-N.C.
License Issued
May 5, 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
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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 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. At least eight (8) flakes of red paint were observed in the mulch beneath the small stationary structure on the playground used by children one year of age and less than one years of age. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 1, two topical medication authorization forms were observed with “valid to” dates which expired on 4/3/26 and 6/20/26, respectively; and the two diaper creams for one child who stopped attending at the facility during the last week of May, 2026, had not been returned to the parent or discarded. In Space 2, the topical medication authorization forms for one child enrolled did not include “valid from/to” dates. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 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. Emergency information for all nine (9) children of School Age enrolled (who are being transported) during the summer months for field trips was not observed to be included in the Field Trip transportation binder which goes with staff when they attend field trips; four offsite field trips have been completed in the month of June to date. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical report for one child enrolled was observed to be on file, but the second page was missing from the report; this is the page that includes the date the medical examination was completed. The child’s start date was recorded as 12/29/25. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 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 1, a topical medication authorization form was observed with no brand of medication listed on the form, and a topical medication authorization form was observed without a child’s name included on the form. In Space 2, the topical medication authorization forms for two children enrolled did not include a brand of the medication. In Space 6, the topical medication authorization forms for three children enrolled were observed without a brand of medication or sunscreen included. One of these forms also did not include the name of the child. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. A professional development plan was not observed on file for review for one existing staff member. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1912 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. The infant feeding schedule for one child enrolled did not include the amount or frequency of milk/formula the child consumes, nor did it include any baby food, infant cereal, etc. the infant may be able to eat. | |||
| 2026-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Space 5, the classroom designated for children of Pre-K and School Age was observed to not have a sufficient amount of art materials accessible for children in care. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. An allergy list was not observed posted in the facility's kitchen. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The infant feeding plan for one child enrolled in Space 2 was observed to not include a parent signature. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by infants and toddlers, the small stationary structure was observed to have red peeling paint in greater than three areas, and red paint flakes were observed on the mulch on the ground below structure. Additionally, greater than three areas of the steps and landing of this structure were observed to be cracked and rusting. On the playground used by children of Pre-K and School Age, four border tacks were observed to be raised and not flush with the plastic playground border, creating a hazard. These border tacks were hammered down during the visit to be flush with the playground border. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. Two prescription medication authorizations prescribed for one child enrolled ended on 11/01/25 and 11/22/25, respectively, but were not returned to the parent and were observed still stored in Space 2. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. An ITS SIDS certification was not observed on file for either the Director, or the Assistant Director. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The transportation emergency information and photographs for three enrolled children who are transported from school were not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The transportation authorization forms for three enrolled children who are transported from school were not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The immunization records for one child enrolled were not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The health assessments for two children enrolled were not observed on file for review. The health assessment for one child enrolled on 7/28/25 was not completed until 9/02/25. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A date of enrollment was not recorded on the discipline policy for two children enrolled. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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 Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for new staff member had not yet been linked to the facility’s ABCMS facility profile; this staff member was linked to the facility profile during the visit. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file was observed to be missing the emergency information for six of thirteen staff members, an allergy list, and the medication information for three children enrolled. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The medical action plans for two children enrolled with emergency medications were not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. A No Smoking sign was not observed posted in the vehicle currently being used to transport children enrolled. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | 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. The training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for one new staff member with a start date of 10/21/25 was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1901 | .1104(1-5) |
| All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. The Professional Development Plan for one existing staff member was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-252L |
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 317 | .1801(b) |
| The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children. During the walkthrough, in Space 1, a classroom designated for children one year of age, I observed seven children one year of age napping with one staff member present in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No records of monthly fire drills were available for review after October 20, 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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. A utility closet storing items potentially hazardous to children was observed with a key inside the lock during a walkthrough of the facility. On two occasions, the kitchen was observed unlocked with the door standing open; no one was observed inside the kitchen during these times. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not available for review after 10/20/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 1820 | .0607(d)(7) |
| The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facility's EPR Plan was not observed to contain an evacuation diagram. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file was not observed to contain emergency contact information for two staff members, child applications for 35 children enrolled, an allergy list, or medication documentation for two children enrolled with an emergency medication. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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 most recent annual EPR review on file for two existing staff members was dated 9/17/24. Additionally, the current director and individuals designated to provide transportation in the event of an off-site evacuation were not observed to be current in the EPR Plan. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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 files for four new staff members did not contain either a record of orientation with documentation of an EPR Plan review within the first two weeks of employment, or a signed statement that the EPR Plan had been reviewed with them upon hire. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-24 | 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. A fire inspection was completed on 10/24/2025; the most recent fire inspection prior to this one was conducted on 7/06/2024. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care law was not observed posted in the facility. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. A cot list was not observed posted in Space 4. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked plastic bin, sharp to the touch, was observed on the playground used by children two and three years of age. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | 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. Two air freshener solids labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in the main hallway bathrooms stored greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage. A Triple Antibiotic ointment was observed inside a child's cubby located less than five feet from the ground and in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The brand of diaper cream was not recorded on a Medication Permission form for Topical Ointments. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not observed on file for April or May of 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | 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. A set of foam blocks was observed accessible to children under the age of three years old in Space 7; teeth marks were observed on greater than two blocks and pieces of foam were observed missing from greater than three blocks. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | 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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had been created; however, the CBC Qualification Letter for all staff members, with the exception of the Director and Director-In-Training were not linked to this profile within five days of hire. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. A Ready to Go File was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-244L |
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, nine (9) children two years of age, four (4) children three years of age, and six (6) children four years of age were observed with one staff member during nap time. There were a total of 19 children in a space with a maximum group size permitted of 18 children. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-244L |
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, one child enrolled was observed to sit down to eat at the table without having his hands washed. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A record of staff orientation for one employee whose start date was 6/11/25 was incomplete and was observed to have received orientation hours only on 6/12/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 8/12/25, Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, was observed to have had one (1) teacher caring for ten (10) children for between one and five minutes. On 8/12/25, in Space 6, the classroom designated for children three and four years of age, was observed to have one (1) staff member caring for fourteen (14) children from approximately 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On 8/13/25, Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, was observed to have had one (1) teacher caring for ten (10) children from approximately 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. On 8/18/2025, Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, was observed to have had one (1) teacher caring for ten (10) children from approximately 3:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. when a staff member who came from another “sister facility” to help that day left. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. NC Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING (e)(6) states handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without re-contaminating hands. In Space 7, the classroom designated for children two years of age, one staff member was observed to turn the sink faucet off without using a paper towel. In Space 6, one child enrolled in this space was observed to turn off the sink faucet without using a paper towel. In Space 6, four children were observed touching the lid of the trashcan following washing their hands after breakfast; these children did not rewash their hands. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 9996 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. NC Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES (c) states lavatories shall be cleaned and disinfected with each change of use, when visibly soiled, and at least daily. Change of use occurs when a handwash lavatory is used outside of its original intent. Change of use includes, but is not limited to, a classroom handwash lavatory used for rinsing toothbrushes, a food preparation handwash lavatory used for toy cleaning, or a classroom handwash lavatory used for diaper changing handwashing. Children enrolled in Space 6 were observed using the two bathrooms located across from one another in the main hallway both for toileting, and general hand washing. Per the staff member caring for the children during the visit (who was also helping from a sister site) none of the sinks in either bathroom were sanitized and cleaned between changes of use. One of the nine toilets used by children in these bathrooms was observed to be soiled and was not cleaned following use. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in Space 3 was observed to be dated 3/31/25, and the activity plan posted in Space 4 was not current, per the director, and did not include a date. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Only one set of blocks not enough for at least three children to build was observed in Space 3; additional blocks were added during the visit to support enough for three children's play. In Space 5, an insufficient amount of blocks was available to support the play of three children; two additional types of blocks were added to this center during the visit. In Space 6, no blocks accessories were available to the children. Only crayons were available to children in the art center. During the visit, paint, paintbrushes, paper, chalk, and markers were added to the art center. Dinosaurs, animals, people, and another type of block were added to the blocks center. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted breakfast menu included oatmeal and sliced apples; the children were served Chex and a banana. The substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. The infant feeding plans for two children enrolled (one in Space 1 and one in Space 2) were observed to not include a parent signature. The infant feeding plan for one child enrolled in Space 1 was also observed to be incomplete and did not contain any information regarding approved foods for the child. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. A door in Space 1 which connects the classroom to the laundry room was observed to be unlocked with the key stored in the lock. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The topical medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 6 did not include a name or brand of diaper cream. The topical medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 6 did not include the criteria for the administration of the diaper cream. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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 logs for two children enrolled in Space 2 were observed not to have been completed on 4/08/25. One child was recorded in the parent app to sleep from 10:55 a.m. until 1:07 p.m. with no log completed. One child was recorded in the parent app to sleep from 4 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. with no log completed. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff orientation was not observed on file for one existing and nine new staff members. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. The fire extinguisher on the vehicle was not observed to be secured inside the vehicle. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. The emergency information forms and photographs for two children of School Age were not observed on the vehicle used to transport the children. The emergency information forms were placed on the vehicle during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. The transportation authorization forms for two children of School Age were not observed on the vehicle used to transport the children. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of a current staff evaluation was not observed on file for one existing staff member. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed receipt of a discipline policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1441 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) |
| An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. A BSAC certification was not observed on file for the administrator of the program. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include staff contact information for six staff members, the applications for eleven children enrolled, and blank incident reports. Staff contact information for the six staff members was added during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was observed to have been updated last on 5/08/2023. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. A EPR certification was not observed on file for the administrator of the program. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Training certificates for Health & Safety training topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), and 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event) were not observed on file for review for one existing staff member. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-116L |
| 2024-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-116L |
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child three years of age was unsupervised by an adult for approximately one (1) minute, ten (10) seconds. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-160L |
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-160L |
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member in Space 2A, the room for infants, was observed to be looking at her cell phone three separate times and scrolling through the screen on her watch once. During one time, an older infant came up behind an infant in a bouncy chair and hit the child on the head with a musical shaker; the staff member was sitting on the floor next to both children but did not notice this occur because she was looking at her phone. During another instance, the teacher was standing at the counter in the classroom looking at her phone with her back turned toward all five children. At another time, the teacher was sitting on the floor with the children on the carpet, facing away from the diaper table; an older infant crawled over to the diaper table behind her and proceeded to pull out greater than ten diapers from beneath the table without the teacher noticing. One staff member in Space 1, the room designated for children one year of age, was observed preparing to leave for the day. Another staff member was observed to sweep something off the floor and was walking to put the broom away. Behind her, a child was observed to push another child to the floor, seeking to take a toy. Neither staff member noticed this occurrence. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | 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. One (1) incident report for a children enrolled was not available for review during today’s visit. | |||
| 2024-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-06 | Announced Inspection | Yes | 0824-241L |
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Nine children under the age of five were observed to be eating lunch; greater than five times, the staff member could either not visually supervise four of the children while eating because the children’s backs were toward her, or the staff member had her back turned toward the all of the children eating lunch while she was completing a classroom administrative task. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Nine children were observed to transition from the carpet in the classroom to the lunch table for lunch without washing their hands. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 872 | .1803 |
| Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. Time out was used to discipline a child and is not included as an approved method of discipline in the program’s discipline policy which was confirmed by the regional manager for this facility. On one date, one child was observed to be sent to sit in a cubby for time out for 14 minutes with no activities for engagement. On another date, a different child was observed to be sent to sit in a cubby for time out for 13 minutes with no activities for engagement. The amount of time the children were placed in time out was not appropriate. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. One child was observed playing at the lunch table during the first half of the lunch period and knocked over a cup of milk. The staff member was observed to pick up the lunch plates for two children (the child who knocked the milk over and one other child sitting across the table), due to milk seeping under the plates. Neither child received a new plate of food to eat. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-241L |
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING states: Handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails, and between fingers; (4) rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds; (5) drying the hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. Two children were observed to put soap on their hands and immediately rinse off the soap without rubbing their hands together. Three children were observed to turn the water off without using a paper towel. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-236L |
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-236L |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child could not be seen by staff while eating lunch. The child was sitting with his back turned to staff. Two children were observed eating cracker crumbs off the floor during the visit; staff did not notice this occur. | |||
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