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Sunshine Daycare And Preschool - September Lane
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
900 SEPTEMBER LANE,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60000563
License Holder
SUNSHINE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY INC.
License Issued
Nov 1, 2019
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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NubianMother
2016-04-04 12:25:36
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I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services
My children will be starting at this daycare today! Im very excited. I went and toured the facility this past Friday and my children were able to start the next business day. Ms. Black was very sweet and welcoming. I had just gotten my childcare vouchers that Wednesday and Sunshine Daycare was the first daycare I called Friday afternoon.
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About the Provider
SUNSHINE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL - SEPTEMBER LANE is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 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.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-296L |
| 2026-08-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| Violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-296L |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #6a, I observed one child present that did not have an arrival time. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4/5, I observed a part of the carpet that was coming up and considered a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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 #6b, I observed an open container of plastic bags on the counter, accessible to one year old children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 #1b, I observed three ceiling tiles that are not in good repair. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On the OLE, I observed the gate door in the back left corner with a gap that is not less than 3 1/2 inches. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the OLE, the mulch surfacing was less than six inches. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1a/1b and in the bathroom for girls and boys, the sink is coming apart from the wall/caulking needs repair. The fence on the outdoor learning environment (OLE) is broken and the wooden boarder on the OLE is not in good repair. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 space #1a, an electrical outlet not in use did not have an electric cover. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Today the OLE fence was monitored and measures below the minimum height of four (4) feet. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 space #2a, I observed 2 broken toy bins. On the OLE, I observed debris on the ground. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 #6b, I observed plastic bags underneath the diaper changing table, not locked and accessible to infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 new staff member (CH) did not have documentation of receiving a TB test prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One new staff member's (CH) qualifying letter expired on 10/21/2024. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The center was not able to provide documentation of the qualification letter of one new employee. (CH) | |||
| 2024-10-31 | 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. A child in space #1a with an allergy that requires an EPI pen did not have documentation of a medical action plan. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One new/ rehired staff member (SM) did not have medical documents filed separately from personnel file. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | 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 centers last fire inspection was on 1/31/23. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #4/5, the cots had tears and holes/ not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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 1b, I observed peeling paint on the ceiling tiles. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. When I first entered the playground, I observed a wooden arch that is not sturdy/leaning. I also observed the fence on the right side, leaning/ not sturdy. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1a, I observed the blue carpet near the teachers desk not in good repair. In space #4/5, I observed the green carpet by the book area not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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 space #1b, I observed a power strip with four outlets not in use and not covered/accessible to children. In space #4/5 I observed two electrical outlets not in use and not covered/accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The area that covers the air conditioning units have been knocked down, making the units accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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 space 1b, I observed legos blocks in a broken container with a broken top. I observed debris on the playground, coming from underneath the fence. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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 (LP) with a start date of 10/18/23 had a medical report dated for 10/20/2023. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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 member (LP) with a start date of 10/18/23 had a TB test dated for 10/19/2023. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two out of eleven staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file (VN and AG) | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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. Eight out of eleven staff members did not have documentation of completing their required hours for on-going training. (PH,RC,AM,LM,VN,AG,SH,CG) | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Seven out of eleven staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. (PH,RC,AM,LM,VN,SH,CG) | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two out of eleven staff members did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review at the center. (DM and DC) | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground measured under six inches. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-06 | 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. The center did not have departure times for all children in space #6a on 6/5/23.There was one child in space #4/5 that did not have a departure time on 6/5/23. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival, I was greeted by P. Huntley in the hallway alone with eleven children, eight (8) two year old children and three (3) three year old children. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated for 5/4/23. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #6b, I observed an infant laying in a bouncy seat drinking a bottle. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #1b, I observed the staff member clean a child's runny nose and not wash hands after. In space #4/5, I observed staff member clean two children's noses and did not wash hands in between. In space #6b, I observed a staff member clean up spit off the mat and did not wash hands right after. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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 #4/5, I observed the classroom ceiling not in good repair. In the bathroom for boys, the vinyl baseboard was coming off the wall. In space #6a, I observed the wall around the handwashing sink not in good repair. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The centers last fire drill was documented on 4/28/23, the center did not have documentation of completing a fire drill for the month of May 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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. I observed electrical outlets not in use without a safety cover in space #1b and in the hallway near the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #4/5, I observed a electrical pencil sharpener cord accessible to two year olds. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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 #4/5, I observed a unlocked closet that had aerosol cans of sanitizing spray and air freshener in reach of children. I also observed glass cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in space #6b, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1b/ 1a, I observed an inhaler on the desk, not properly stored. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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 space #6a and #4/5, I observed a broken sink in dramatic play and a broken bin. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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. I observed plastic a bags accessible to infants in space #6b and toddlers in space #6a. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | 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 #6a and space #4/5 I observed peeling paint on the wall. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. I observed exposed nails on the wooden boarder of the playground (near the gate entry/exit door). | |||
| 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 space #1a I observed one electrical outlet that was not in use without a safety cover. Also, another outlet did not have a cover near the housekeeping area. | |||
| 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 #1a, I observed air freshener spray on the table, accessible to children. In space #6a, I observed Lysol spray and disinfectant wipes underneath the changing table in a cabinet that was not locked and accessible to children. In space #6b I observed disinfectant spray and sanitizing spray on the counter, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 space #1a, I observed cardboard blocks that have holes/ not in good repair. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Five out of seven staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. Three out of seven staff members did not have documentation of their First Aid certification in their file. (P.H, S.Y and R.C) | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. Three out of seven staff members did not have documentation of their CPR certification in their file. (P.H, S.Y and R.C) | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. Two staff members did not have documentation of their SIDS training in their file. (S.Y and R.C) | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member out of seven did not have an annual staff development plan (P.H). Five out seven staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation (P.H, S.Y, L.M, R.C and A.M). | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two new staff members did have documentation of reviewing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care for children. (S.T and J.M) | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-23 | 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 #1a1b- I observed a white out liquid bottle and hand sanitizer on a table, accessible to children. In the hallway of the center, I noticed a key inside the lock of the door that is storage to bleach and other cleaning supplies. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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 space #4/5, I observed a broken bucket in the sink of the dramatic play area. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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 provider was not able to provide me with any sleep checks for infants aged 12 months or younger. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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 member out of six did not have documentation of the required amount of on going training hours completed. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One out of four children's files reviewed today did not have documentation that the parent participation plan was discussed with parents. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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 out of four children's files reviewed today did not have documentation that the child was immunized. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The center was missing a Shelter-in-place or lockdown drill for the month of December 2021. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One out of four children's files reviewed did not have documentation that the parent was notified of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One out of four children's records reviewed did not have documentation that a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
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