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5950 The Plaza, Charlotte NC 28215 · License #60004431 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: Sunshine Learning Academy LLC 2 Facility ID: 60004431 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on February 16, 2026, with a restriction of first shift only. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Charlene Hinson, Director, was present but in ratio during today’s visit. Owner Anthony Harrison arrived during the visit to assist with lunch preparation and disbursement prior to leaving for another meeting. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. Three (3) licensed spaces, the program’s kitchen, two (2) bathrooms and two (2) outdoor learning environments were monitored. Due to staffing the walk-through was conducted primarily unaccompanied with moments of assistance being provided by both Ms. Hinson and Mr. Harrison, as needed. Staff members were observed engaged in one on one interactions with children, as well as assisting with custodial care. Classrooms were observed having age-appropriate materials accessible to children. The groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Hazard products were observed being stored as required. In the Preschool outdoor learning environment broken toys, yard debris and other unused program materials were observed being stored in the far-left corner of this area. It was also observed that a bird’s nest was present at the top of the large stationary climbing structure and there was a bunched group of multiple skinny tree stumps protruding from the ground near the corner of an area utilized by children during active play. Ms. Hinson was reminded that the program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care needs to be completed no later than August 16, 2026. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on April 28, 2026 and two (2) veteran staff members. It was observed that the new staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. A sampling of children’s files were monitored. Each was observed to be in compliance. Required program records were monitored and found in compliance. The program’s last sanitation inspection was completed on March 18, 2026. The last fire inspection was completed on March 24, 2026. Two (2) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 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 Preschool outdoor learning environment broken toys, yard debris and other unused program materials were observed being stored in the far-left corner of this area. It was also observed that a bird’s nest was present at the top of the large stationary climbing structure and there was a bunched group of multiple skinny tree stumps protruding from the ground near the corner of an area utilized by children during active play. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on April 28, 2026 and two (2) veteran staff members. It was observed that the new staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Resha K. Washington, Child Care Consultant 4962 Sunburst Lane Charlotte, NC 28213 resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 General Discussion and/or Technical Assistance: -Ms. Hinson was reminded of the importance of ensuring that both the indoor learning environment and outdoor learning environment are checked continuously for any potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions, and if any concerns are observed they must be addressed immediately to minimize any risks accessible to children. -Ms. Hinson was again reminded of the importance of ensuring that the program’s Staff and Training Worksheet is kept up to date. I encouraged her to work on this in the near future, as this will help to keep all staff files current and organized. She was also informed that Mr. Harrison is required to have a complete file on hand for review, as he was observed stepping into ratio for her during today’s visit. -Ms. Hinson was reminded that the program has six months from the issuance of the temporary license to complete all required program updates including but not limited to a new EPR, staff/family handbook and program related forms. -Today Ms. Hinson and I revisited a prior discussion about QRIS, including each of the three Pathways to Stars. I reminded Ms. Hinson that it was previously mentioned during a virtual call that the owner, Mr. Harrison, had chosen Pathway One: Program Assessment to utilize for the assessment of the program and that it is required that the official request for this pathway must be completed by May, 16th 2026 to ensure the program’s current temporary license does not expire prior to the assessment taking place. We also discussed that within this Pathway the required three-month Self-Study must be completed in addition to CQIs for both staff with caregiving responsibilities and the facility, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards form. I informed Ms. Hinson that all Lead Teachers must have WORKS letters on file, and these staff members must be observed in their assigned classroom facilitating learning activities prior to their education being utilized in the Staff Education review process. Ms. Hinson stated that she understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions about today’s visit, please feel free to contact either myself, Resha Washington, at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my Supervisor, Amy Italiano, at 704-936-6065 or via email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: Sunshine Learning Academy LLC 2 Facility ID: 60004431 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. The facility’s temporary license was issued on February 16, 2026, with a restriction of first shift only. This was the second visit during the facility’s temporary license period. Charlene Hinson, Director, was present but in ratio during today’s visit. Owner Anthony Harrison arrived during the visit to assist with lunch preparation and disbursement prior to leaving for another meeting. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. Three (3) licensed spaces, the program’s kitchen, two (2) bathrooms and two (2) outdoor learning environments were monitored. Due to staffing the walk-through was conducted primarily unaccompanied with moments of assistance being provided by both Ms. Hinson and Mr. Harrison, as needed. Staff members were observed engaged in one on one interactions with children, as well as assisting with custodial care. Classrooms were observed having age-appropriate materials accessible to children. The groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Hazard products were observed being stored as required. In the Preschool outdoor learning environment broken toys, yard debris and other unused program materials were observed being stored in the far-left corner of this area. It was also observed that a bird’s nest was present at the top of the large stationary climbing structure and there was a bunched group of multiple skinny tree stumps protruding from the ground near the corner of an area utilized by children during active play. Ms. Hinson was reminded that the program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care needs to be completed no later than August 16, 2026. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on April 28, 2026 and two (2) veteran staff members. It was observed that the new staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. A sampling of children’s files were monitored. Each was observed to be in compliance. Required program records were monitored and found in compliance. The program’s last sanitation inspection was completed on March 18, 2026. The last fire inspection was completed on March 24, 2026. Two (2) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 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 Preschool outdoor learning environment broken toys, yard debris and other unused program materials were observed being stored in the far-left corner of this area. It was also observed that a bird’s nest was present at the top of the large stationary climbing structure and there was a bunched group of multiple skinny tree stumps protruding from the ground near the corner of an area utilized by children during active play. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on April 28, 2026 and two (2) veteran staff members. It was observed that the new staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) Corrective Action: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 28, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Resha K. Washington, Child Care Consultant 4962 Sunburst Lane Charlotte, NC 28213 resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 General Discussion and/or Technical Assistance: -Ms. Hinson was reminded of the importance of ensuring that both the indoor learning environment and outdoor learning environment are checked continuously for any potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions, and if any concerns are observed they must be addressed immediately to minimize any risks accessible to children. -Ms. Hinson was again reminded of the importance of ensuring that the program’s Staff and Training Worksheet is kept up to date. I encouraged her to work on this in the near future, as this will help to keep all staff files current and organized. She was also informed that Mr. Harrison is required to have a complete file on hand for review, as he was observed stepping into ratio for her during today’s visit. -Ms. Hinson was reminded that the program has six months from the issuance of the temporary license to complete all required program updates including but not limited to a new EPR, staff/family handbook and program related forms. -Today Ms. Hinson and I revisited a prior discussion about QRIS, including each of the three Pathways to Stars. I reminded Ms. Hinson that it was previously mentioned during a virtual call that the owner, Mr. Harrison, had chosen Pathway One: Program Assessment to utilize for the assessment of the program and that it is required that the official request for this pathway must be completed by May, 16th 2026 to ensure the program’s current temporary license does not expire prior to the assessment taking place. We also discussed that within this Pathway the required three-month Self-Study must be completed in addition to CQIs for both staff with caregiving responsibilities and the facility, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards form. I informed Ms. Hinson that all Lead Teachers must have WORKS letters on file, and these staff members must be observed in their assigned classroom facilitating learning activities prior to their education being utilized in the Staff Education review process. Ms. Hinson stated that she understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions about today’s visit, please feel free to contact either myself, Resha Washington, at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my Supervisor, Amy Italiano, at 704-936-6065 or via email at Amy.Italiano@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: Sunshine Learning Academy LLC 2 Facility ID: 60004431 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 3/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on February 16, 2026, with a restriction of first shift. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The administrator Charlene Hinson was present during the visit. Ms. Hinson accompanied me as we monitored a sample of classrooms. Toddlers were observed outside on the playground. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Hazard products were stored locked. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. A sampling of staff files and children’s files from different age groups were monitored and found in compliance. Required program records were monitored as well. One violation was cited regarding one child’s file. Building Inspection / Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement – A termination letter was email to Anthony Harrison on February 17, 2026. Ms. Hinson was given the letter again today during the visit. It indicated the previous owner’s license was inactive. Once the sanitation inspection and fire inspection has been completed you can submit the termination letter to Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and pay for a building permit to begin the process of obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Compliance. This document must be received prior to the temporary license expiring. Mr. Harrison needs to complete the Pre-Licensing Workshop for Center prior to the temporary license expiring. The sanitation inspection was conducted on March 18, 2026, with 8 demerits and a superior rating. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Hinson during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child is did not receive a summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 812 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. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. There is tape over the broken plate where the wires are, this is a hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Hinson will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before Aril 2, 2026. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions I encouraged Ms. Hinson to go to the Division’s website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the What’s New tab for the QRIS Modernization updates. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1 we will need to request the scales by May 12, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. Ms. Hinson has a WORKS letter and a 4 year degree in EC Education. There are two classroom, which require each classroom to have a lead teacher. Currently neither Lead teacher has a WORKS account. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to have then create a WORKS account and upload any education they have received. I reminded Ms. Hinson that the Temporary License expires in August and in order to verify education and to determine which star level the staff is at, I will need to see a WORKS letter for all staff. Ms. Hinson and I review the application and requirements for the Pathways. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to contact Mr. Harrison, owner, and set up a TEAMS meeting so that I can review all of the information with Ms. Harrison as well. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – Ms. Hinson was given the Policy Checklist-Child Care Centers during today’s visit. I need to receive and approve the facilities’ policies prior to the temporary license expiring. Once the new policies have been approved you will need to have review the information with the parents and have a new acknowledgment of the new polices being received, documented in the child’s file. Ms. Hinson understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. It is Ms. Hinson and Mr. Harrison’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: Sunshine Learning Academy LLC 2 Facility ID: 60004431 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 3/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on February 16, 2026, with a restriction of first shift. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The administrator Charlene Hinson was present during the visit. Ms. Hinson accompanied me as we monitored a sample of classrooms. Toddlers were observed outside on the playground. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Hazard products were stored locked. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. A sampling of staff files and children’s files from different age groups were monitored and found in compliance. Required program records were monitored as well. One violation was cited regarding one child’s file. Building Inspection / Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement – A termination letter was email to Anthony Harrison on February 17, 2026. Ms. Hinson was given the letter again today during the visit. It indicated the previous owner’s license was inactive. Once the sanitation inspection and fire inspection has been completed you can submit the termination letter to Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and pay for a building permit to begin the process of obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Compliance. This document must be received prior to the temporary license expiring. Mr. Harrison needs to complete the Pre-Licensing Workshop for Center prior to the temporary license expiring. The sanitation inspection was conducted on March 18, 2026, with 8 demerits and a superior rating. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Hinson during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child is did not receive a summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 812 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. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. There is tape over the broken plate where the wires are, this is a hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Hinson will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before Aril 2, 2026. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions I encouraged Ms. Hinson to go to the Division’s website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the What’s New tab for the QRIS Modernization updates. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1 we will need to request the scales by May 12, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. Ms. Hinson has a WORKS letter and a 4 year degree in EC Education. There are two classroom, which require each classroom to have a lead teacher. Currently neither Lead teacher has a WORKS account. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to have then create a WORKS account and upload any education they have received. I reminded Ms. Hinson that the Temporary License expires in August and in order to verify education and to determine which star level the staff is at, I will need to see a WORKS letter for all staff. Ms. Hinson and I review the application and requirements for the Pathways. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to contact Mr. Harrison, owner, and set up a TEAMS meeting so that I can review all of the information with Ms. Harrison as well. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – Ms. Hinson was given the Policy Checklist-Child Care Centers during today’s visit. I need to receive and approve the facilities’ policies prior to the temporary license expiring. Once the new policies have been approved you will need to have review the information with the parents and have a new acknowledgment of the new polices being received, documented in the child’s file. Ms. Hinson understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. It is Ms. Hinson and Mr. Harrison’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: Sunshine Learning Academy LLC 2 Facility ID: 60004431 Consultant: AMY ITALIANO Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 3/19/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance with all applicable child care center requirements. As the result of a change of ownership, the facility’s temporary license was issued on February 16, 2026, with a restriction of first shift. This was the first visit during the facility’s temporary license period. The administrator Charlene Hinson was present during the visit. Ms. Hinson accompanied me as we monitored a sample of classrooms. Toddlers were observed outside on the playground. Preschool children were observed playing in their activity centers and teacher directed activities. The activity centers had age-appropriate materials accessible to the children. All groups were within staff/child ratio, group size and space capacity requirements. Hazard products were stored locked. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. A sampling of staff files and children’s files from different age groups were monitored and found in compliance. Required program records were monitored as well. One violation was cited regarding one child’s file. Building Inspection / Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement – A termination letter was email to Anthony Harrison on February 17, 2026. Ms. Hinson was given the letter again today during the visit. It indicated the previous owner’s license was inactive. Once the sanitation inspection and fire inspection has been completed you can submit the termination letter to Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and pay for a building permit to begin the process of obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Compliance. This document must be received prior to the temporary license expiring. Mr. Harrison needs to complete the Pre-Licensing Workshop for Center prior to the temporary license expiring. The sanitation inspection was conducted on March 18, 2026, with 8 demerits and a superior rating. Three (3) violations were cited and discussed with Ms. Hinson during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child is did not receive a summary of NC Child Care Law. GS 110-102 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 1 and 2 there are spots on the wall of peeling paint, and tape reside on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 812 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. There is a broken electric outlet plate in space 2 that needs to be replaced. There is tape over the broken plate where the wires are, this is a hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Corrective Action The child care providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Ms. Hinson will submit a letter of compliance explaining how and when today’s violations were corrected to Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant on or before Aril 2, 2026. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Quality Enhancement and/or Technical Assistance Discussions I encouraged Ms. Hinson to go to the Division’s website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the What’s New tab for the QRIS Modernization updates. North Carolinas new pathway to the stars quality rating system offers three different options for childcare providers to earn or increase a star rated license. This modernization moves away from the previous point base model to give providers more flexibility and demonstrates quality. A One-star license indicates that a program meets minimum licensing requirements. Pathway 1 Program Assessment This pathway is the most familiar to the previous system and uses a North Carolina Rated License assessment tool to measure the overall quality of the program. This assessment will focus on standards for both the learning environment and the education qualifications of staff. If you choose Pathway #1 we will need to request the scales by May 12, 2026. Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality This pathway will emphasize a program use of specific high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies. Quality is demonstrated by a program curriculum choice which must be based on the child's developmental needs. This pathway can also include coaching and training for administrators to ensure the effective amplification of the current curriculum. Pathway 3 Accreditation and Head Start This option allows programs with specific national accreditations or head start status to automatically qualify for a three- or five-star rating. Ms. Hinson has a WORKS letter and a 4 year degree in EC Education. There are two classroom, which require each classroom to have a lead teacher. Currently neither Lead teacher has a WORKS account. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to have then create a WORKS account and upload any education they have received. I reminded Ms. Hinson that the Temporary License expires in August and in order to verify education and to determine which star level the staff is at, I will need to see a WORKS letter for all staff. Ms. Hinson and I review the application and requirements for the Pathways. I encouraged Ms. Hinson to contact Mr. Harrison, owner, and set up a TEAMS meeting so that I can review all of the information with Ms. Harrison as well. Administrative, Operational and Personnel Policies – Ms. Hinson was given the Policy Checklist-Child Care Centers during today’s visit. I need to receive and approve the facilities’ policies prior to the temporary license expiring. Once the new policies have been approved you will need to have review the information with the parents and have a new acknowledgment of the new polices being received, documented in the child’s file. Ms. Hinson understands the facility must hold a 3-5 Star Rated License at the end of the temporary time period to continue providing child care for sponsored children. Your temporary license expires August 16, 2026. Prior to the expiration date of your license, two additional unannounced monitoring visits will be completed. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. It is Ms. Hinson and Mr. Harrison’s responsibility to use the information discussed during today’s visit and contained in this visit’s summary report to ensure the classrooms; staff/children’s records and all other operating requirements are compliant with the NC Child Care Requirements at all times. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or I can help you with anything please free to contact me at 704-936-6065, or email me at amy.italiano@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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