10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 41000202 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance of child care rules. An annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/23. The facility has a compliance history of 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Casey S., Teacher. She stated that she would walk with me through the facility until P. Barnwell, Assistant Director arrives. I monitored one space and Mrs. Barnwell arrived and accompanied me through the rest of the facility. There were 41 children, and eight (8) teachers present during this visit. Children were observed playing in interest centers of their choice and having group time. Infants were observed receiving diaper changes, being fed and lying on the floor near the teacher. Staff members were observed engaged in activities with the children. Interactions observed were positive in manner. A sanitation visit was conducted on May 3, 2024 the facility received a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted in 2022. During the visit, I called the fire inspectors office to ask about the inspector. I gave you the name of your inspector, Tamika Gaskins, and her phone number. I advised you to call to set up the inspection, I also told you about visiting the portal to pay for the inspection in advance. There were five (5) items of non compliance observed today. The corresponding violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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 facility's last fire inspection was 6/27/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space used for the infants - two year olds, there were many tree roots above ground that are a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore, and C. Curtis did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore, and C. Curtis did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 1874 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. There was not a signed acknowledgment of the policy in the file for X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore and C. Curtis. .0608(d)(1-4) Violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 8/15/24, describing how and when the violation(s) were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please remember your letter should include facility name, facility ID#, and original signature. There have been four new staff members hired since the last visit. I reviewed their four files and monitored current qualification letters, TB results, current medical reports and other requirements. There were three violations cited regarding the staff files. I also reviewed CPR/FA requirements for three staff members whose certification expired in April. All three had current certification that is good until 4/2026. Today I provided consultation regarding incident reports. You had incident reports on file along with the log, however you are not using the state form. The form your company requires did not have all the same information as the state form. You will need to use the state form or have the company form revised to include all information including a space for parent’s to initial if they do not want to receive a copy of the form. Thank you for your time today. Should you have any additional questions or concerns feel free to contact me at Cherissa.alston@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-709-9852. 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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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 41000202 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance of child care rules. An annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/13/23. The facility has a compliance history of 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Casey S., Teacher. She stated that she would walk with me through the facility until P. Barnwell, Assistant Director arrives. I monitored one space and Mrs. Barnwell arrived and accompanied me through the rest of the facility. There were 41 children, and eight (8) teachers present during this visit. Children were observed playing in interest centers of their choice and having group time. Infants were observed receiving diaper changes, being fed and lying on the floor near the teacher. Staff members were observed engaged in activities with the children. Interactions observed were positive in manner. A sanitation visit was conducted on May 3, 2024 the facility received a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted in 2022. During the visit, I called the fire inspectors office to ask about the inspector. I gave you the name of your inspector, Tamika Gaskins, and her phone number. I advised you to call to set up the inspection, I also told you about visiting the portal to pay for the inspection in advance. There were five (5) items of non compliance observed today. The corresponding violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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 facility's last fire inspection was 6/27/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space used for the infants - two year olds, there were many tree roots above ground that are a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore, and C. Curtis did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore, and C. Curtis did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 1874 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. There was not a signed acknowledgment of the policy in the file for X. Williams, C. McElroy, A. Moore and C. Curtis. .0608(d)(1-4) Violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 8/15/24, describing how and when the violation(s) were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please remember your letter should include facility name, facility ID#, and original signature. There have been four new staff members hired since the last visit. I reviewed their four files and monitored current qualification letters, TB results, current medical reports and other requirements. There were three violations cited regarding the staff files. I also reviewed CPR/FA requirements for three staff members whose certification expired in April. All three had current certification that is good until 4/2026. Today I provided consultation regarding incident reports. You had incident reports on file along with the log, however you are not using the state form. The form your company requires did not have all the same information as the state form. You will need to use the state form or have the company form revised to include all information including a space for parent’s to initial if they do not want to receive a copy of the form. Thank you for your time today. Should you have any additional questions or concerns feel free to contact me at Cherissa.alston@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-709-9852. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 41000202 Consultant: SHERRY PROCTOR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 12/13/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. We were greeted by Ms. Johnette Coble, the center director. This center currently operates with a Three -Star license, effective December 18, 2019. Ms. Elizabeth Childress, licensing consultant assisted me with the visit. An approved fire inspection is past due, I will contact a fire inspector. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on April 11, 2023, with a Superior score. The compliance history is 99% as of December 12, 2023. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted, I used the Annual Monitoring Checklist during today’s visit. Ms. Coble accompanied me on a walk-through of the center and the playgrounds. I observed the children and gathered attendance. Children were participating in group activities and preparing for lunch. Routines were being done in the infant classroom. All centers were open in the classrooms and children moved freely around the classroom. The classrooms are supplied with activities and toys for the children. The playgrounds have shade, also there is room for vigorous play. The wooden borders holding the mulch in are rotting and must be replaced. Several places on the fence are rusting and must be painted. I reviewed a sampling of staff and children files. Program files were current and in order. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. All staff have completed their Health and Safety training. The transportation notebook is ready to add the children’s information for transportation when school resumes next week. Thank you for having staff files, children’s files, and programing files in order and ready to review. I observed one item of non-compliance of childcare rules during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The borders for the mulch is rotten and needs replacing. The playground fence has several rusted areas that must be painted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by December 26, 2023. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. This center is in Cohort Number 2 for the rated license assessment; your training year is July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, and your implementation year is July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. All education should be reviewed in WORKS and all new education is to be entered into WORKS. We discussed using the www.ncrlap.org website to prepare for the assessments. All Health and Safety training is located on MOODLE. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on this website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. New Rules Effective July 1, 2023, we have new rules posted on the DCDEE website. The changes are within the rules for: staff/child ratios and group sizes .0713, cooperative arrangements .2513, and enhanced space requirements .2809. Please refer to the website for more information. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is sherry.proctor@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. Thank you for your time today. 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.