THE Sunshine House

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance with rated license. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by Q. Vaughn, assistant director. At times, Ms. Vaughn assisted me with the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/1/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/25. There were 54 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free play, routines, napping and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicles. There has been 1 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff file. Ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 8 violations cited during today’s visit. Rated License: Prior to the visit, S. Scott, director, submitted the facilities education worksheet. Prior to the visit, Ms. Scott submitted the application for rated license form. During today’s visit, Ms. Vaughn submitted the Family and Community Engagement standards form. In the next couple of weeks, Ms. Scott will submit the self-study verification form, facility CQI and Individual CQI forms, and request for assessment form. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #115, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The playgrounds do not have the required amount of protective surfacing (mulch) for the playground equipment. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The gate leading to the younger playground is broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no documentation of an annual questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no documentation of an annual health questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. There was no current registration on file for bus HMH6094. .1002(b) 1124 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. There was no photograph for all children that are being transported by the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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 no documentation of review of the policy for 1 staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical Assistance: For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2026. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. 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: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance with rated license. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by Q. Vaughn, assistant director. At times, Ms. Vaughn assisted me with the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/1/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/25. There were 54 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free play, routines, napping and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicles. There has been 1 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff file. Ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 8 violations cited during today’s visit. Rated License: Prior to the visit, S. Scott, director, submitted the facilities education worksheet. Prior to the visit, Ms. Scott submitted the application for rated license form. During today’s visit, Ms. Vaughn submitted the Family and Community Engagement standards form. In the next couple of weeks, Ms. Scott will submit the self-study verification form, facility CQI and Individual CQI forms, and request for assessment form. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #115, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The playgrounds do not have the required amount of protective surfacing (mulch) for the playground equipment. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The gate leading to the younger playground is broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no documentation of an annual questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no documentation of an annual health questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. There was no current registration on file for bus HMH6094. .1002(b) 1124 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. There was no photograph for all children that are being transported by the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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 no documentation of review of the policy for 1 staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical Assistance: For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2026. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance with rated license. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 80%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by Q. Vaughn, assistant director. At times, Ms. Vaughn assisted me with the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/1/25. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/25. There were 54 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free play, routines, napping and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicles. There has been 1 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff file. Ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 8 violations cited during today’s visit. Rated License: Prior to the visit, S. Scott, director, submitted the facilities education worksheet. Prior to the visit, Ms. Scott submitted the application for rated license form. During today’s visit, Ms. Vaughn submitted the Family and Community Engagement standards form. In the next couple of weeks, Ms. Scott will submit the self-study verification form, facility CQI and Individual CQI forms, and request for assessment form. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #115, there was no current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The playgrounds do not have the required amount of protective surfacing (mulch) for the playground equipment. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The gate leading to the younger playground is broken. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. There was no documentation of an annual questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There was no documentation of an annual health questionnaire for 1 staff member. .0701(a) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. There was no current registration on file for bus HMH6094. .1002(b) 1124 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. There was no photograph for all children that are being transported by the facility. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 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 no documentation of review of the policy for 1 staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical Assistance: For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/22/2026. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 83%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by S. Scott, director. Ms. Scott accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 65 children present during the walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I observed the children participating in free play, napping, transitions, routines, and outdoor play. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been 1 new staff since my last visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. There was no documentation of playground inspections for June, July, August and September 2025. There were 4 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space 122, a child was having screen time. There was no documentation of a screen time being logged. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #120, there was a teachers hot drink on a toy shelf accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of inspections for June, July, August, and September 2025. .0605(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There no documentation on file that a staff member completed the medication training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: - QRIS Modernization Update: -Today, I had the QRIS conversation with Ms. Scott. A QRIS conversation report was completed, signed by Ms. Scott and she was given a copy. For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 10/20/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, is current and active. I was greeted by Qu-Ana Vaughn, assistant director. Ms. Vaughn accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott, director, arrived during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott accompanied me during portions of the walkthrough. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/10/24. The center received 25 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/24. There were 48 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in eating, free play, teacher directed activities, routines and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle. They have 2 buses but currently they are using 1 to transport children. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 7 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In spaces #121 and #123, there electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #122 there was expired permission to give dates for the OFF bug spray and Harris Teeter sunscreen. A sunscreen ointment expired on 1/2025. In space #117, an aquaphor ointment expired on 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1048 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. There were no current certificates on file for the first aid training for K. Watson, S. Mehrzadeh, and S. Little. .1102(c) 1049 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. There were no current certificates on file for the CPR course for S. Mehrzadeh and S. Little. .1102(d) 1124 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 did not include photographs of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that B. Gentry, S. Mehrzadeh and L. Hill completed an annual staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that A. Arirola, L. Hill. S. Little and S. Mehrzadeh completed an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 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. There was no documentation on file that C. Barringer completed the recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: -I shared with the administrators to do raking of mulch near the slides and tire swings on the older playground. -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/28/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, is current and active. I was greeted by Qu-Ana Vaughn, assistant director. Ms. Vaughn accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott, director, arrived during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott accompanied me during portions of the walkthrough. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/10/24. The center received 25 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/24. There were 48 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in eating, free play, teacher directed activities, routines and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle. They have 2 buses but currently they are using 1 to transport children. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 7 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In spaces #121 and #123, there electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #122 there was expired permission to give dates for the OFF bug spray and Harris Teeter sunscreen. A sunscreen ointment expired on 1/2025. In space #117, an aquaphor ointment expired on 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1048 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. There were no current certificates on file for the first aid training for K. Watson, S. Mehrzadeh, and S. Little. .1102(c) 1049 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. There were no current certificates on file for the CPR course for S. Mehrzadeh and S. Little. .1102(d) 1124 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 did not include photographs of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that B. Gentry, S. Mehrzadeh and L. Hill completed an annual staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that A. Arirola, L. Hill. S. Little and S. Mehrzadeh completed an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 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. There was no documentation on file that C. Barringer completed the recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: -I shared with the administrators to do raking of mulch near the slides and tire swings on the older playground. -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/28/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, is current and active. I was greeted by Qu-Ana Vaughn, assistant director. Ms. Vaughn accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott, director, arrived during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott accompanied me during portions of the walkthrough. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/10/24. The center received 25 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/24. There were 48 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in eating, free play, teacher directed activities, routines and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle. They have 2 buses but currently they are using 1 to transport children. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 7 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In spaces #121 and #123, there electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #122 there was expired permission to give dates for the OFF bug spray and Harris Teeter sunscreen. A sunscreen ointment expired on 1/2025. In space #117, an aquaphor ointment expired on 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1048 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. There were no current certificates on file for the first aid training for K. Watson, S. Mehrzadeh, and S. Little. .1102(c) 1049 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. There were no current certificates on file for the CPR course for S. Mehrzadeh and S. Little. .1102(d) 1124 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 did not include photographs of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that B. Gentry, S. Mehrzadeh and L. Hill completed an annual staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that A. Arirola, L. Hill. S. Little and S. Mehrzadeh completed an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 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. There was no documentation on file that C. Barringer completed the recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: -I shared with the administrators to do raking of mulch near the slides and tire swings on the older playground. -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/28/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 88%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, is current and active. I was greeted by Qu-Ana Vaughn, assistant director. Ms. Vaughn accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott, director, arrived during the walkthrough of the facility. Ms. Scott accompanied me during portions of the walkthrough. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 12/10/24. The center received 25 demerits and received approved classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 4/24/24. There were 48 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in eating, free play, teacher directed activities, routines and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle. They have 2 buses but currently they are using 1 to transport children. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 7 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In spaces #121 and #123, there electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #122 there was expired permission to give dates for the OFF bug spray and Harris Teeter sunscreen. A sunscreen ointment expired on 1/2025. In space #117, an aquaphor ointment expired on 2/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1048 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. There were no current certificates on file for the first aid training for K. Watson, S. Mehrzadeh, and S. Little. .1102(c) 1049 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. There were no current certificates on file for the CPR course for S. Mehrzadeh and S. Little. .1102(d) 1124 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 did not include photographs of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that B. Gentry, S. Mehrzadeh and L. Hill completed an annual staff development plan. There was no documentation on file that A. Arirola, L. Hill. S. Little and S. Mehrzadeh completed an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 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. There was no documentation on file that C. Barringer completed the recognizing and responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: -I shared with the administrators to do raking of mulch near the slides and tire swings on the older playground. -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/28/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 97%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Adams, director. Ms. Adams accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/4/23. The center received 7 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/23. The facility is past due for a fire inspection. There were 86 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in feeding, free play, outdoor play and teacher directed activities. The playgrounds was monitored during today’s visit. The playgrounds were measured today and was added to the facilities file. Infant playground measured 17 children @75sq ft. Toddler/twos playground measured 69 children @75sq ft. Preschool playground measured 93 children @ 75 sq ft. I monitored the facilities 2 transportation vehicles. There have been 6 new staff since my last visit. I monitored all new staff files. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 4 violations cited during the 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 is past due for an annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around and under stationary equipment on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 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. In space #123, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #121, there was an expired permission to give dates for a child's Off bug spray. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to send me the fire inspection report within one week of inspection. The outdoor diagram and space calculation sheet will be emailed to the provider. The provider requested a prep assessment. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 o For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/29/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 97%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Adams, director. Ms. Adams accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/4/23. The center received 7 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/23. The facility is past due for a fire inspection. There were 86 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in feeding, free play, outdoor play and teacher directed activities. The playgrounds was monitored during today’s visit. The playgrounds were measured today and was added to the facilities file. Infant playground measured 17 children @75sq ft. Toddler/twos playground measured 69 children @75sq ft. Preschool playground measured 93 children @ 75 sq ft. I monitored the facilities 2 transportation vehicles. There have been 6 new staff since my last visit. I monitored all new staff files. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 4 violations cited during the 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 is past due for an annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around and under stationary equipment on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 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. In space #123, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #121, there was an expired permission to give dates for a child's Off bug spray. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to send me the fire inspection report within one week of inspection. The outdoor diagram and space calculation sheet will be emailed to the provider. The provider requested a prep assessment. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 o For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/29/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE SUNSHINE HOUSE Facility ID: 60002302 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 97%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and THE SUNSHINE HOUSE. is current and active. I was greeted by R. Adams, director. Ms. Adams accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/4/23. The center received 7 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/14/23. The facility is past due for a fire inspection. There were 86 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in feeding, free play, outdoor play and teacher directed activities. The playgrounds was monitored during today’s visit. The playgrounds were measured today and was added to the facilities file. Infant playground measured 17 children @75sq ft. Toddler/twos playground measured 69 children @75sq ft. Preschool playground measured 93 children @ 75 sq ft. I monitored the facilities 2 transportation vehicles. There have been 6 new staff since my last visit. I monitored all new staff files. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 4 violations cited during the 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 is past due for an annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was not enough protective surfacing around and under stationary equipment on the preschool playground. .0605(j) 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. In space #123, there were electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #121, there was an expired permission to give dates for a child's Off bug spray. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to send me the fire inspection report within one week of inspection. The outdoor diagram and space calculation sheet will be emailed to the provider. The provider requested a prep assessment. Your facility is in cohort one. I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 o For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/29/2024. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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