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Name

SUNSHINE HOUSE, THE

Address

14420 REESE BLVD

City/State/ZIP

HUNTERSVILLE

28078

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/30/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NOTE: - Director: Shaniqua Scott present during inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	0	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage.- Observed leftover snack in infant 2 stored in the box in cabinet. Ensure to keep all leftover snacks/dry goods in resealable bags/containers to keep away pests.
19	0	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean.- Observed water fountains need cleaning and keep clean all around spouts, nozzles, and other crevices. Keep clean.
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed damaged toilet seat in restroom Preschool need replacement. REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed hand sinks in Explorer 1 need cleaning and keep clean. Observed slow draining at hand sinks in hallway restroom, infant 2, PreK, Meck PreK. Keep all hand sinks clean and good repair.
27	4	Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands.- Observed teacher is changing diaper for a child and missing step 5 after taking off the gloves. EHS provides hard copy of the diaper changing procedures poster in English and email the Spanish version to Director.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.- Observed sunscreen in outside bag stored on top of toy table less than 5ft in Preschool. Keep all sunscreen or diaper creams at least 5ft or higher at anytime. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.- Observed hand sanitizer bottle in unlocked cabinet less than 5ft in MeckPreK. Ensure to keep/store all non hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all times.
32	3	Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).Linens shall be kept clean, in good repair, and stored with the mat or cot that the linens are assigned to or stored apart from the mattress or cot in a manner that keeps the linens used for each child separate from the linens belonging to other children.- Observed basket, toy and stuff stored on top of sheet on a stack cots inside closet in Toddler 1. Keep off items that could contaminate clean sheet, unless using a cot cover.
37	0	Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.- Observed water stain on ceiling tiles at the back hallway. Observed dust covered on ceiling tiles in some classrooms, hallway, and restroom vent need cleaning. Keep clean. Observed damaged wall with holes/covered with old glue looking disrepair from misplaced the soap dispensers near hand sinks in several classrooms need repair. Keep good repair.
49	2	Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.- Observed unlocked HVAC gate in the playground. Keep the gate lock and made it inaccessible to children.