4demerits
SUNSHINE LEARNING ACADEMY 2
5950 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28215
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421692
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceMar 2, 2026
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 2, 2026Lower is betterSep 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 16, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: GC: *NOTE: Director, Charlene Hinson, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Chsunshinelearningacademy@gmail.com
resha.washingtion@dhhs.nc.gov
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor cleaning needed to outside corners of toilets in main hallway restroom. -General comment.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
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 minor touch up paint needed to walling throughout center.
Mar 18, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed kitchen door not locked. Keep kitchen door locked then staff is not inside kitchen.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed leak at staff bathroom hand sink.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed visible soiled container holding books and diapers. Torn books in 4’s class.
Mar 9, 2026 13 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Call office for reinspection when ready at 980-314-1620
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed tape and tape residue left on sippy cups after W/R/S. Remove all tape before washing.
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Repeat- Observed hot water in kitchen 3-comp sink at 115F. Raise water heater temp. Check hand sinks throughout to make sure they are still 80-110F. They were all towards their upper limit and may be >110F when water heater temperature is raised. If hand sinks too hot adjust at mixing valve.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dusty ceiling fans.
Mar 2, 2026 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Will return within 7 days to reinspect (3/9/26) unless a request is submitted for an extension to have plumbing repaired.
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observed hot water in kitchen 3-comp sink at 115F. Raise water heater temp. Check hand sinks throughout to make sure they are still 80-110F. They were all towards their upper limit and may be >110F when water heater temperature is raised. If hand sinks too hot adjust at mixing valve.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed leak at hand sink in staff bathroom.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed storage below hand sinks plumbing.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed tape residue on shelving. Discard torn books. Plastic bins with debris. Tops of large toys with dust.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 chair rail dusty in Pre-K room. Walls need touching up with paint throughout.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b) Facilities shall be provided at the child care center for the washing and storage of solid waste containers and mops. The facilities shall include a faucet with a threaded nozzle that delivers water of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The faucet shall be located in either a designated utility sink or above a curbed impervious pad that is sloped to drain to the approved sewage system. Observed hot water at can wash has been disconnected/cut. Needs to be repaired. Recommend putting in a shut off valve, if the water is >120F at can wash a fence will need to be rebuilt or another way to make inaccessible (ie. shut off valve)
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SUNSHINE LEARNING ACADEMY 2” or State ID 2060421692). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.