Forrest Hunt Preschool
100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC
Rise and Shine Academy
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Rise and Shine Academy
Rise and Shine Academy is a licensed child care center in Ellenboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 247-7898 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rise and Shine Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Rise and Shine Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #81000334
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Food and nutrition 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 31, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
When medication was administered in error, the child care center did not either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, notify the center director, contact the child's parent, observe the child, or include all the information when documenting the error in writing.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. S.
Corrected during the visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). S.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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 state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rise and Shine Academy
Is Rise and Shine Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rise and Shine Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rise and Shine Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 37 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Rise and Shine Academy care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Rise and Shine Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rise and Shine Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 247-7898 to confirm.
How much does Rise and Shine Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 247-7898 to ask.
What is Rise and Shine Academy's phone number?
(828) 247-7898.
Where is Rise and Shine Academy?
143 Henrietta Street, Ellenboro, NC 28040. The nearest other daycare we list is Forrest Hunt Preschool, 3.5 miles away.