Rise and Shine Academy
143 Henrietta Street, Ellenboro, NC
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Shelia's Small Blessings Day Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Mooresboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Shelia's Small Blessings Day Care Home has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Cleveland County has a median price of $128 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
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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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 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 from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2026
Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 692-0976 to ask.
(704) 692-0976.
Mooresboro, NC 28114. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.