Phyllis Precious One Childcare
Winterville, NC 28590 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden is a licensed child care center in Ayden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $208 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 16 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 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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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
Corrected during the visit
All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
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 Oct 29, 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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
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
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Corrected during the visit
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Corrected during the visit
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 15, 2023
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 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 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 11 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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.
136, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 359-3600 to ask.
(252) 359-3600.
3873 Lee Street, Ayden, NC 28513. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Beginnings, 1 miles away.