Sunshine Child Development Center

11 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852

School / Childcare

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sunshine Child Development Center, the earliest from 2023. Sunshine Child Development Center was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up one time.

Among North Kingstown restaurants, the typical score is 88; Sunshine Child Development Center is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the warewashing area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice and beans, which were previously cooked and cooled, were only reheated to 101 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Per person in charge, food was reheated about 1/2 hour prior to inspection. Rice and beans were reheated to 175 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.

3-403.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice and beans were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Items were moved to refrigeration to properly thaw.

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Child Development Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Child Development Center on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshine Child Development Center?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sunshine Child Development Center.

How does Sunshine Child Development Center compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

Sunshine Child Development Center most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has Sunshine Child Development Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sunshine Child Development Center have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunshine Child Development Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sunshine Child Development Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Child Development Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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