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Raleigh, NC 27606 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Country Sunshine Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Country Sunshine Children's Center
Country Sunshine Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 161 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Country Sunshine Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Country Sunshine Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001245
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Country Sunshine Children's Center
Is Country Sunshine Children's Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Country Sunshine Children's Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Country Sunshine Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Country Sunshine Children's Center care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Country Sunshine Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Country Sunshine Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Country Sunshine Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 859-2828 to ask.
What is Country Sunshine Children's Center's phone number?
(919) 859-2828.
Where is Country Sunshine Children's Center?
5501 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Discovery Center, under 0.1 miles away.