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Little Sunshines Academy
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $208
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About
About Little Sunshines Academy
Little Sunshines Academy is a licensed child care center in Greenville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 12 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
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
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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sunshines Academy 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$208
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$149
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Little Sunshines Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #74000892
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 13 of 23 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
Feb 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
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
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
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 Jul 1, 2024
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 Jul 1, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 21, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 21, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 21, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sunshines Academy
Is Little Sunshines Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Sunshines Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sunshines Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 13 of 23 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.
How many children can Little Sunshines Academy care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Sunshines Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Sunshines Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Sunshines Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 359-3400 to ask.
What is Little Sunshines Academy's phone number?
(252) 359-3400.
Where is Little Sunshines Academy?
615 Country Club Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. The nearest other daycare we list is Pirate's Paradise, 0.2 miles away.