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Little Sunshine's Academy

117 Eatherly Landing Road, Carthage, TN 370305.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131
year first licensed
2022

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About

About Little Sunshine's Academy

Little Sunshine's Academy is a licensed child care center in Carthage, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since December 27, 2022, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $131 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.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$91

Toddler

Center$110
Home daycare$98

Preschool

Center$110
Home daycare$98

School age

Center$50
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Sunshine's Academy

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
See the state's record

Inspections

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Sunshine's Academy

Is Little Sunshine's Academy licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 27, 2022.

Does Little Sunshine's Academy have inspection violations?

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Little Sunshine's Academy care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Sunshine's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Sunshine's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sunshine's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (615) 735-7404 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine's Academy's phone number?

(615) 735-7404.

Where is Little Sunshine's Academy?

117 Eatherly Landing Road, Carthage, TN 37030.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).