Warren Williams Preschool
800 S. Vance St., Sanford, NC
Little Sunshines Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 28
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Little Sunshines Child Development Center
Little Sunshines Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 356-7149 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sunshines Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$136
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$118
Preschool
Center$106
Home daycare$111
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Little Sunshines Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000352
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection12 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. K.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 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 Jul 21, 2026
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 Aug 6, 2026
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 Aug 6, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
Aug 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in two classrooms.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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 Sep 23, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
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 Sep 23, 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 Sep 23, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 30, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sunshines Child Development Center
Is Little Sunshines Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Sunshines Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sunshines Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Child Development Center care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Sunshines Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Sunshines Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 356-7149 to confirm.
How much does Little Sunshines Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 356-7149 to ask.
What is Little Sunshines Child Development Center's phone number?
(919) 356-7149.
Where is Little Sunshines Child Development Center?
301 S Franklin Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is St Lukes After School Care, 0.8 miles away.