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Shining Light Academy
- capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $132
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About
About Shining Light Academy
Shining Light Academy is a child care center in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 299-9688 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Light Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $132 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$227
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for Shining Light Academy
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #41000420
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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 Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Light Academy
Is Shining Light Academy licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Shining Light Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Light Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Shining Light Academy care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shining Light Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Shining Light Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 299-9688 to confirm.
How much does Shining Light Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 299-9688 to ask.
What is Shining Light Academy's phone number?
(336) 299-9688.
Where is Shining Light Academy?
4530 West Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC 27409. The nearest other daycare we list is Yves Garden, 0.9 miles away.