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Son Shine Daycare

307 E Eller Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 271074.3· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$181

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About Son Shine Daycare

Son Shine Daycare is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Son Shine Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $181 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.
Davidson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$97

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 Son Shine Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#29000135
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

  4. Jul 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

  5. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

  6. Sep 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  7. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      A private water supply was used by the center and it had not been tested by or did not meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

  9. Feb 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Son Shine Daycare

Is Son Shine Daycare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Son Shine Daycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Son Shine Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Son Shine Daycare care for?

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

Does Son Shine Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Son Shine Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Son Shine Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 764-8534 to ask.

What is Son Shine Daycare's phone number?

(336) 764-8534.

Where is Son Shine Daycare?

307 E Eller Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. The nearest other daycare we list is Midway Elementary Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).