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Sonshine Academy

2415 Donaghey, Conway, AR 720324.6· 123 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2002
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About Sonshine Academy

Sonshine Academy is a licensed school-age program in Conway, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since July 1, 2002, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: kindergarten through 5th grade (Conway public school students)
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “after school until 6 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Kindergarten through 5th grade (Conway public school students)
ProgramsAfter-school care
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonshine Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sonshine Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Out of School Time
Capacity
72 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#16537
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationSerious deficiency

      Rule 1300.1301.3.c Staff transporting participants shall meet the following requirements:

  2. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood 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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FAQ

Questions about Sonshine Academy

Is Sonshine Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 1, 2002.

When was Sonshine Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sonshine Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 Sonshine Academy care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Sonshine Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Sonshine Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sonshine Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (501) 327-7742 to ask.

What is Sonshine Academy's phone number?

(501) 327-7742.

Where is Sonshine Academy?

2415 Donaghey, Conway, AR 72032. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sunshines Daycare, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).