Lenka's Family Child Care Home
Morehead City, NC 28557 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sunshine Bright Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Sunshine Bright Academy
Sunshine Bright Academy is a licensed child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 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
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Bright Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Bright Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #16000219
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Food and nutrition 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 12, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Show 6 earlier visits
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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 Dec 20, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Bright Academy
Is Sunshine Bright Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunshine Bright Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Bright Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Sunshine Bright Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Bright Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Bright Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Bright Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 359-3900 to ask.
What is Sunshine Bright Academy's phone number?
(252) 359-3900.
Where is Sunshine Bright Academy?
106 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, NC 28557. The nearest other daycare we list is Newport Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.