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Charlotte, NC 28208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sunshine Daycare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Sunshine Daycare and Preschool
Sunshine Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 938-6944 to confirm.
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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Daycare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60000563
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 13
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Nov 25, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 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 Nov 25, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Daycare and Preschool
Is Sunshine Daycare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunshine Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Daycare and Preschool care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Daycare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Daycare and Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 938-6944 to confirm.
How much does Sunshine Daycare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 938-6944 to ask.
What is Sunshine Daycare and Preschool's phone number?
(980) 938-6944.
Where is Sunshine Daycare and Preschool?
900 September Lane, Charlotte, NC 28208. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Span Services, 0.4 miles away.