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126 Piney Mountain Road, Ellenboro, NC
Sunshine Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $113
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About Sunshine Elementary Preschool
Sunshine Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Bostic, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 245-0658 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $113 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #81000231
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 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 Sep 19, 2025
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 Sep 19, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Elementary Preschool
Is Sunshine Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunshine Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Elementary Preschool care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Sunshine Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sunshine Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 245-0658 to confirm.
How much does Sunshine Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-0658 to ask.
What is Sunshine Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 245-0658.
Where is Sunshine Elementary Preschool?
231 Toney Road, Bostic, NC 28018. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids At Play Child Care Center, 6 miles away.