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Sunshine House #28

8180 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 294184.2· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Sunshine House #28

Sunshine House #28 is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 12 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
114 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
Hours it lists: “M-F: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSpanish, sign language, literacy and character development programs
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live feed viewable anytime from lobby or director’s office)
TransportationTransportation (School Transportation; afterschool transportation from school to the center each afternoon)
Parent updatesParent app (MySunshineHouse app)
AccreditationOther accreditation (First Steps Quality Counts 5-Star Rating)
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine House #28 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester 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.
Dorchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Sunshine House #28

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
114 children
License number
#15830
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 17 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 16
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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. Jul 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  3. Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 14, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

  8. Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

  9. Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. May 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 22, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 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 Sunshine House #28

Is Sunshine House #28 licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Sunshine House #28 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine House #28 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 13 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 33 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 House #28 care for?

114, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sunshine House #28's hours?

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

How much does Sunshine House #28 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 552-0822 to ask.

What is Sunshine House #28's phone number?

(843) 552-0822.

Where is Sunshine House #28?

8180 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418. The nearest other daycare we list is Clementine Lambright, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).