Hope Academy
1301 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC
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Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Blythewood, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 159 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Spanish, sign language, literacy and character development programs |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (classroom cameras; live feed viewable anytime from lobby or director’s office) |
| Transportation | Transportation (School Transportation; transportation from school to the center each afternoon) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MySunshineHouse app) |
| Licensed capacity | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sunshine House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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Programs for Infants and Toddlers
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Programs for Infants and Toddlers
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
159, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 786-1162 to ask.
(803) 786-1162.
10336 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016. The nearest other daycare we list is Joshua Generation CDC, 1.2 miles away.