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Sunshine House

2225 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 292063.8· 61 reviews
licensed capacity
192
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Sunshine House

Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 192 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant 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 11 rules across 7 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
192 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in 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 (cameras in all classrooms; live feed viewable anytime from lobby or director’s office)
TransportationTransportation (School Transportation; Conder Elementary; transportation from school to the center each afternoon)
Parent updatesParent app (MySunshineHouse app)
Licensed capacity192 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Richland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
192 children
License number
#15818
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  9. Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 28, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024

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

Is Sunshine House licensed?

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

When was Sunshine House last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 care for?

192, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sunshine House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 782-5450 to ask.

What is Sunshine House's phone number?

(803) 782-5450.

Where is Sunshine House?

2225 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29206.

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