The Shining Stars Daycare
1215 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC
5.0· 21 reviews
Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About Sunshine House
Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedCameras for parents
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks - 4 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks - 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Spanish, sign language, literacy and character development programs |
| Staff | Long-term managers & teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (security cameras in each classroom; live feed viewable from lobby or director's office) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MySunshineHouse app) |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- License number
- #15833
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
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 10 visits
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Sunshine House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 783-3929 to ask.
What is Sunshine House's phone number?
(803) 783-3929.
Where is Sunshine House?
748 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. The nearest other daycare we list is Watch Me Sprout Learning & Afterschool Center, 0.2 miles away.