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Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 185
- 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 185 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 185 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant 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 (live feed viewable anytime from lobby or director's office) |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from school to the center each afternoon (afterschool program)) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MySunshineHouse app) |
| Licensed capacity | 185 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
- 185 children
- License number
- #16759
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 22 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 14, 2026Visit2 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Bathrooms
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Bathrooms
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Meal Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Corrected during the visit
Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Discipline and Behavior Management
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Feb 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Show 4 earlier visits
- Nov 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Staff Requirements
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
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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 June 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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?
185, 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) 788-5758 to ask.
What is Sunshine House's phone number?
(803) 788-5758.
Where is Sunshine House?
1801 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.1 miles away.