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Sunshine House Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About Sunshine House Early Learning Center
Sunshine House Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 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 infant care. It says it provides meals.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals 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
- 173 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 - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool 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 (transportation from school to the center each afternoon (afterschool program)) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MySunshineHouse app (daily photo & video app updates)) |
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine House Early Learning Center 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 Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 173 children
- License number
- #26464
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine House Early Learning Center
Is Sunshine House Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunshine House Early Learning Center last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine House Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Early Learning Center care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Sunshine House Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine House Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 419-8858 to ask.
What is Sunshine House Early Learning Center's phone number?
(803) 419-8858.
Where is Sunshine House Early Learning Center?
41 Helton Dr., Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is Be Great Academy Center for Achievement, 0.8 miles away.