Dayspring School Age Center
420 First Street, New Bern, NC
5.0· 1 review
Sunshine Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
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About Sunshine Scholars Academy
Sunshine Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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$200
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$167
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 181 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000597
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 32 visits · 67 rules in all · 66 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 23
- Safety and hazards 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Food and nutrition 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 3
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
May 27, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in space #1.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member A.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A child was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep chart, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Scholars Academy
Is Sunshine Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunshine Scholars Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 14 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 66 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Scholars Academy care for?
181, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunshine Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sunshine Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 359-3700 to ask.
What is Sunshine Scholars Academy's phone number?
(252) 359-3700.
Where is Sunshine Scholars Academy?
603 Gaston Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Day Care, 0.1 miles away.