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Sunshine Smiles Academy

2611 Broad Street, Durham, NC 277044.4· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317
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About Sunshine Smiles Academy

Sunshine Smiles Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Smiles Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Smiles Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001697
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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.

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  1. May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

  4. Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 11, 2024

  6. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 8, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 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 Smiles Academy

Is Sunshine Smiles Academy licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Sunshine Smiles Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Smiles Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Smiles Academy care for?

95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sunshine Smiles Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sunshine Smiles Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Smiles Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 317-1500 to ask.

What is Sunshine Smiles Academy's phone number?

(919) 317-1500.

Where is Sunshine Smiles Academy?

2611 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Korner Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).