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The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center

7027 Stillwell Road, Matthews, NC 28105
capacity
47
a week, county median
$251

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About The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center

The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center is a child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003498
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission A child enrolled 3.18.2026 did not have an immunization record on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Aug 5, 2026

  3. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  9. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • 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

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

  3. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Nov 8, 2024

  4. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Nov 8, 2024

  6. Feb 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

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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Questions about The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center

Is The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center care for?

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

Does The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 790-0018 to confirm.

How much does The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 790-0018 to ask.

What is The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 790-0018.

Where is The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center?

7027 Stillwell Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is Home Touch Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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