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Charlotte, NC 28226 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 2 reviews
The Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About The Sunshine House
The Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 199 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Sunshine House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for The Sunshine House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002298
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 56 rules in all · 56 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 13, 2026
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
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).
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
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 Jul 23, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
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 Oct 9, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
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 15, 2025
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 Jul 16, 2025
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 Jul 16, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
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 15, 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 Jul 10, 2025
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025
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 Jan 20, 2025
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
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 Jul 23, 2024
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 Jul 23, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
Jan 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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 Feb 1, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
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 Feb 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Sunshine House
Is The Sunshine House licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Sunshine House last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 Sunshine House care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Sunshine House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Sunshine House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Sunshine House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 752-1859 to ask.
What is The Sunshine House's phone number?
(704) 752-1859.
Where is The Sunshine House?
15644 Donnington Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277. The nearest other daycare we list is Ballantyne Elementary Asep, 0.7 miles away.