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The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy

2009 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC 295014.6· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. 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 - 4 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
113 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 4 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentSchool readiness, Spanish & literacy programs
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (security cameras in each classroom; live feed viewable from lobby or director's office)
TransportationTransportation (transportation from school to the center each afternoon)
Parent updatesParent app (MySunshineHouse)
Licensed capacity113 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence County has a median price of $199 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.
Florence County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Sunshine House Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
113 children
License number
#15828
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

  5. Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

  9. Jul 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

  2. Nov 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 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 The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy

Is The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. 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 The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy care for?

113, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 669-1997 to ask.

What is The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(843) 669-1997.

Where is The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy?

2009 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC 29501. The nearest other daycare we list is Thursday's Child, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).