Little Explorers Childcare
Greensboro, NC 27408 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 3 reviews
The Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $227
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About
About The Sunshine House
The Sunshine House is a licensed child care center in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 175 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 | 175 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 Guilford County has a median price of $227 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$227
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for The Sunshine House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #41000204
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
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 Mar 20, 2026
For routine transport of children to and from the center, a list of all children being transported was not available at the center.
Corrected during the visit
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
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 Mar 2, 2026
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE: Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
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
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional for one child.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 30, 2024Inspection3 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.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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?
175, 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 (336) 288-4593 to ask.
What is The Sunshine House's phone number?
(336) 288-4593.
Where is The Sunshine House?
2508 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. The nearest other daycare we list is Guilford Park Preschool, 0.1 miles away.