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The Sunshine House

5508 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 274104.5· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227

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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 133 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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
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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity133 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.
Guilford County medians, full time, per week

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

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41000206
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 14 visits
  1. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 2, 2025

  4. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Dec 27, 2024

  7. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

  10. Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 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 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 no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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?

133, 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) 294-0580 to ask.

What is The Sunshine House's phone number?

(336) 294-0580.

Where is The Sunshine House?

5508 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Day School, 0.2 miles away.

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