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
- 130
- 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 130 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 130 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
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #41000201
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 19 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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May 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 18, 2025
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Oct 3, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jul 7, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jun 21, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo 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 May 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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?
130, 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) 288-7749 to ask.
What is The Sunshine House's phone number?
(336) 288-7749.
Where is The Sunshine House?
3806 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt. Pisgah Weekday School, 0.4 miles away.