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Huntersville, NC 28078 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 165
- 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 Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 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 | 165 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
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002302
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 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 Oct 16, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Apr 24, 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 Apr 24, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. B.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
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 Nov 20, 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. A.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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. A.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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 Nov 20, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
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 Nov 20, 2024
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 Dec 3, 2024
- May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
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 facility is past due for an annual fire inspection.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Oct 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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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 April 9, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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?
165, 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) 948-6686 to ask.
What is The Sunshine House's phone number?
(704) 948-6686.
Where is The Sunshine House?
14420 Reese Boulvard, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Hands and Feet, 0.4 miles away.