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The Sunshine House, Inc. #144

6889 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC 283144.0· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
237
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About The Sunshine House, Inc. #144

The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 237 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
237 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity237 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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, Inc. #144

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
237 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26001537
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

    • 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 Mar 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Mar 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Mar 25, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma (PSBSAHT) 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

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about The Sunshine House, Inc. #144

Is The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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, Inc. #144 care for?

237, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Sunshine House, Inc. #144's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Sunshine House, Inc. #144 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 864-6437 to ask.

What is The Sunshine House, Inc. #144's phone number?

(910) 864-6437.

Where is The Sunshine House, Inc. #144?

6889 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314. The nearest other daycare we list is KIDS Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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