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Charlotte, NC 28227 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Sunshine House
- licensed capacity
- 219
- 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 Mint Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 219 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 11 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
- 219 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 | 219 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
- 219 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002586
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 65 rules in all · 65 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Food and nutrition 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 6, 2026
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 Jul 6, 2026
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 Jul 6, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
Documentation was not on file for medication given in error and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
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 Jul 11, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
Show 8 earlier visits
Nov 27, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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 11, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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 11, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
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
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 Jul 12, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
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 Jun 20, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b)
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 14, 2023
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 14, 2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Nov 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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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 June 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Sunshine House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 11 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 65 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?
219, 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) 573-9595 to ask.
What is The Sunshine House's phone number?
(704) 573-9595.
Where is The Sunshine House?
5825 Phyliss Lane, Mint Hill, NC 28227. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.