Country Sunshine Children's Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Medication Administration (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When Medication Was Administered, Documentation Was Not Completed or Maintained for 6 Months And/or the Documentation Did Not Include the Required Information.
The parents signature authorizing the use of the an over the counter diaper cream was expired for one medication and four oth
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
One bottle of Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Not Meeting the Requirements Outlined in Child Care .0601(b) and (C) Were Not Removed or Made Inaccessible.
A broom, with a dustpan attached, was accessible in the infant room and an infant pulled it down hitting the child in the face. Violation confirmed cor