Little Sunshines Child Development Center
301 S FRANKLIN DRIVE, SANFORD, NC 27330Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Yelled At, Shamed, Humiliated, Frightened, Threatened or Bullied.
Upon my arrival to the facility entry way, a teacher in the space used toddlers which also serves as the entry point to the center could be heard yelling "No, pick it up" to a child in that space. Violation
Aug 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in two classrooms. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/15/2025
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
A current menu was not available throughout the center. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/15/2025
- The Written Feeding Plan Was Not Modified as the Child's Needs Changed.
Per the teacher report who works with the infants, two children born on 9/3/2024 and 9/13/2024 both eat solid foods but the forms have not been updated. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provid
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last recorded fire drill was on 2/4/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/15/2025
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