Sunshine Daycare 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- MO QAR Level 1 (Max 4) 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Process5 CSR 25-500.042
Additional information is required to make a determination regarding licensure, specifically the Certificate of Occupancy issued to the facility from the Overland Community Fire Protection District limits the facility to a capacity of 49. The facility is licensed for 60 children.
- Licensing Process5 CSR 25-500.042
Additional information is required to make a determination regarding licensure, specifically the Certificate of Occupancy issued to the facility from the Overland Community Fire Protection District limits the facility to a capacity of 49. The facility is licensed for 60 children.
Mar 31, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Process5 CSR 25-500.042
Additional information is required to make a determination regarding licensure, specifically the Certificate of Occupancy issued to the facility from the Overland Community Fire Protection District limits the facility to a capacity of 49. The facility is licensed for 60 children.
- Licensing Process5 CSR 25-500.042
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by one child in care was age 14-years-old. The license is for children age 24-months-old to 12-years-old.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an outlet plug was missing from the preschool classroom to the right of the entrance.