Sunshine Home Day Care
137 WILLISTON WAY, CARY, NC 27519Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Signed and Dated Statement Which Attests That a Copy of the Discipline Policy Was Given to and Discussed with a Parent/guardian of Each Child Prior To…
enrollment was not on file in the home. One child was missing the required discipline policy. Violation confirmed corrected by letter
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
Provider did not complete her required 8 hours of annual training. This must be completed immediately. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2024
- The Operator Did Not Develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Within Four Months of Completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care…
training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The provider did have her EPR plan avail
Oct 5, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for the Ages of Children in Care, Were Not Provided as Planned on the Written Schedule and Activity Plan.
The provider did not have the October Activity Plan posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
The criminal background checks for the providers husband, and two adult children, who all live in the home, were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
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