Sunshine House #42
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.3 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of B+. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ABC Quality B+ (3 out of 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 208
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Files in Compliance (Central Registry)114-503 F(1-4)
Central Registry Background. Corrective: ensure central registry results are completed prior to hire. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504 A(1-2)
Supervision. Corrective: ensure that caregivers meet all requirements to be authorized alone to supervise. [SAFETY: unauthorized solo supervision.]
- Ratios Adequate in All Classrooms and on Playground114-504 B,C
Ratio. Corrective: ensure that caregivers have met all requirements to ensure proper ratio. [SAFETY: ratio + caregiver qualification.]
- Furniture, Toys & Equipment Are Clean and in Good Repair114-507 C.1
Furniture condition. Corrective: ensure that all furniture to include bus seats, are kept clean, in good condition, free of hazards.