Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden
3873 LEE STREET, AYDEN, NC 28513Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 6, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
One child, eight years of age, enrolled in space #5, exited the outdoor space #4 and returned to the classroom to get the emergency bag, unaccompanied. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/15/202
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
In space #6, there was peeling paint above the hand sink near the restroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/15/2026
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
One toilet in space #7 and one toilet in space #8 did not have a cover on the tank. Two shelves in spaces #5, one shelf in space #6, and one shelf in space #7, had broken and hanging edging coming apart from the sh
- Emergency and Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph, Emergency Contact Information And/or a Copy of the Emergency Medical Care…
information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two of sixteen children emergency and identifying informat
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Child enrolled on 8/25/25 had a health assessment dated 5/9/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026
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