The Sunshine House
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A seventeen-month-old child was sleeping and was left alone for seven minutes in the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/21/2025
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
Seven toddlers were with one staff member on the playground area while another staff member was inside sweeping the floor. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by cons
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A child pushed a door open in the classroom and exited onto the fenced in playground. The teachers in the classroom were engaged in activities and didn't notice the child leave the room. The child was unattended for eight minutes.
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
One child was given medication without an action plan and necessary authorization was not available. Violation confirmed corrected by letter