THE SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC. #149

HOPE MILLS, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity185
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address3423 BLACK & DECKER RD HOPE MILLS, NC 28348 (910) 424-4131

CityHOPE MILLS, NC 28348

CountyCumberland

Phone(910) 424-4131

Operating details

Capacity185

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 19, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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Location

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3423 BLACK & DECKER RD HOPE MILLS, NC 28348 (910) 424-4131, HOPE MILLS, NC 28348

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026

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2026

  1. Medium risk6/25/2026

    .1101(a) — Violation #1045

    New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff had not received 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk6/25/2026

    .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

    Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three staff new staff did not have six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk6/25/2026

    .0607(e) — Violation #1824

    The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed with three staff members. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk6/25/2026

    .0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874

    The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff member did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care to children. This was corrected during today's visit. The policy was reviewed and acknowledgement signed by staff and placed in the staff file Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$763/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: HOPE MILLS, Cumberland County
  • Capacity: 185
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 6

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