LITTLE SUNSHINES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SANFORD, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity28
Est. price$815/mo

Contact information

Address301 S FRANKLIN DRIVE SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 356-7149

CitySANFORD, NC 27330

CountyLee

Phone(919) 356-7149

Operating details

Capacity28

License dateMay 23, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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301 S FRANKLIN DRIVE SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 356-7149, SANFORD, NC 27330

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/13/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    .0604(t) — Violation #805

    Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was dated for 5/13/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/13/2026

    .0803(12) — Violation #849

    Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Diaper cream for T. Ward had an authorization that expired on 2/3/2026 and 5/4/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk7/13/2026

    .0605(q) — Violation #859

    Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was dated for 3/17/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 107/13/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) — Violation #862

    The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The There was no documentation that the plan had been reviewed annually for Q. Womble or K. King. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1034

    All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The last health questionnaire on file for A. Sibbett was dated for 9/11/2024. Q. Womble did not have a health questionnaire on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1035

    Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The last form on file for A. Sibbett was dated for 9/11/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/13/2026

    .1101(a) — Violation #1045

    New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. King who began employment on 3/16/2026 had not received orientation as of today's visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    .1102(c) — Violation #1048

    All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Q. Womble's certification expired on 10/25/2025 and K. King whose employment began on 3/16/2026 has not received the training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    .1102(d) — Violation #1049

    All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Q. Womble's certification expired on 10/25/2025 and K. King who began employment on 3/16/2026 has not received the training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 107/13/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323

    Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. T. Ward began enrollment on 11/7/2024 and did not have an immunization record on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk7/13/2026

    .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 has not been reviewed annually for Q. Womble and K. King. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk7/13/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. K. King began employment on 3/16/2026 and had not completed the training or had the documentation on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk3/17/2026

    .1803(a)(9) — Violation #1876

    A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. Upon my arrival to the facility entry way, a teacher in the space used toddlers which also serves as the entry point to the center could be heard yelling "No, pick it up" to a child in that space. 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.

13Total Violations
13Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$815/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: SANFORD, Lee County
  • Capacity: 28
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 3

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