SUNSHINE DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address900 SEPTEMBER LANE CHARLOTTE, NC 28208 (980) 938-6944
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(980) 938-6944
Operating details
Capacity90
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 1, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
900 SEPTEMBER LANE CHARLOTTE, NC 28208 (980) 938-6944, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/24/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 156/24/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2815 — Violation #9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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
$805/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: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
- Capacity: 90
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in CHARLOTTE, NC
- ABSOLUTE Learning Academy · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- ANOINTED FUTURE CHILD CARE · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- ANTHONY'S DAY CARE HOME · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- ARLESHA'S HOME CHILD CARE · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- AUNTIE MAMMIE'S DAYCARE · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- BALLANTYNE ELEMENTARY ASEP · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE · 4.5★ · no violations on record
- BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY · 4.5★ · no violations on record