Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Concord.
Best Extras
Earned the highest extras score in Concord. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.
Full Ranking Detail
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The Sunshine House of Concord is a large, NC 5-star DCDEE-licensed center at 3056 Weddington Rd NW serving up to 250 children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Its all-inclusive tuition model covers meals, Spanish, sign language, and enrichment, and a live camera app gives parents real-time classroom visibility. Recent inspections flagged safety and documentation violations that families should review, and the limited public review base (Yelp 3.5/3) makes a comprehensive parent-sentiment picture difficult to establish.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“Our son has been at the Sunshine house for almost 2 years. He absolutely loves it and so do we. The teachers are awesome and genuinely care about the kids.”
“My son has been going here since he was 6 months old. He absolutely loves it. All the teachers are fantastic and really love children!”
“If you are looking for a place where you feel like family, the Sunshine House is it.”
“My daughter is excited to go, and singing and happy when she comes home.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Creative Curriculum focused on school readiness, emotional growth, and intellectual development. Spanish and Seeds of Literacy programs are also offered.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through 12-year-olds including before and after school care, summer camp, and school break care. Transportation provided from six local schools; Spanish instruction included.
What sets it apart: NC 5-star rated (highest available). Classroom security cameras, MySunshineHouse photo/video app, small class sizes with low ratios, meals included in tuition planned by licensed nutritionist, open 6:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri, celebrating 50 years in operation.
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