Sunshine Elementary - Head Start Program in Bostic, NC

Sunshine Elementary is a federally funded head start program in Bostic, NC (28018). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 828-245-0658

Street address: 231 Toney Rd, Bostic, NC 28018

County: Rutherford County

How to verify Sunshine Elementary

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: rutherford_county_schools_nc. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Bostic

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Bostic, the Rutherford County head start programs list, or all care types in Bostic.

For context, this directory lists 11 across Rutherford County; 1 in ZIP 28018.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 28018 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 28018

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Ellenboro Ellenboro, NC 28040 Capacity 267.3 mi Head Start Program Forest City Dunbar Elementary Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 268.1 mi Head Start Program Carver Spindale, NC 28160 Capacity 718.8 mi Head Start Program Carver Head Start Spindale, NC 28160 Capacity 1829.0 mi Head Start Program Forest City Children's Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 299.4 mi Head Start Program Spindale Elem. Spindale, NC 28160 Capacity 109.4 mi Head Start Program Forrest W. Hunt Elementary Alexander Mills, NC 28043 Capacity 1711 mi Head Start Program Pinnacle Elementary Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Capacity 1411 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity9
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH013354-14124

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine Elementary rated by the state?
No. Sunshine Elementary appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Sunshine Elementary state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Sunshine Elementary appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH013354-14124. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Sunshine Elementary located?
231 Toney Rd, Bostic, NC 28018. The provider sits in Rutherford County. Contact phone: 828-245-0658.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Bostic?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Bostic and 11 in Rutherford County, including 1 in ZIP 28018. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH013354). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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