Sunny's Pre-School

PRE-SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY OPTION AVAILABLE!

Experience non-stop fun and activities until 6:30pm! Sunny’s Pre-School now offers an Extended Day Option from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, perfect for kids (and families) who need more time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make the most of your day with us! (Limited space available)

Our mission at Sunny’s Pre-School is to provide developmentally appropriate learning activities in a supportive, physically active, fun, and engaging environment.

We build a foundation of emotional intelligence in our students that will dictate their future success both academically and socially.

We also provide an atmosphere of play that fosters the child’s natural curiosity and need for exploration, allowing us to create dynamic and authentic learning experiences.

WHY CHOOSE SUNNY’S Pre-School

  1. We firmly believe a child wasn’t meant to sit in a classroom for 8 hours a day. At Sunny’s, we make sure our students play! Research shows that play has the amazing benefit of creating a safe space for children to engage and interact with the world around them, promoting their natural curiosities and problem-solving skills.
  2. We focus on kindergarten readiness by combining social-emotional learning with sports and our engaging academic curriculum. By focusing on the health and happiness of the whole child, we provide the foundation for their future success in school and beyond.
  3. We hold our staff to high standards. They are trained to create moments of learning in everyday activities and to support early literacy through open-ended questions and conversation.
  4. We know parents are the cornerstone of a child’s education. We believe in the importance of connecting families to what their child is learning and have an open-door policy for all parents.
  5. At Sunny’s Preschool, families have access to our cameras 24/7. Parents can have peace of mind knowing that they can check in on their child at any moment throughout the day.
  6. We believe in supporting the whole child, which is why we incorporate Conscious Discipline into our teaching strategies. Using this Social-Emotional strategy, we know how to turn difficult situations into teachable moments. Children learn communication skills needed to manage themselves, resolve conflicts, and develop healthy behavior.

About our Curriculum

We use McGraw-Hill’s Early Childhood Express because it supports our mission of focusing on whole child education. It nurtures children’s learning in Math, Science, Early Literacy, Arts, and Social Studies, while also supporting their Social-Emotional growth and using Imaginative Play to build on learned concepts. Though we have the curriculum as a framework for learning, our teachers know that the best way to educate a child is to keep them engaged and interested. Which is why we remain flexible and responsive to the evolving interests that arise within our Preschool. This approach allows us to create a dynamic and authentic learning experience, where children can fully engage and embrace the wonders of education.

A day in the life of a Sunny’s Pre-schooler

8:30AM

Drop off / Free Play

9:00AM

Rug Time: Where we “calibrate” for the day. Providing valuable social interaction, introducing concepts and creating community within the classroom.

9:30AM

Sports: Children will rotate through one of the six gym areas in our facilities. Early introduction to sports helps build the gross motor skills that will support fine motor skills for writing, as well as create a child who is confident in their own body. The sports areas include Sun Gym, Preschool Gym, Rockwall, NinjaZone, Bounce Houses and Dance.

10:00AM

Snack time

10:30AM

Outside Free Play: Students spend at least 30 minutes every day outside either on the playground, or doing sensory play with water, chalk or bubbles.

11:00AM

Classroom Centers: This is when children will engage in their Math, Science, Social Studies, Art or Imaginative Play for the day. Teachers set up three areas the children will rotate through that will build on the theme of the week. For example, they may use tactile numerals to sort for their math center or play a game of Dominoes with letter sounds to support early literacy.

12:00PM

Lunch

12:30PM – 2:00PM

Nap time for those who still nap.

12:30PM – 1:30PM

Quiet time for non-nappers. They may look at books, color, build with blocks or engage in free play. Just some quiet time to decompress in the middle of the day.

1:30PM – 2:00PM

Sports: Children will participate in a different sport for the day.

2:00PM – 3:00PM

Large Group Learning: Students will engage in teacher-led learning. Whether it’s playing letter games, engaging in a read-aloud, or practicing social-emotional skills, students will continue building on the concepts presented during rug time.

3:00PM

Pick up

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SUNNY’S PRE-SCHOOL?

Sunny’s Pre-School Enrollment

Available fOr ages
2.5-5 Years Old


Camp Sunny Junior

Camp Sunny Junior provides a day camp, with half-day and full-day options, when Alachua County Schools are closed. This camp is appropriate for children aged 2.5-5. To enroll on these days please use the Camp Sunny Junior Registration Form.

Sunny’s Pre-School Days / Times

3 DAY WEEK:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30am-3:00pm

5 DAY WEEK:
Monday-Friday
8:30am-3:00pm

OPTIONAL PRE-SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY ADD-ON:
Monday-Friday
3:00pm-6:30pm


PLEASE NOTE: While anyone can choose the 5 day week option; 4 and 5 year olds who will be enrolling in kindergarten (Fall 2024) must choose the 5 Day Week program. 

Sunny’s Pre-School Rates

3 DAY WEEK RATE:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
$560.00 / month

5 DAY WEEK RATE:
MondayFriday – $799.00 / month

OPTIONAL EXTENDED DAY ADD-ON:
$150.00 / month (* Limited space available)

Sunny’s Pre-School 2024 Fall Rates

3 DAY WEEK RATE:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
$582.00 / month

5 DAY WEEK RATE:
MondayFriday – $831.00 / month

OPTIONAL EXTENDED DAY ADD-ON:
$150.00 / month

PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment is not guaranteed until you receive confirmation from our office.

  • Sunny’s Pre-School is available for ages 2.5-5 years old.
  • Sun Country Membership is required – $75.00 / annually.
  • A supplies fee is required – $200.00 is due at registration.
  • A deposit of $300.00 is required at time of registration.
  • 10% sibling discount when signing a sibling for same week / day only.
  • All pre-schoolers must be potty trained.
  • Current immunization and health forms must be received at time of registration.

A day at Sunny’s Pre-School

Meet our new Sunny’s Pre-School Director!

Ms. Alyssa

We’re excited to introduce Sunny’s Pre-School newest Director. Watch Now to get to know Ms. Alyssa a little bit more and be sure to reach out to her with any questions you may have. Welcome Ms. Alyssa!

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This program is licensed by the Department of Children and Families

License Number: C08AL0013

COA

This program has achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

For additional details visit www.coanet.org

Our Mission

Sunny’s Pre-School mission for all our pre-schoolers, has been for every person to feel better about themselves when they walk out of our doors than they do when they walk in.