Infant

     This program is for children 12-18 months. Our infants are in a small group setting and receive individual attention. Children will feel more capable as they are encouraged to practice new skills through play and one-on-one interaction. They participate in music and art activities, practice gross motor skills in our gym and playground, and begin to learn about God.

Toddler

     Sunshine Nursery School's toddler classes consist of a balance of free play to enhance socialization skills and organized activities, such as art, music and gym or playground time, to enhance developmental skills. Bible time is also included in the curriculum.

Preschool

     Preschool classes are based on weekly themes. A variety of activities - cooking, story time, art, music, science, Bible time, and field trips - provide the children with varied learning experiences and help integrate the individual themes. Children are taught in an individually-paced environment using learning centers, which allow each child to learn at his or her own level.

School-age

     Before-and-after school, full-time holiday and summer care are offered for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Activities include free play, games, art, music, Bible time, and playground or gym time. The First Alliance Church van provides transportation for field trips in the summer program.

     While Sunshine Nursery School primarily provides full-time child care for children, some children are accepted on a part-time basis, such as two, three or four whole days. No half-days are permitted.

     The primary goal of Sunshine Nursery School is to provide a Christian setting that will promote the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of each child, while at the same time giving consideration to each child's individual growth rate. Our philosophy is based upon the Biblical belief that each child is a unique and special person created by God. When children acknowledge their value as an individual to God, themselves and their community, they have laid the foundation upon which all learning can take place.

     Our mission statement is: To share the redeeming love of Christ with children and their parents; helping them to learn and grow in a Christ-centered environment.

     Tuition is billed monthly and is to be prepaid on a monthly (full amount due at the first of each month) or semi-monthly basis (half of the total paid on the 1st and 15th of each month). A payment-consisting of a registration fee and one week's tuition - is due upon admission.

     Sunshine Nursery School is open year-round, with the exception of major holidays, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

     Family-style lunches are prepared by a qualified cook to meet the recommended daily dietary allowances for a growing child. Foods from all basic food groups are included. A nutritious breakfast and an afternoon snack are also served daily.