Sunshine Kid'S Preschool

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Sunshine Kids Preschool! After moving back to the US from Canada, my daughter had been changing preschools quite often and found it hard to settle in. Here, she quickly felt comfortable and truly happy. The teachers are warm, caring, and patient — they helped her with potty training in no time, and she has learned so much over the past year. I’ve seen her confidence grow tremendously — now she can sing and perform in front of people, something she never would have done last year. The school provides a nurturing environment that really supports both learning and social skills. My son has also attended their summer camp last year and this year, and it’s been equally great. The program is engaging, and the included lunch is a huge help for busy parents. We’re so grateful to the staff for making such a positive impact on both our kids. Highly recommend Sunshine Kids Preschool!

My son spent nine precious years at this daycare — every summer since he was just two years old. We trusted this place to be his safe space, his second home, where he could play, learn, and be himself. Instead, it became a place where he was repeatedly hurt in ways no child should ever endure. Over the years, he was called the N-word by five different children that we know of. That word, loaded with pain and hate, is one no child should ever have to hear — especially from their peers. As if that wasn’t enough, the daughter of a teacher who still works there used a different racial slur toward him. It’s heartbreaking to know that someone connected to the very staff meant to protect our kids could feel comfortable using such hateful language. When my son finally found the courage to speak up, about the daughter of the teacher calling him a racial slur hoping for support and safety, the daycare minimized it — calling it a “disagreement” that happened “outside of school" because she text him the slur.But this wasn’t a disagreement. This was racism. This was repeated harm. And yet, the responses were shallow at best: a forced apology here, a classroom switch there, no real consequences, no restorative action, no real protection for my child. The worst part? The last time this happened, the daycare didn’t even have the decency to tell us. I had to discover the truth by reading my son’s messages on his tablet — the pain and confusion spilling out in private conversations. When my husband reached out to ask for a written plan on how they would keep our son safe going forward, they never responded. Then, suddenly — after nine summers of my son attending with no issues — we were told he couldn’t return for summer camp due to a missed paperwork deadline. But the timing of this notice, coming just days after the last incident and after we had raised concerns, feels too coincidental. It’s clear this was about avoiding discomfort rather than missing a form. Let’s be honest: it was easier for them to quietly push my son out than to confront the deep and ongoing racism he faced. What’s most devastating is that my son wasn’t even given a chance to say goodbye to his friends — the people he grew up with, laughed with, and trusted. Instead, he was cast aside with cold silence. The heartbreak in his eyes is something no parent should ever have to witness. Meanwhile, the children who used those hateful slurs? They’re still there. Still welcomed. Still protected by the same business that pushed my son away. It makes you wonder: how acceptable is racism to them? And if this is how they handle something so serious — what else are they hiding? What other issues have they chosen to cover up instead of address? We trusted this daycare with our child’s safety, happiness, and growth for nearly a decade. And they failed him. My son deserved so much better. Every child does. ***************Edit/Response to Owner's Reply:****************** To be clear—the staff member’s daughter does come to Sunshine occasionally, which is how my son came into contact with her. She stays when her mom works and her own school is out. You acknowledged the racism but said you “don’t understand how it happened.” That’s the problem. You saw the harm but took no meaningful action. That lack of understanding is why nothing changed. My husband emailed requesting your written policies on discrimination, bullying, and family communication, plus a plan to keep our son safe. He asked for a response within five days. That email was ignored. No plan. No explanation. No accountability. You had a chance to lead—and didn’t. Our son was left vulnerable in your care. Your silence shows unwillingness to confront what needed fixing. We didn’t get the protection he deserved—but we hope you now put real policies in place for the children still in your care.

My daughter has been at Sunshine kids for last 2 years in their preschool program. The teachers and staff are very gentle and were a big help during potty training days. The staff is very polite and flexible. We love the various in school activities - music, language classes (hindi and english), art activities, celebrations and specially the enthusiasm in kids during chineese new year, thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with singing and dancing.

My son is in sunshine for over 2years. He loves it. The teacher there is very nice and patient. My son starts TK since last fall. He goes to sunshine for after school. Sunshine kids will do drop off and pick up too. At TK, my son teacher told us that my son and the other boy who also go to sunshine for after school are way ahead of most kids on math and writing skill etc.. we are happy with sunshine.

I have two kids in both preschool and after school programs. I highly recommend Sunshine Kids to the parents who want their kids learn knowledge, interact with other kids and have fun in a safe environment. The staff working in Sunshine Kids are very nice and responsible. During this pandemic they have air purifiers for each classroom, and put many hygiene procedures in place in order to keep kids safe and healthy. I do appreciate the extra work they put in order to keep everyone safe.