OUR MISSION
Creating an Exclusive,
High Quality Preschool Program
Exclusive
Our exclusive preschool program maintains a maximum class size of 12 children per classroom, ensuring each child receives individualized attention from our highly trained early childhood educators. We will employ a low 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, allowing for personalized learning plans that adapt to each child's cognitive, emotional, and developmental milestones.
High Quality
Our high-quality curriculum integrates play-based learning with structured academic foundations. Our research-validated methods focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and early literacy through hands-on, engaging educational experiences that make learning both rigorous and enjoyable.
Implementing the Latest
Teaching Strategies and Techniques
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Interactive Approach
In small group settings, children receive more personalized attention, promoting greater engagement through play and interactive activities. This hands-on approach encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring students are actively involved in their education at every stage!
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Project-Based Learning
Our project-based approach connects directly with the units being taught in the classroom, allowing children to dive into meaningful, hands-on projects. This method encourages problem-solving collaboration, and critical thinking, giving kids the opportunity to apply what they've learned in real-world contexts.
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Technology Integration
We embrace technology as an essential tool for early learning! Children engage with interactive coding activities and tech-based lessons that enhance their understanding of core subjects.
By integrating technology (age appropriately) into daily lessons, we make learning exciting and help students build skills for the future.
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Inquiry-Based Choice
Time Centers
Our innovative choice time centers empower children to explore their interests through guided, self-directed learning. Students select from carefully designed stations and can suggest topics or activities to explore further, fostering curiosity, independence, and personal discovery. These centers encourage investigation, experimentation, and self-paced learning, nurturing a love of learning and essential self-management skills.
Leveraging Research to Inform Instructional Practices
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Research-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum is grounded in the latest educational research, drawing from cognitive development theories by Piaget and Vygotsky. We integrate empirical studies from leading early childhood education institutions to ensure our teaching methods are scientifically validated and developmentally appropriate.
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Early Literacy Development
Leveraging extensive linguistic research, we employ evidence-based phonics instruction and whole language approaches. Our strategies are informed by neurolinguistic studies demonstrating the critical language acquisition periods in early childhood development.
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Mathematical Foundations
Our mathematical instruction is based on cognitive development research by experts like Jerome Bruner, focusing on concrete, representational, and abstract learning progressions. We use systematic approaches that build numerical understanding through hands-on, conceptual learning.
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Play-Based Learning
Aligned with developmental psychology research, our play- based learning model follows Piaget's constructivist theories. We design intentional play experiences that promote cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through guided, meaningful interactions.
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Classroom Management Strategies
Our classroom management techniques are rooted in positive behavioral support research and social-emotional learning frameworks. We implement proactive strategies informed by educational psychology to create supportive, structured learning environments that promote self-regulation and positive interactions.
Taking Learning Further:
Extending Classroom Experiences
Exploring Social Studies
Gain knowledge about the world through engaging stories, games, and interactive activities. Students explore diverse cultures, community roles, and basic geographical concepts, through hands-on learning experiences like cultural dress-up days, community helper role-play, and interactive map explorations that develop empathy, global awareness, and early critical thinking skills.
Immersive Field Trips
Expand learning beyond the classroom through carefully curated educational field trips that provide real-world context to classroom learning. Students explore museums, nature centers, local businesses, and community spaces, developing observational skills, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Early Stem and Engineering Adventures
Introduce foundational engineering and problem-solving skills through playful, hands-on activities like building blocks, simple machine explorations, coding games, and collaborative design challenges that encourage creativity, spatial reasoning, and teamwork.
Introducing Public Speaking
Build confidence and communication skills through fun, supportive storytelling circles, show-and-tell sessions, and age-appropriate presentation activities.
Discovering Science
Explore science through guided experiments, microscope observations, nature investigations, and interactive technology-enhanced learning experiences that spark curiosity and critical thinking.
Classroom Restorative Practices
Foster emotional intelligence and conflict resolution through guided, age-appropriate strategies that teach students how to listen, understand feelings, and work collaboratively to solve interpersonal challenges. Our supportive approach helps children develop empathy, communication skills, and positive problem-solving techniques.
Providing Our Students with a Strong Foundation
in Reading, Math, Writing
Early Literacy
Strong foundation in phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through research-based Heggerty phonemic awareness strategies, including dynamic "sounds in motion" techniques that engage students' kinesthetic learning by connecting sound patterns with physical movements.
Early Math
Develop foundational math skills through the research-driven Bridges Math curriculum, focusing on hands on, conceptual learning. Students engage with manipulatives, number lines, and visual models to build deep understanding of mathematical concepts like counting, number recognition, spatial reasoning, and basic problem-solving. Our approach emphasizes mathematical thinking over rate memorization, helping children develop critical thinking and logical reasoning skills from an early age
Intentional learning. Exceptional futures
Continuous Assessment
Regular diagnostic assessments track individual student progress, enabling targeted instructional interventions and personalized learning pathways aligned with curriculum goals.
Emergent Writing
Develop emergent writing skills through multi-sensory approaches that make learning fun and engaging. Children practice fine motor skills, letter formation, and early writing concepts using interactive techniques like tracing, drawing, and storytelling, preparing them for future academic success.
Second Step
(SEL for Early Learning)
When students enter kindergarten with the self-regulation and human skills taught with evidence-based Second Step Early Learning, they're set up for success.
Second Step Early Learning is easy for anyone to use and designed to keep children engaged.
Comprehensive Skill Development
Teaches critical social-emotional skills like empathy, emotion management, and problem-solving.
Engaging, Age-Appropriate Lessons
Interactive activities, puppet characters, and multimedia resources that capture young learners' attention
Research-Validated Curriculum
Backed by extensive research and proven to improve student behavior and academic readiness
Teacher and Parent Support
Includes comprehensive training and resources to help educators and families reinforce social-emotional learning
Intentional learning. Exceptional futures
Nurturing Social-Emotional Development
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Self-Awareness
Develop self-awareness and understanding of emotions.
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Early Math
Learn to interact positively with others and build healthy relationships.
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Emotional Regulation
Learn to manage emotions and cope with challenging situations.
A Typical Day in Our Classrooms
Community Circle
Start the day with an engaging structured group activity that builds community, develops communication skills, and sets a positive tone. Students participate in collaborative greetings, share personal experiences, engage in group songs or movement activities, and learn important social-emotional skills like active listening, turn-taking, and empathy.
Instructional Time
Focused learning sessions with direct instruction, guided practice, and independent work across core subjects like reading, writing, math, and integrated thematic learning.
Learning Centers
Engage in various learning activities at different centers, such as reading, math, and art.
Outdoor/Indoor Play
Enjoy outdoor time for physical activity and exploration.
Meal Time
Share healthy snacks and engage in social interactions.
Enrichment Activities
Explore additional learning opportunities through music, art, language, technology, and special interest clubs that encourage creativity, skill development, and personal passion.
Activities to Cultivate
Well-Rounded Learners
Theater
Develop performance skills, confidence, and creative expression through engaging drama and acting workshops.
Culinary Arts
Learn basic cooking skills, nutrition, and teamwork through hands-on culinary workshops and recipe preparation.
Chess
Develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and concentration through engaging chess lessons.
Yoga
Learn mindfulness, flexibility, and body awareness through age-appropriate yoga practices.
Art and Creativity
Express creativity through various art forms, such as painting, drawing, and sculpting.
Soccer
Develop teamwork, coordination, and fitness through structured soccer training and friendly matches.
Spanish with Ms. Wendy
Explore language and cultural diversity through interactive Spanish lessons, building communication skills and global awareness.
Dedicated Faculty
Committed to Student Success
Dedicated to Excellence
Our teachers are deeply committed to providing each child with the best possible learning experience. To ensure this commitment is consistently upheld, we will conduct weekly classroom observations and offer tailored coaching sessions to the team. Additionally, we will provide ongoing professional development opportunities and collaborative feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to support both student growth and teacher effectiveness.
Family Communication
We provide monthly progress check-ins and weekly newsletters to keep families informed and engaged in their child's learning journey. These updates offer valuable insights into academic progress, upcoming activities, and ways families can actively support their child's development at home. Additionally, we host regular family engagement events and provide open lines of communication to ensure families feel connected and involved in the learning process every step of the way.
Kindergarten Application Support for Families
We understand the importance of choosing the right school for your child.
Our admissions team is here to support you through the process. We offer personalized guidance and resources to help you make and informed decision. We provide support for both public and private school applications, as well as Kindergarten enrollment.
Our comprehensive admissions process includes:
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Individual family consultations
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Comprehensive school tours and information sessions
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Personalized application strategy meetings
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Follow-up support and guidance
We aim to simplify the school selection journey, reducing stress, and providing clear, compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Admissions/Operation Highlights
Hours
Location
Cost
Our preschool operates Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 6:00PM
offering flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of our families.
7am-8am: Early Arrival/Breakfast
8am-3pm: Instruction
3pm-6pm: Aftercare/Enrichment
Sunshine Learning Center at 91st Street: A vibrant, dynamic space designed to inspire and nurture your child's growth! This location features one of our largest classrooms, offering plenty of room for creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning. With both indoor and outdoor gross motor flex spaces, your child will have ample opportunities to engage in physical activities, build coordination, and develop vital motor skills all year round. It's the perfect environment for your child to grow, learn and thrive in a fun and supportive atmosphere!
We offer competitive tuition rates that are structured to accommodate a range of family budgets, with detailed information available on our website or by contacting our admissions office.