Ignite Your Child's
Love Of Learning

Quality Curriculum And Highly Degreed
Teachers Deliver Top-Rated Early Education

Ignite Your Child's
Love Of Learning

Quality Curriculum And Highly Degreed
Teachers Deliver Top-Rated Early Education

Ignite Your Child's
Love Of Learning

Quality Curriculum And Highly Degreed Teachers Deliver Top-Rated Early Education

Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Greenville, New Bern, Morehead City, Ayden & Winterville, NC

Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten Success

With a specialized environment and hands-on learning experiences, your child develops essential critical thinking skills for their next steps. By focusing on pre-literacy skills, social-emotional skills, and school know-how, your child can enter Kindergarten fully prepared and ready to excel.

An Onsite Cleaning Team Protects Your Child's Health

Highly Certified, Educated, & Compassionate Teachers

Our teaching staff is exceptionally qualified, with the majority holding an Associate’s or Higher Degree in Early Childhood Education. These educators bring a high level of academic expertise to the table and display qualities of care, competence, and compassion.

Empower Your Child With Practical Life Skills

Children learn crucial skills to foster their budding independence—eating with utensils, dressing independently, and even mastering toileting when the time comes! These practical life skills empower children with the necessary abilities and confidence to navigate various situations successfully.

Learning Beyond Paper™ Prepares Them For School

The Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum is a trusted and forward-thinking approach that prioritizes literacy, math, science, and social studies. Your child achieves these goals through engaging play-based lessons and activities that spark their imagination and curiosity.

Your Child's Safety Is Our Priority

With our advanced security measures, including cameras, restricted access controls, and fenced-in yards, you can be assured that your child will always be safe while at play. Trust us to take care of your child while you go about your busy day, knowing that they are in good hands.

Clean & Safe Air For Your Child's Health

Ensure that your child breathes clean and pollutant-free air with the assistance of air purifiers. By creating a clean and safe environment, we prioritize your child’s health and well-being, allowing them to stay in optimal shape throughout the day.

Early Drop-Off? No Problem! Greenville & New Bern Locations Open At 6:00 a.m. & Our Other Locations Open at 6:30 a.m.

Natural Playscapes For An Active Outdoor Adventure

Natural playscapes are emerging as valuable educational resources. Through unstructured free play in these environments, children engage in physical activity that fosters imagination, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.

Epic Outdoor Playscapes Include:

A Music Section
Complete with life-sized chimes, drums, and xylophone
A Climbing Gym
Children hang, swing, and climb on ultra-safe structures
Toddler Treehouse
A unique area for little ones to explore, safe on the ground
Large Sandbox
Children love to dig into the sand to scoop, pour, and more
Inchworm Tunnel
Crawling through the inchworm tunnel helps build muscles
Play Logs & Stumps
A few well-placed logs as a natural place to climb and jump

Nourishing Meals For Your Child's Well-being

Enjoy the convenience of hot, home-cooked breakfast and lunch provided daily at no additional cost for your child. Our menu includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, encouraging appreciation for diverse and healthy food choices. From Asian Day to Meatless Monday, Italian Day to Mexican Day, and All-American Day, we introduce your child to wholesome options and set them on a path to wellness.

Engaging Enhancements That Boost Cognitive Development

We provide daily enrichment activities to support your child’s learning and development. From baby signing for infants to Spanish language classes for all ages, we prioritize strengthening communication skills and ensuring engaging days for every child.

Procare Parent App Will Brighten Your Day

Stay connected and informed about your child’s day with daily fun photos and sweet pictures. From naps to diaper changes, we keep you updated for seamless transitions from care to home. Additionally, our two-way communication tool allows you to easily chat with your child’s teacher right from your phone, ensuring constant connection and peace of mind.

Local Simply Natural Milk Promotes Better Health

The nutritional value of milk can be compromised when it travels long distances in tanker trucks and is stored in silos before processing. In contrast, our natural milk is sourced from cows that graze and roam freely, ensuring maximum freshness. It is processed on the same day to preserve its nutritional quality.

Resources for Parents That Offer Support & Assistance

At our center, we provide resources to make achieving your parent goals easier. One of the available services is on-site vision and hearing testing, aimed at helping your child reach their developmental milestones. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Proud To Be Rated Among The Best!

We've Earned A Prestigious 5-Star Quality Rating By North Carolina's Star Rated System.

frequently asked questions

What is the educational background of Sunshine Schools Staff?

Our teachers far surpass the necessary licensing and state requirements. Many of our teachers hold a degree in Education or their CDA. We offer several opportunities and scholarships for our teachers to continue their early childhood education.

How do I schedule a tour or enroll my child?

Click the contact us link.

May I send food from home?

To maintain nutrition standards, children cannot bring in food, unless for special occasions like birthdays.

What should I pack for my child?

Appropriate attire for outdoor activities
An extra set of clothing including underwear and socks

What days are you closed?

Sunshine Schools are closed in observance of the following holidays:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas
Winter Break

Note: Depending on the day Christmas falls we may be closed the entire week.

Sunshines Schools will close early at 3:00PM

3rd Friday of each month for Staff Professional Development
Good Friday
Day before Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve

Do you take donations?

Yes, if your child outgrows clothes or books, feel free to drop them off.

Do you have a dress code?

Yes. For safety, jelly shoes, flip flops, slip-on sandals, and shiny bottom shoes aren’t appropriate for outdoor play. Please dress your child in tied, Velcro, or buckled rubber-bottom shoes.

What days are classroom birthday parties?

Birthday parties are every Friday. Please give the teacher a two-day notice if you wish to celebrate. Only store-bought items can be brought, and we are a nut-free facility!

May I volunteer at the school?

Yes! You’re welcome to visit anytime, share your talents with the class, and join field trips.

Do You Have Early Childhood Apprenticeship Opportunities?

Yes!—Enroll in an Apprenticeship and be eligible for educational and other financial support! Pursue your degree at no cost while still working paid hours in our center. Plus, earn industry-recognized credentials, enjoy personalized coaching, and gain transferable credits toward your Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood!