6 weeks to young 3s
Sunshine Infant/Toddler Center
Gentle routines, warm relationships, sensory discovery, and care that follows each child's pace.
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Every child deserves a place to shine.
Warm, attentive care from infancy through VPK. Two Sunshine centers today, with one larger school planned for June 2027.
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Find your place
One Sunshine family, two centers
Choose the program that fits your child now. Our teachers make room for exploration, friendship, and learning through play at every age.
Ages 2–5, including VPK
Sunshine Learning Center
Hands-on projects, growing independence, classroom friendships, and a joyful start to school.
See preschool and VPK classrooms →Sunshine Infant/Toddler Center
Small steps, big discoveries
Our infant and toddler classrooms build on each child's pace. These are the skills and experiences we make room for as children grow.
Infant classroom
Bees
Warm care and safe exploration from the earliest weeks.
- Build trusting bonds with familiar caregivers.
- Explore sounds, textures, movement, and early language.
- Practice reaching, sitting, crawling, and other emerging skills at an individual pace.
Young toddler classroom
Caterpillars
More movement, words, and hands-on discovery.
- Practice walking, coordination, and using hands to explore.
- Grow vocabulary through songs, stories, and conversation.
- Begin simple routines and play alongside other children.
Older toddler classroom
Dragonflies
Growing independence with plenty of support.
- Express needs and feelings with words and gestures.
- Try art, sensory play, pretend play, and simple problem-solving.
- Practice sharing space, helping with routines, and caring for belongings.
Two-year-old classroom
Lady Bugs
A lively place to explore and try things independently.
- Use words to ask questions and share needs.
- Explore colors, shapes, music, movement, and sensory materials.
- Practice classroom routines and playing with peers.
Ask about infant and toddler care
Classroom placement follows each child's age and needs.
Sunshine Learning Center
Growing ready for what comes next
Children learn through play, projects, stories, and friendships. Our older twos, three-year-olds, and VPK children learn through play, projects, stories, and friendships.
Older twos & three-year-olds
Ocean Explorers
Growing curiosity, conversation, and creativity for older twos and three-year-olds.
- Tell stories, ask questions, and follow multi-step directions.
- Notice letters, numbers, patterns, and shapes through play.
- Build friendships and practice handling big feelings.
VPK / pre-K classroom
Wave Ryders
A joyful bridge to kindergarten.
- Explore early reading, writing, counting, and problem-solving.
- Work together, listen, and share ideas in a group.
- Grow confidence and independence in everyday school routines.
Ask about preschool and VPK
Activities are adapted to each child's development.
Our approach
Care you can feel. Learning you can see.
Children learn by doing
Play, art, movement, and discovery build confidence and curiosity.
Teachers know each child
Personal attention helps children feel secure and ready to try new things.
Parents stay connected
Brightwheel shares classroom moments and useful updates throughout the day.
Safety is part of every day
Our current centers are DCF licensed, NAC accredited, and equipped with security cameras.
Life at Sunshine
Real moments from our classrooms
Take a peek at the play, discovery, and friendships happening at our current centers.
For families
Easy ways to stay in touch
From your first tour to everyday updates, we want it to be simple to get the information you need.
Email our teamLooking for care?
Email us with your child's age and your preferred start date to ask about availability or schedule a tour.
Already a Sunshine family?
Follow your child's classroom updates in Brightwheel. Contact our team if you need help with your account.
Planning ahead?
See our proposed new school below. We will share confirmed transition details with enrolled families as plans progress.
Coming together · planned for June 2027
Our next Sunshine home
We plan to bring Sunshine Learning Center and Sunshine Infant/Toddler Center together in one larger location. Families will be able to grow with Sunshine from infancy through VPK in one school.
The new space is intended to bring our programs together while giving children more room to learn, play, and grow. We will share confirmed opening and enrollment details with families as plans progress.
Planned new location4270 Tamiami Trail East
Unit 15
Naples, FL 34112
Unit 15
Naples, FL 34112
Let's meet at Sunshine
Tell us your child's age and what kind of care you need. We would love to answer your questions and show you around.