Loving Teachers, Welcoming Classrooms, & Endless Play

Where They Step Into The Best Version Of Themselves

Loving Teachers, Welcoming Classrooms, & Endless Play

Where They Step Into The Best Version Of Themselves

Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Morehead City, NC

Yes, We Offer After School Transportation To Make Your Daily Routine Easier

Sunshine Bright Academy

Located Just Off Of Hwy 70 W For Quick, Easy, & Breezy Commutes!

Skip The Morning & Evening Rush With Onsite Parking

You love the available spots in our onsite parking lot that make transitions seamless. Imagine taking that extra minute to hug your child goodbye or ending each day with a chat with their teachers without hurrying back to your car.

Well-Appointed Classrooms Flooded With Natural Light

As your little one enters their classroom, abundant natural light welcomes them, fostering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for learning. Thoughtfully sized tables and chairs ensure comfort, while low, accessible bookshelves invite little hands to explore and indulge in their favorite stories.

Specialized Class Areas For Exploration & Discovery

Your child explores their creativity through art activities and builds imaginative structures in the blocks area. They dive into captivating stories during story time and cook up fun in the play kitchen, fostering imagination every step of the way.

Age-Separated Playgrounds For Amazing Outdoor Activities

Your child feels confident and comfortable on spectacular climbers, slides, and more in age-separated playgrounds. Thanks to an onsite garden, they connect with nature while learning responsibility by caring for other living things. Daily outdoor activities boost their motor skills while keeping them active.

Stores, Food, & More For Your Convenience

With coffee shops, restaurants, a Walmart, and other nearby stores, you can easily cross off your to-do list. You do your errands on your terms before or after work without the rush, freeing up your evenings for valuable family time.

High-Quality Security & Cleaning Measures Keep Them Healthy & Safe

Privacy fences keep them secure during outdoor play, security cameras monitor all visitors, and restricted access controls protect their classrooms. Teachers sanitize classrooms daily to ensure your child’s spaces stay germ-free, keeping them healthy.

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!