Learning & Love In
Bright Open Spaces
Your Child Excels With Room
To Grow At Their Own Pace
Learning & Love In Bright Open Spaces
Your Child Excels With Room To Grow At Their Own Pace
Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Ages 6 Weeks - 12 Years, New Bern, NC
Sunshine Scholars Academy
- 603 Gaston Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560
- 252-359-3700
- info@sunshinescholars.com
- 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
Conveniently Located Less Than A Block From Neuse Boulevard & Close To The Rec Center!
Renovated Facilities With Amenities For Everyone
Experience the joy of arriving at our newly renovated facility, complete with convenient onsite parking, a cozy coffee bar, and a dedicated onsite chef crafting fresh meals daily. Enjoy modernized facilities that enhance your child’s learning environment and make every visit fun for both of you.
Big, New Classrooms & Indoor Play Spaces
Check out your child’s newly remodeled classroom—a spacious area adorned with kid-friendly furnishings, ample room for exploration, and abundant natural light flooding through expansive windows. Rainy days don’t hinder their play as they engage in active fun within our indoor gym, ensuring happy moments of discovery.
Outdoor Spaces With Room To Grow & Play
Expansive green lawns, age-appropriate climbing structures, and room to run allow your child to exercise, burn off energy, and build up muscle and motor skills as they play with friends and develop new physical and social abilities.
Restricted Access & More Keep Your Little One Safe
Your child stays safe and sound all day with watchful teachers, restricted access entrances, fenced play areas, and internal-use security cameras. Rest assured that protecting your little one is a top priority.
Air Purifiers & Daily Sanitization To Protect Your Child’s Health
Feel confident that your child’s classroom and common areas stay spotless with strict daily cleaning and sanitization by dedicated onsite staff. Air purifiers in every classroom eliminate germs and allergens for healthy, happy little lungs.
A Quiet Neighborhood That’s Close To It All
Commute with ease, shop at Armstrong and Family Dollar, play at Fort Totten Park, or head west for medical care, dining, and retail. Plus, school runs are a breeze with Grover C. Fields Middle School and JT Barber Elementary School nearby.
frequently asked questions
Click the contact us link.
- Appropriate attire for outdoor activities
- An extra set of clothing including underwear and socks
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
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!
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
"Great place that keeps kids involved..."
Ms. Tiffany is the best teacher my daughter has ever had. Great place that keeps kids involved and constantly challenged to do their best!
"The teacher and the leader are great..."
I love love love sunshine scholars! The teacher and the leader are great. Two year old classroom is an amazing learning environment
"A great environment and friendly staff..."
A great environment and friendly staff. I know that when I drop my daughter off that she is in great hands. They do a great job keeping you informed throughout the day which a plus.
"Staff is very nice and good with my son..."
Good place for kids the staff is very nice and good with my son and they let you know any problems or accidents that happen
"They are really good on keeping you informed..."
I love this place. The staff are super friendly and they are really good on keeping you informed about your lil one.
"The teachers and support staff are really amazing..."
My two have been here almost a year. The teachers and support staff are really amazing ❤ it is small, language-rich, safe and a blessing to our fam!
"You will receive the highest quality service..."
You will receive the highest quality service when your child is enrolled in Little Sunshines Academy ❤️
"He loves daycare and we know that’s because of his teachers"
Thank you for all the hard work, love, and attention you give our boy! He loves daycare and we know that’s because of his teachers.
"We love you so much for taking care of the love of our lives."
"Y’all are all amazing and we appreciate everything y’all do every day for all the children. Keep up the great work!"
"Jax and I appreciate you caring for him like your own and all the fun activities you plan for the class!"
"Thank you for All you do! You are creating the next generation and I can’t wait to see them grow up!"
"Thank you both for make an impact on Weston’s life and paving his way to success in his future."
Kindergarten will be here before we know it and we know he will be ready because of you.
"To the staff of Sunshine Schools, Thank you so much for all you do to care for, nurture and develop our children. May God bless you all and keep you safe"
"Teaching is a hard job. You all make it look easy!!! Thank you for all that you do for our little one. God Bless!"
"Thank you for everything that you do for Bella"
We can see lots of growth in her academically. We appreciate the care and attention you give her. THANK YOU!!!
"Thank you for your dedication to our children!"
"Thank you for taking the time to prepare Bentley for Kindergarten, your patience and kindness is unwavering."