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

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

Sunshine Scholars Academy

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

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!