Sunshine Daycare of East Harlem LLC

Sunshine Daycare of East Harlem LLC is a daycare in New York, NY. It operates as an early childhood education center focused on creative learning and school preparedness for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The academic approach is rooted in The Creative Curriculum, a research-driven program emphasizing essential life skills and conceptual understanding. The center balances academic skill and creative play to prepare children for their next educational steps. Programs are segmented by age group, including infants from 6 weeks to 12 months, toddlers from 1 to 2 years, a Two's Program for 2 to 3 year olds, and preschool and Pre-K for 3 to 5 year olds. Students also gain exposure to various extracurricular activities included in the programing.

The center supports families beyond graduation by guiding them through the school selection process to ensure the right fit for the child and family. Parent involvement is considered integral to development, with the center partnering with families through Parent-Teacher Conferences, a Parent Community that hosts events and socials, and monthly Zoom meetings covering study units, reading materials, and school events. The organization began with a single privately owned center on Coney Island and has expanded to eight centers across three boroughs of New York City. This specific location is one of those centers, serving the East Harlem area with hours from 7:30am to 6:15pm.

The facility is located at 1330 5th Ave, sitting directly on 5th Avenue. It is situated about a short walk from Northside Center Day School and P.S. 185 - The Locke School of Arts and Engineering. The area also features Duke Ellington Circle and the Duke Ellington Memorial, both within a short distance of the center.

Sunshine Daycare of East Harlem LLC stands as one of eight centers in the New York City network, offering a structured yet nurturing environment for early childhood development in East Harlem.