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Sunshine Center Inc.

607 West Lexington, Independence, MO, 64050-0640 -

School Notes Overview:

At Sunshine Center preschool each family and child has the advantage of working with a interdisciplinary team that includes early childhood educators, special educators, speech, physical and occupational therapists, a registered nurse and a social worker. Because each situation is unique, our team involves the family in the process to meet the changing needs of each child parents, you deserve to know everything that happens while your child is in our care. We make great effort to ensure that you are always in the know. We love to tell you about and show you your child’s experiences through daily communications and the photographic displays around the room. To make sure the care we provide is just right for you and your baby, a personal care plan includes a schedule, nutritional guidelines, and any other requirements specific to your child. The plan will reflect your child’s unique characteristics and your own beliefs, values, and culture. Regular phone calls and conferences with our child care specialists are all part of this important partnership....

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School Overview:

	Sunshine Center Inc.
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Bilingual School Association Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Jackson County, MO
Student Body
Total Students	144 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 120 students
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 2 students
	Grade 7 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:48	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

At Sunshine Center preschool each family and child has the advantage of working with a interdisciplinary team that includes early childhood educators, special educators, speech, physical and occupational therapists, a registered nurse and a social worker. Because each situation is unique, our team involves the family in the process to meet the changing needs of each child parents, you deserve to know everything that happens while your child is in our care. We make great effort to ensure that you are always in the know. We love to tell you about and show you your child’s experiences through daily communications and the photographic displays around the room. To make sure the care we provide is just right for you and your baby, a personal care plan includes a schedule, nutritional guidelines, and any other requirements specific to your child. The plan will reflect your child’s unique characteristics and your own beliefs, values, and culture. Regular phone calls and conferences with our child care specialists are all part of this important partnership.
Profile last updated: 02/17/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (64050)	School Zip (64050)	(MO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,436 people	5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	18%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$31,773	$45,202
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	57% / 43%	69% / 31%