Post Sunshine Ranch is a discover learning center. Post Sunshine is a unique child care center that fosters creativity and a love of the outdoors.
Resembling a country log cabin, the school is designed with a farm country atmosphere.
Education is exciting and interactive at Post Sunshine Ranch. Classrooms are individualized by grade level and tailored to the age group's special needs.
Several classrooms are equipped with computers to develop hand and eye coordination.
Our daycare program offers many unique educational opportunities in the field of early childhood education.
We accept children ages 1 through 12. We have a private accredited kindergarten program.
We have an after school program that picks up children from various schools throughout the greater Brandon area.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Post Sunshine Ranch ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Campus Size
10
Student Body
Total Students
321 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$360.00 for infants; $315.00 for one-year-olds; $290.00 for two-year-olds; $270.00 for three-year-olds; $270.00 for four-year-olds (non VPK/Summer); $225.00 for VPK wrap-around services; $145.00 for before & after school program (Kindergarten – 5th grade)
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing Growth, Inspiring Young Minds
- Post Sunshine Ranch is a discover learning center. Post Sunshine is a unique child care center that fosters creativity and a love of the outdoors. Resembling a country log cabin, the school is designed with a farm country atmosphere. Education is exciting and interactive at Post Sunshine Ranch. Classrooms are individualized by grade level and tailored to the age group's special needs. Several classrooms are equipped with computers to develop hand and eye coordination. Our daycare program offers many unique educational opportunities in the field of early childhood education. We accept children ages 1 through 12. We have a private accredited kindergarten program. We have an after school program that picks up children from various schools throughout the greater Brandon area.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Sunshine Ranch's ranking?
Post Sunshine Ranch ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Post Sunshine Ranch?
The application deadline for Post Sunshine Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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