Sonshine Preschool, Kindergarten and Daycare is a Ministry of Trinity Assembly of God in Derry, NH. At Sonshine, we consider it a privilege and responsibility to serve our community by offering a quality preschool program designed to prepare your child for kindergarten or first grade.
Our trained, certified, and dedicated teaching staff uses the 'A Beka' curriculum, which includes Bible stories, language development, math, phonics, reading, music, art, crafts and social skills.
Children are encouraged to nurture the abilities God has given them through a variety of interactive, "hands-on", developmental activities.
The teaching time is balanced by a variety of indoor and outdoor play and memorable field trips.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,610
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sonshine Preschool & Daycare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Rate change depending on the number of days your child attends.
Summer Program Cost
$38
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer rates are daily and children attend up to age 9.
Admissions Director
Diane Dougherty
Application URL
School Notes
- Sonshine Preschool, Kindergarten and Daycare is a Ministry of Trinity Assembly of God in Derry, NH. At Sonshine, we consider it a privilege and responsibility to serve our community by offering a quality preschool program designed to prepare your child for kindergarten or first grade. Our trained, certified, and dedicated teaching staff uses the 'A Beka' curriculum, which includes Bible stories, language development, math, phonics, reading, music, art, crafts and social skills. Children are encouraged to nurture the abilities God has given them through a variety of interactive, "hands-on", developmental activities. The teaching time is balanced by a variety of indoor and outdoor play and memorable field trips.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sonshine Preschool & Daycare cost?
Sonshine Preschool & Daycare's tuition is approximately $3,610 for private students and $38 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Sonshine Preschool & Daycare?
The application deadline for Sonshine Preschool & Daycare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Sonshine Preschool & Daycare is Pinkerton Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.3 miles away)
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Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
0.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
7.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 105 students
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
0.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Southern Nh Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1E Commons Dr Unit 28
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 818-8613
2.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
78 Litchfield Rd
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 434-2215
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1
9 Saint Francis Way
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-3312
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Wonder Years Learning Center-derry
Daycare / Preschool
39 Birch St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-0505
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Londonderry KinderCare ![Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare]( "Londonderry KinderCare Photo - Londonderry KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7 Garden Ln
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-2288
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
9514.9 miles
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Florence Roche School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
9515 miles
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
9515 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Middlesex Regional
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
9515.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Spaulding Memorial
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whitcomb Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-0380
9515.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
School Reviews
5 3/19/2021
My son attended there they are the best !!! I regret not having him doing kindergarten there. Left for kindergarten almost reading at 1st grade level . Love all the teachers and director, the best experience.
5 4/14/2016
I have my 2 children at Sonshine and have to say they absolutely love it!!
The staff is always helpful and pleasant. I am amazed at all that they learn from social skills as well as academic skills. My 4 yr. old is already in a reading group. I can almost daily see the growth in them.
5 10/6/2012
This was a fantastic school for my 3 boys! Everyone is great. Teachers & curriculum was top notch
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