Thank you for your interest in SonShine PreSchool. We are a private school offering flexible classes for PreSchool ages 3-4.
Our youngest class is our 3 year old class, but we will accept 2 year olds as long as they are completely potty trained.
We have been in service to our area since 1997. We were formally known as Yorktown Christian Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We offer a very flexible schedule from one half day per week to five full days per week. We also offer before/after care for all ages. Due to these facts tuition varies. Example: five full days is $500/month, five half days is $300/month,
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rose Foster
School Notes
- SonShine PreSchool offers a family environment for your child to learn and grow. Our program has a balanced time of both learning and play. In addition to teaching the basic ABCs & 123s, we also offer Spanish, Cooking, Science, Gym, Computer Lab, fun field trips and more. Our classes are kept small to insure great student/teacher communication. We are in affiliation with Yorktown Assembly of God. We have had students from many different religious backgrounds and are open to anyone who would like their child to attend. Our curriculum is faith-based, however, we do not teach doctrinal beliefs. We teach about the love of God and how we should treat others the way God would want us to treat them. If you have any questions about our curriculum, views or maybe would like to visit our facility, please don't hesitate to visit our website and/or contact us for an appointment. Thank you again for your interest in our school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of SonShine PreSchool?
The acceptance rate of SonShine PreSchool is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 75%.
When is the application deadline for SonShine PreSchool?
The application deadline for SonShine PreSchool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to SonShine PreSchool is Ives School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hudson Valley Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pine Grove Country Day School (2.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Grove Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
85 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Hudson Valley Christian Academy ![Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA]( "Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA")
(Christian)
531 Rt 6 N
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Ives School
All-boys
Route 202
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Noah's Ark School
Daycare / Preschool
250 Route 6N
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Shrub Oak International School
Alternative School
3151 Stoney Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
4.1 miles
Gr: 12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ives School
All-boys
Route 202
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Shrub Oak International School
Alternative School
3151 Stoney Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
4.1 miles
Gr: 12 | 24 students
54 Route 138
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 232-5062
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 232-5062
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
7.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Talmud Torah Bais Yechiel-nitra
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Nitra Rd
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 222-4501
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 222-4501
7.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 178 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hudson Valley Christian Academy ![Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA]( "Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA")
(Christian)
531 Rt 6 N
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Ives School
All-boys
Route 202
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-7474
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students
54 Route 138
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 232-5062
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 232-5062
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
117 Moseman Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2211
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2211
5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 216 students
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
7.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Grove Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
85 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Hudson Valley Christian Academy ![Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA]( "Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA")
(Christian)
531 Rt 6 N
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Noah's Ark School
Daycare / Preschool
250 Route 6N
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
62 Triangle Center
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(877) 402-2554
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(877) 402-2554
4.4 miles
Gr: NS
Seed Day Care Center (The) ![Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo - Playing with playdough]( "Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo - Playing with playdough")
Daycare / Preschool
2084 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-9622
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-9622
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John Y Dater Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 School Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
9409.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Eric S. Smith Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Monroe Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
9409.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ramsey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 E Main Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
9409.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Island Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
9409.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Edith A. Bogert Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
391 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6350
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6350
9409.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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