Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunshine Childcare & Learning
About the School
- Sunshine Childcare & Learning offers a quality, affordable, safe and exceptional preschool program to children 2 to 5 years of age as well as after school child care for your school age child.
- Our preschool program combines academic innovation with socialization activities and character development creating an unparalleled experience for your youngster.
- At Sunshine Learning Centers, is truly believe that each child is a special gift whom parents have entrusted to our care.
- While in our preschool program, children flourish in a structured and nurturing environment where their talents and abilities are encouraged.
- We have found that children learn best and respond positively when learning is made fun and boundaries are clearly defined.
- Our curriculum encourages reading and math readiness, creativity, problem solving, fine motor skills and peer interaction.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Sunshine Childcare & Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
302 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunshine Childcare & Learning often compared to?
Sunshine Childcare & Learning is often viewed alongside schools like Monarch Academy For Young Children by visitors of our site.
What is Sunshine Childcare & Learning's ranking?
Sunshine Childcare & Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Childcare & Learning?
The application deadline for Sunshine Childcare & Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sunshine Childcare & Learning vs. Monarch Academy For Young Children
The nearest high school to Sunshine Childcare & Learning is Legacy Christian Academy (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Catholic
23225 Lyons Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1141
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
25222 Wiley Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 338-4274
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Montessori School
25940 The Old Rd
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 259-5500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
23515 Newhall Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 254-3097
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 6 students
26370 Diamond Pl Unit 503
Valencia, CA 91530
(661) 505-7382
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9
Christian
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 296-2601
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
27249 Luther Dr
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 252-7371
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
14024 Bridle Ridge Rd
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-1394
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,005 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17531 Rinaldi St
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-7071
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Catholic
23225 Lyons Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1141
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 6 students
26370 Diamond Pl Unit 503
Valencia, CA 91530
(661) 505-7382
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
Montessori School
20655 Soledad Canyon Rd Ste 12
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1035
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9
Christian
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 296-2601
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
25222 Wiley Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 338-4274
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Montessori School
25940 The Old Rd
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 259-5500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
23515 Newhall Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 254-3097
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
24925 Anza Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-4161
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Daycare / Preschool
27927 Smyth Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-1045
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Quick Facts
Old Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25141 North Avenida Rondel
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 291-4040
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 291-4040
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25577 North Fedala Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 291-4050
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 291-4050
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Placerita Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
William S. Hart High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24825 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7575
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7575
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,941 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Peachland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24800 Peachland Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4020
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4020
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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