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Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island

2929 W 31st Street Brooklyn, NY 11224
Tel: (718) 996-7200
www.sunshinenewyork.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • We are a private Daycare in Coney Island.
  • Our students are from 12 weeks - 5 years old.
  • We use Creative Curriculum for all children Birth - 2 years old.
  • Our 3K class uses Explorations and our 4K class uses Units of Study.
  • Our day is from 7:30-6:00, Monday-Friday.
  • Our 3K students and 4K students are in school from 8:00 am - 2:20 pm.
  • Wrap around services are available for 3K and 4K students.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
10
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition of $390 is for birth-3 years. From 3-5 tuition is $310 per week. 3K & 4K Wrap Around is $150 per week.
Summer Program Cost
$390
Summer Program Cost Notes
Same discounts as during the school year. Additional fee of $150 for whole summer for special events.
Admissions Director
Lourdy Mondesir-Hughes
Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education for a Brighter Tomorrow
  • We accept HRA vouchers, ACS Priority vouchers, and Essential Worker Scholarship vouchers. At the start of school, 3 weeks tuition needs to be paid, 1 week for that week and 2 weeks for security. You will use your security deposit for the last 2 weeks of school. We are closed approximately 15-20 days per year. You will receive a calendar upon enrollment.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Yossi Tress, Co-founder -
    • Mark Sonnenschein, Co-founder -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island cost?
Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island's tuition is approximately $390 for summer students.
Who are famous alumni from Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island?
Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island famous alumni include: Yossi Tress, Co-founder and Mark Sonnenschein, Co-founder.
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island?
The application deadline for Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island located?
Sunshine Learning Center Of Coney Island is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

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