19 Prentiss Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 646-1630

Sunshine
Nursery School

Programs

We offer classes for children ranging from 2 years, 9 months to 6 years of age taught by experienced teachers. Sunshine also offers outstanding enrichment programs.
Play is important in developing the social and emotional aspects of young children, and their interaction with others. Our play-based curriculum focuses on the social and emotional development of your children. We want your child to love coming to school every day, and to be prepared to begin the elementary school experience well-equipped and excited about learning.

Threes Class

Kids from threes classroom enjoying a nice winter day at the Sunshine Nursery School playground.
Our Threes program serves those children who are at least 2 years, 9 months by September of the enrollment year. A year in Threes class offers:

  • Encourage social skills through play
  • Facilitate separation from parent
  • Develop independence through self help skills
  • Ample time for free play, creative endeavors and gross motor skills
Schedule: Choice of 2, 3, or 5 days
Hours: 9:00am – 12:45pm (extended day available)
See Threes schedule of typical day
Age: 2 years, 9 months old by September
Tuition: See Threes class tuition rate

Younger Fours Class

Kids from younger fours classroom at Sunshine Nursery School getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Our Younger Fours program serves those children who will be turning four in the Fall. A year in Younger Fours class offers:

  • Cooperative learning through play
  • Enhance independence and self – help skills
  • Increase language and confidence through interactions with peers and adults
  • Nurture kindness and empathy within the class community
Schedule: Choice of 3, 4 or 5 days
Hours: 8:45am – 12:30pm (extended day available)
See Younger Fours schedule of typical day
Age: Birthdays from June to December (turning 4)
Tuition: See Younger Fours tuition rate

Older Fours Class

A kid from older fours classroom at Sunshine Nursery School is busy making art.
Our Older Fours program serves four year olds who will be attending kindergarten the following year and thus the focus of the curriculum is kindergarten readiness. A year in Older Fours class offers:

  • Foster self-confidence
  • Stimulate self-help skills in the classroom
  • Begin early literacy activities which include journaling, letter recognition, and writing center activities
  • Creative expression through art activities
Schedule: Choice of 3, 4 or 5 days
Hours: 8:45am – 1:00pm (extended day available)
See Older Fours schedule of typical day
Age: 4 years old by September
Tuition: See Older Fours tuition rate

Pre-K Class

A kid at pre-k classroom at Sunshine Nursery School is busy reading to his classmates.
Our Pre-K program serves those children who either miss the kindergarten cut-off date for their town, or who will benefit from an additional year. A Pre-K year offers:

  • Continuing social/emotional growth
  • Increasing independence and self-help skills
  • Expressing ideas and thoughts through art and journaling
  • Exploring our natural world through gardening and maple-sugaring
Schedule: Choice of 4 or 5 days
Hours: 8:30am – 1:00pm (extended day available)
See Pre-K’s schedule of typical day
Age: 4 years old by September (turning 5 by Dec. 31st)
Tuition: See Pre-K tuition rate

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