4120 SE International Way Ste A113
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Sunshine uses The Pyramid Model® to promote social/emotional competence, teaching children positive ways to communicate, interact, solve problems, and complete tasks while collaborating with peers, regardless of religion, race, gender, or disabilities.
Sunshine was part of the Pyramid Practice pilot members and has been teaching using Pyramid Practices since 2020.
For more about The Pyramid Model go to https://challengingbehavior.org/
At Sunshine Early Learning Center, we use The Creative Curriculum® (play based curriculum), focused on social-emotional, cognitive development, physical growth, and personal awareness.
Business Office
4120 SE International Way STE. A113 Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 303-9770 Fax (503) 905-0237
Philosophy, Mission & Vision
Parent Resources
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool--translates new research and theory from the field of early childhood education into a practical, easy-to-understand approach to working with children and their families. It is a comprehensive curriculum that includes a framework for decision making along with a focus on interest areas.
Smart Teach® (formally Teaching Strategies) for Preschool --explains the ongoing cycle of observing, guiding, learning, and assessing children's progress using The Creative Curriculum® Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5. The Developmental Continuum shows teachers the sequence of steps that children take as they learn particular skills and concepts in all areas of development. It is a tool for planning instruction and assessing learning.The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool guides teachers in planning a program that includes choice time, small- and large-group time, and various studies that integrate learning across all the content areas. When teachers are up to date on research, they know what to do and why certain teaching strategies work. In turn, they can make decisions that promote learning and development and positively impact the lives of children
Curriculum & Programming
Locations & Openings
Family Testimonial
Danielle Marie
All of my children have attended Sunshine! The owner is amazing you can tell she truly cares for her staff and students! The staff turnaround is also very low and thats huge for my family. My youngest is autistic and my older two are more than a handful no matter the needs of my child sunshine always works to meet them! They have gone above and beyond for my family. Over the last 4 years my experience with sunshine has been amazing. The owner also provides so many off location opportunities for the kids to experience field trips and outdoor ventures in a group setting. After experiencing such family like environment, elementary school for sure hasn’t felt the same. Thank you sunshine for the all the love and care you continue to provide to all your staff and students.
Upcoming Events
Sunshine Local Work
Use our play-based curriculum to learn social emotional skills with other children, adults, and the community.
Sunshine Early Learning Center’s mission is to support the growth of all children and families equitably so that they can learn, grow, and shine bright to their highest potential!
At Sunshine Early Learning Centers, we strive to implement a strength-based and family-centered approach to learning and care through developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum. This encompasses diverse, inclusive, culturally responsive instruction, professional development, and supportive community services program wide.
Parent Handbook
Forms
- Medication Authorization Forms
- Non-Prescription Medication Form
- Medical Plan Form
The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos--provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use framework emphasizing that relationships between caregivers/teachers and children and their families form the basis of curriculum for young children.
Framework from The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos supports the development of the whole child with high-quality, comprehensive resources for intentionally teaching and caring for our youngest learners during these most critical and formative years of development.
Daily routines and meaningful learning experiences in mathematics, language and literacy, cognitive and physical development, science and technology, the arts, social studies, English-language acquisition, and social-emotional development shape today’s children as tomorrow’s leaders.
Grow in physical, cognitive, and social emotional skills, develop a love of learning, and become a lifelong learner!
For each child to learn that everyone is unique, to shine in their uniqueness and be proud of who they are and what they can do.
Sunshine in the State News