4120 SE International Way Ste A113
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Program Information
Ms. Amy
Director
Ms. Olivia
School age Teacher
This program is located in the Milwaukie on Harrison Street. This program leases space from Bridge City Church. Our Centers have no religious affiliation or curriculum.
This site cares for children 1.5 months to 12 years. We have 10 different classrooms at this location. We have an outdoor playground and a indoor gross motor play space.
Toddlers-The ratio is 2 teachers to 8 children. Children ages 14 months to 30 months
Core Curriculum: All activities and planning are guided by the Creative Curriculum and assessment tools.
Assessment Tools Used:
ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires): Used to assess key developmental domains (communication, motor skills, problem-solving, etc.).
ASQ-SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional): Used to evaluate social and emotional development specifically.
Purpose of Assessments: The ASQ and ASQ-SE results are directly used to:
Create the comprehensive classroom curriculum and daily schedule.
Develop targeted small and large group activities.
Design engaging learning centers and art and sensory experiences.
Ms. April
School age Teacher
Prekindergarten- Rainbow Room- The ratio is 2 teachers to 14 children. Children 4 years to 5 years old
📚 Curriculum & Learning Focus
Our program offers a structured and engaging curriculum dedicated to preparing your child for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Core Curriculum: All activities and planning are guided by the research-backed Creative Curriculum. This framework ensures a well-rounded approach to early childhood education.
Project-Based Learning (Studies): We implement in-depth, project-based investigations, which we call Studies. This approach harnesses children's natural curiosity and critical thinking by diving deep into subjects they are genuinely interested in. Children are more engaged and retain more information when learning is centered around an exciting topic or item.
Additional Focus: A key part of our readiness program includes a dedicated focus on Personal Hygiene, teaching essential self-care skills for independence.
Assessment Tool Focus Area Purpose
ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) Key developmental domains (communication, motor skills, problem-solving, etc.) Provides a comprehensive overview of development.
ASQ-SE (ASQ: Social-Emotional) Social and emotional development. Evaluates self-regulation, compliance, and social interaction skills.
The Purpose of Assessments: The results from the ASQ and ASQ-SE directly inform how we create our class curriculum and learning centers. This data-driven approach is essential for supporting each child's individual growth and ensuring they are fully prepared for kindergarten readiness.
Infants- The ratio is 1 teachers to 4 children. Children ages 1.5 months to 12 months.
Wobblers- The ratio is 1 teachers to 4 children. Children ages 9 months to 18 months.
Core Curriculum: The curriculum planning is guided by Creative Curriculum, a widely recognized educational framework.
Individualized Planning and Daily Schedule: Each child receives their own curriculum plan that is learning through play, tailored to their specific needs and developmental stage.
Developmental Screening Tools: Planning and assessment are supported by the use of two essential tools:
ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires): Used to assess key developmental areas (communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills).
ASQ-SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional): Used specifically to screen for social-emotional development.
Ms. Ashley
Prek Teacher
Twos- The ratio is 2 teachers to 10 children. Children ages 24-36 months
📚 Curriculum & Learning Focus
The Green Room offers a structured program designed to prepare children for the transition to preschool.
Core Curriculum: All activities and planning are guided by the Creative Curriculum.
Studies Implementation: Children are introduced to the use of Studies (in-depth, project-based investigations on topics of interest) to foster curiosity and critical thinking, preparing them for the preschool environment.
Additional Developmental Focus Area:
Potty Training: Focused support and encouragement for children starting the toileting process.
Assessment Tools Used:
ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires): Used to assess key developmental domains (communication, motor skills, problem-solving, etc.).
ASQ-SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional): Used to evaluate social and emotional development specifically.
Purpose of Assessments: The ASQ and ASQ-SE results are directly used to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Schoolage-Age Group: Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Ratio: 2 Teachers to 30 Children
Our School-Age program provides a safe, enriching, and exciting environment for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We offer flexible options to support working families throughout the year.
⏰ Care Options
We offer comprehensive care options designed to fit your family's schedule:
Before & After School Care: Reliable care during school days. Sunshine provides transportation to and from local schools, Milwaukie El Puente, Oak Grove, Ardenwald, Seth Lewelling, Sojourner, and Linwood Elementary.
Full No-School Day Care: Coverage for teacher workdays and holidays when Sunshine ELC is open.
Full-Week Camps: Engaging, full-day camps offered during Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break.
🚀 Curriculum & Activities Focus
Our program goes beyond supervision by planning fun, educational activities that primarily focus on promoting social engagement and collaboration among peers.
Theme-Based Break Camps
During major school breaks (Winter, Spring, and Summer), we switch to an exciting theme-based curriculum that connects learning with real-world experiences. We emphasize hands-on exploration and community engagement:
Community Exploration: We visit local community locations that directly support our weekly theme.
Example (Animals Theme): We might visit the local zoo or a farm, and even bring in special guests like a petting zoo or a reptile expert.
Example (Science Theme): We could take a trip to a local science museum (like OMSI) and conduct exciting science experiments right in our classroom.
Ms. Nicole
Toddler Teacher
Prekindergarten
Toddlers 1
Ms. Kayte
Lead Infant Teacher
Ms. Alina
Assistant Director
Preschool
Ms. Lily
Toddler 2 Teacher
Toddler 2
Preschool- The ratio is 2 teachers to 14 children. Children 3 years to 4 years old
📚 Curriculum & Learning Focus
Our program offers a structured and engaging curriculum dedicated to preparing your child for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Core Curriculum: All activities and planning are guided by the research-backed Creative Curriculum. This framework ensures a well-rounded approach to early childhood education.
Project-Based Learning (Studies): We implement in-depth, project-based investigations, which we call Studies. This approach harnesses children's natural curiosity and critical thinking by diving deep into subjects they are genuinely interested in. Children are more engaged and retain more information when learning is centered around an exciting topic or item.
Additional Focus: A key part of our readiness program includes a dedicated focus on Personal Hygiene, teaching essential self-care skills for independence.
Assessment Tool Focus Area Purpose
ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) Key developmental domains (communication, motor skills, problem-solving, etc.) Provides a comprehensive overview of development.
ASQ-SE (ASQ: Social-Emotional) Social and emotional development. Evaluates self-regulation, compliance, and social interaction skills.
The Purpose of Assessments: The results from the ASQ and ASQ-SE directly inform how we create our class curriculum and learning centers. This data-driven approach is essential for supporting each child's individual growth and ensuring they are fully prepared for kindergarten readiness.
Schoolage
Infants & Wobblers
Ms. Alayna
Preschool Teacher