I am so grateful for Sonshine. There is something magical about this preschool. The teachers are amazing and really take the time to make our (parents) job just a tad bit easier. They recognize when your child is having a tough morning and step right in. My only regret is that I didn't enroll my child sooner. It would have been great to have him experience Sonshine for a longer period. It's bitter-sweet to have my child move into TK. read more

Sonshine Preschool is hands down the best school my child has ever attended. This is a must-go school for any child! The staff and teachers are amazing, so kind, helpful, generous, and supportive in every way. They go above and beyond by organizing fun performances for the kids, giving them opportunities to learn and shine. They also host wonderful events like 4th of July parades and so much more. We are truly grateful for everything they do! From Skylar! read more

Sonshine Pre-School - Playground - Elementary Schools Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

I love this school so much. I am very sad that my daughter is leaving. If they had an elementry school I would have kept her here. My older daughter was at Sonshine for 2 years and my youngest has been here for close to 3 years. Not once had I had any issues with this school. My oldest daughter was more than ready for TK. When she first entered in they tested her and informed me that she already knew everything that they teach in TK. My youngest had speech problems, but she very quickly graduated from speech therapy. I seen a big difference with her speech and social skills after a short period of time at Sonshine. She also had other struggles, but was recently tested and they said that she is average and above average going into TK. Not only did Sonshine give my kids the academic tools that they need to succeed, they also taught them discipline and morals. I feel like my daughter are very kind hearted people that care about other people. With all of the money that I have spent on my kids. I don't think you can put a price tag on what they have learned. I am grateful for everything that this school has done for my kids, it felt like I left them with a family member that really cared. It breaks my heart because my daughter is begging me to keep her here. read more

* Amazing teachers - professional, caring, and always go above and beyond. Teachers are older and more seasoned. My kid can name all the teachers and have lovely things to say about them. * Stress-free mornings and happy late pickup - drop-offs and pickups are smooth and easy. 7am to 6pm. They are the best for working parents. * Unbeatable value - best price in the area for this level of care *facility may look a little dated, but the service is absolutely stellar read more

Teachers are so caring and loving, the food (lunch) is freshly made on campus by the program directors husband, my kids are getting stellar education soaked with biblical principles, tuition is also EXTREMELY reasonable (not pricey like neighboring schools)... couldn't have asked more from this school. This is our 3rd year here. My older one who's @ ABC Unified School district school felt prepared for Kindergarten after leaving this preschool. We chose to keep my little one here (pay $) Instead of sending him to TK @ public school for free because of the amazing care he gets here. So thankful we are here! read more

Both my girls love it at Sonshine. My eldest has gone for almost a year and a half. She started off in Miss Marcie's class, then moved to Miss Yvonne's class and is now in Miss Gina's class. She's learned a lot and made some great friends. My youngest has been in Miss Jennifer's class for about 6 months. She's learned about personal hygiene and cleaning up. We always come home with tons of crafts and always look forward to the adorable performances that the kids put on. I've had nothing but a great experience with Sonshine. read more

I absolutely love this school and would never consider moving my daughter anywhere else. We are approaching the end of her 2nd year here and all the teachers and administrators are the best. It's so clear they love our children and my daughter has just loved her teachers. It is a very loving and supportive environment and my daughter is learning a lot. I highly recommend. read more

We absolutely love Sonshine Preschool. The teachers and staff are kind and loving, and they prepare the kids for elementary school. We are sad that our time with Sonshine is ending, and are so grateful for our time there. read more

My daughter has attended here for the last 3 years and we have been blessed with incredibly amazing, caring, and attentive staff. She has learned and grown so much in her time here. They have thoroughly prepared her for the next stage in her academic journey. read more

It really saddens me to write this review but I know I need to do this so this doesn't to happen to anyone else's precious babies. I went to tour this pre-school in late July and everything looked and seemed amazing. So I was really excited and hoping to get my son into this pre-school so that he could learn structure, rules and socialize with other kids as well. I signed up to be put on the waitlist and was super excited when karen the office manager called me to let me know they would be opening another classroom and my son would be able to start on august 22nd. My son finally started school and everyday at pickup I would talk to his teacher (ms laura) about how he was and for the first few weeks he would cry at nap time and during transitions. As time went on by maybe the 3rd week he was doing so much better and crying less. Now around the 1st or 2nd week of school (I can't quite remember which week but it was the beginning of when he started here) when I picked him up as I was talking to ms laura I noticed when she said bye to Wyatt and went to give him a hug he kind of flinched like he was scared but I just brushed it off & thought that was a bit odd. We were now in week 4 of my son being in this preschool and I picked him up and we were in the car heading home when I asked how his day was and what he did. Out of nowhere he said "ms laura hit me" his facial expression was also sad when he said that to me. As you can imagine I was worried, stressed and sad for my son. I went home and check his body and seen three little bruises on his back that looked like fingerprints. The next and his final week i informed his teacher of what he said and she said she didn't hit him and that she redirects when needed. I honestly wanted to believe her but deep down I knew something wasn't right. That day (Tuesday) we go home & after dinner i notice my son is blinking nonstop like 40 blinks per minute. I thought it was sand or something in his eye so I made an appt to see his dr and we went to the dr that Thursday. I mention to the dr that my son said his teacher hit him and his dr was very surprised and told me to be careful because when kids this little say something like this they are telling the truth. Also my son didn't have anything in his eye he developed a nervous tic from the stress of this school & I'm sure due to whatever was happening at this school when no one was around. My son never went back to school after his dr appt. I want to add that there was never any complaints from the teacher about my child, everyday I would ask how he was and she would say he was good, he would have trouble usually at nap time because he would cry a lot and wake up early. I feel like if he was giving them trouble they should have told me but the teacher never gave me any negative feedback about him which is why it was more shocking to me as well. They would say he was good ‍ I feel bad for putting my son in this situation, what I thought was going to be a positive experience for him ended up traumatizing him. It hurts so much to see your child go though this, im upset that Sonshine preschool ruined this experience for him and I. I'm upset that they would allow anyone to hurt my innocent & happy sweet little boy I hope this will save someone else. I recommend you all use the facility search bar on community care licensing website to search this preschool (facility # 191597606) and any other daycares/preschools you are interested in to see if they have any citations or complaints (all you need is their facility #). Had I known about that sooner I would have never taken my son here. UPDATE: 10/8/22 Thank you for responding. I just did a facility search and don't see a record of your preschool being visited as of yet... I would also like to add even if the investigation comes back unsubstantiated it doesn't mean what my child said wasn't happening it simply means he's too small to explain hisself, which is an advantage to you guys. At the end of the day the person who did what they did to my child has to answer to god. read more

Sonshine Pre-School - Little bruises - Elementary Schools Near Me - Cerritos, California

We love Sonshine Preschool and couldn't have asked for a better school. Teachers are nurturing, kind, and care about every student. We love hearing our children sing songs they learned from school and bring home crafts and worksheets. They learn so much week to week - learning to read, write, do math, and about various themed subjects. My kids have made close friends and matured socially/emotionally. The classrooms are clean, large, and organized. There is a large outdoor enclosed playground and my kids love playing with friends outside. A couple times a year, the school puts on Christmas and spring programs where the kids sing and dance. The teachers pour their hearts into these children everyday and it shows. We are grateful that the school is open long hours 6:30am-6pm and provides snacks and lunch. Our family has been so blessed by this school! I highly recommend Sonshine to anyone looking for a wonderful preschool! read more

See all

My son had an amazing time at Sonshine from the beginning of 2021 until the summer of 2022. The tuition is quite affordable considering all that they provide, and their extended hours were convenient for our family. One of the things I appreciated was that they included healthy lunches that were far better than what public schools offer. All the teachers I encountered were kind and actively engaged with the kids. They only used TV during morning group activities, such as song and dance time, exercise, and religious studies. Even after school, the teachers would play games, organize activities, and tell stories to keep the children entertained. I must mention his teacher, Ms. Gina, who was truly exceptional. My son, who could be stubborn, disruptive, and energetic, struggled with managing his emotions. Ms. Gina displayed a perfect balance of understanding, patience, and authority. She established clear boundaries and created a nurturing learning environment. She recognized my son's potential and intelligence and would provide him with extra worksheets and activities when he finished his work quickly. I observed significant growth in both his academic and behavioral development. He learned to regulate his emotions better and interact more positively with others. By the time he entered Kindergarten, he was reading and understanding phonics at an advanced level compared to his peers. A pleasant surprise for me was the religious aspect. Although I am not an active Christian, I appreciated that my son came home singing religious songs that brought back memories from my own childhood. He also learned many Bible stories and would enthusiastically share them with me. read more

My daughter had an amazing time at Sonshine! She was there for year and half and till this day, she still asks about her "teacher Lynda". My daughter moved to a different school and we believe she transitioned very well because of her time at Sonshine! They also helped potty trained her and we appreciated all the updates they provided. They have fun activities too throughout the year and I do miss not worrying about food since they provided them. Overall, we had a very good experience with all the staff and teachers! Highly recommended. read more

We love this Pre-School , Ms, Luann is an amazing teacher . My older daughter that is in the first grade now graduated preschool here with Ms Luann. Now my 3 yr old daughter attends & she loves it. Ms Luann is a very sweet & a caring teacher . She's Amazing. Prices are affordable , we actually live in signal hill I drive all the way to Cerritos because of Ms Luann . I recommend this preschool , very clean , friendly & affordable prices good Christian values read more

We love Sonshine Preschool so much!!! I thank God for having such passionate teachers who show their unconditional love for our children! I must say before finding Sonshine I too was that neurotic parent who went to 10 school before finding Sonshine. The experience has been nothing but amazing. I was impressed with their academics in which they also incorporate Spanish, music and dance. My eldest by age four learned to read, name all the planets, spell simple words and much more. By age five, was academically prepared for kindergarten. We are truly blessed to have Sonshine Preschool part of our live! read more

I love this school. My son graduated this school. The teachers are the best. The teacher's are loving, caring and prayerful. When my son went to a magnet school after he graduated in Sonshine, I know he will be on top of his class. When my son was 4 years old he can read the book and we can do spelling already. Thank you to the Sonshine Pre school Teachers. I salute you guys! God bless ! read more

The Best!!! High-quality preschool program in Sonshine nurture warm relationships among children, teachers and parents. And teachers build a close personal connection with each child in their care. If you want your child to grow up in a healthy caring environment,send them here!! I am a fussy mom....i did my research for 2 years for schools around and finally nailed sonshine down!! yes...the best!! Sonshine pre school proudly boasts a full fledged kitchen,Emphasizing good nutrition, and healthy eating habits, because the management understand that a carefully planned meal and snack times helps pave the way for young children's optimal growth and development.Meal and snack schedules are ensure that children are offered nutritious food every two to three hours at appropriate times (not too early or too late) during the school day. Ms.Sunah(Director),Ms Karen(Administrator),Ms .susan,Ms Linda,Ms Yevonne, Ms Tona Ms Jennifer,Ms Marcie ,Ms Jenny,Ms Kerry,.Ms Fadia,Ms Marisol....They work as a team:)Love this place and people around!! 2015 september my son will be moving out of Sonshine to Kindergarten after 3 years in this lovely school and people...We will definitely miss you all:( read more

Sonshine Pre-School - Elementary Schools Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

This is the spot assigned to our area for Voting Day every two years! Very close to home and I gotta give props to all the Voting day polling place workers. Now that's commitment! Cool way to serve your community! As far as the Pre-school experience goes, I was grateful to have this place work out for my youngest one - we had gone to three other day-care preschools in the area and he finally settled down in this location. No crying jags, no "mommy don't leave" screaming guilt trips. I felt that my child was safe in this place. The place is clean and has enough adults supervising children and teaching them too. Trust is paramount in finding child care, and I trust this place. Bonus: They host a Fall festival (costumes welcome but no monster or devil ones please). There is also Christmas Holiday program with all the kids in it. Cuteness overload - look out for the mom or dad pushing you out of their way to film their kid. This is also a church that is shared by at least one English, one Korean-speaking and one Spanish speaking congregation. (Seems non-denominational, Bible based) Sundays seem really busy here and I'm happy about that. read more

We love Sonshine preschool! My 2 daughters have attend the last 2.5 years. My oldest is now in kindergarten but started in the 3 years room with miss Patty and then continued on until summer before kindergarten with 2 other teachers. My middle child currently attends the three year old room and has attended since she was 20 months old and has had the please of being taught and guided by 3 teachers so far also. We have nothing but positive things to say about this school and the teachers. My daughters came home excited to share everything they learned. From songs for their program to eating their veggies to learning how to trace, count and so much more. The staff here goes above and beyond for their student friends and I can see that reflected on my girls at home. They are learning so much and my oldest was ready and prepared for kindergarten! The teachers have been so friendly and you can tell Sonshine preschool feels like a giant family. The care and compassion from these teachers and the education they provide is what drew us to attend and continue to attend every new year. And I cannot wait for my baby to turn 2 and become apart of Sonshine preschool like his sisters. I have also had the please of volunteering for events like country fair and seeing first hand the work and dedication put in by these employees for the care of these kids. They provide healthy home cooked snacks and lunches as lots of activities for growth and development. We love Sonshine preschool and will continue to share the word about this program for anyone looking for a safe and secure place for their children. read more

I hope this school has changed directions or staff...I remember as a child I attended here many years ago in the mid 2000s . I remember being yelled at for things I never did, for example not knowing how to write my name IN PRE SCHOOL. The teachers were so different when parents were dropping us off of course . There was 2 teachers in our class at the time. I never opened up about their behavior until I was much older and could speak up about it. I wonder if any of my classmates at the time remember experiencing something similar read more

I admit it; I am that neurotic mother who checked out 10+ preschools before choosing Sonshine Preschool. I can't even begin to tell you what I've seen at many other preschools. However, I can tell you in the city of Cerritos there are probably three really decent/great preschools and Sonshine preschool is most definitely at the top. What I looked for: -up to date academics: yes -easy transition to Kindergarten: yes -hw: yes daily: age appropriate good preparedness for Kinder -classrooms: cheerful, lots to do, private bathrooms per classroom (I believe) -great director/principal: yes -receptive and respectful administrative staff (1): yes -loving teachers: yes! -staff happiness: yes -meals: health-ish but kid friendly and prepared at school -playground: large, small play houses, few slides, swing set, toys and a vegetable garden across the playground. My only concern, not much shade. They have some canopies and kids play indoors on hot days (90's) -parking lot: large and private Even from my first contact Miss Karen was at work in the front office; a one woman working machine. She is one busy woman manning the phones, taking payments, following up on questions, giving tours and I've even seen her tenderly be the school nurse. Despite how busy she always is, she always had time for me. Hard working woman. Director/ manager- I've only had a handful of interactions with her: nice woman, personable, always said hello, really cares about kids and parents. Teachers- Over the 1.7 years (2 summers and 1 school year) we had about 6-7 teachers including substitute teachers. There are 2 teachers per class. All wonderful: kind, loving, genuinely care, good boundaries, even when they have to discipline I've witnessed teachers do it respectfully. Most of the teachers have been here a long time and they are all very comfortable in their role; they've seen it all. Campus- large and gated, with new security gate (password needed.) Chapel on site. Lastly, only one of two schools that have a 1/2 day program or tues/thurs schedule. Great teachers, director, administrative staff, good academics, and safe school made it a great choice for my little one. My little one was so happy here and so were we! Thank you to everyone at a Sonshine Preschool! We will miss you all. read more

So happy to be sending my son here. I researched several preschools before enrolling my son here, and am so happy with my choice. The teachers are all so caring of all the children. My son is learning so much, enjoys going to school and I enjoy taking him there. I feel confident that my son is in a safe and caring environment. My son attended the twice a week program for 3 year olds and will attend the 3x a week program for Pre-K in the fall. I will definitely be sending my daughter here when it comes times for her to start school. It's definitely worth looking into for your child if they are ready to start school! I would recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

This school is awesome. My son can't wait to go to school everyday and when that's the case, you know they're doing something good. He's learned a lot since he's been here... he knows how to spell, read, write and other things he has not learned prior to this school. Ms. Sandie and Ms. Coleen are awesome passionate teachers. My son loves them both and always has something nice to say about them. This school is definitely a faith based school and that's what I love most about it. Hearing your child sing worship music at random times of the day puts a smile on my face. I would definitely recommend Sonshine Preschool. read more

On 2014 we checked quite a few Christian preschool before Sonshine preschool. Our then 2.5 boy was the last one to attend the youngest class, I really believe it is God will for him to be able to get the last spot. Because later we just realize that this preschool filled up pretty quickly. We choose this school because of their Christian value and flexibility. Now our youngest one enrolled to this school too. read more

Sonshine school is the best! My son has been attending the program for the last 5 months and it has been the best decision that my husband and I made. The staff are very caring, kind, and welcoming. In addition, in just such a short period he has made so much progress and there is so much growth in his cognitive and language development. I am in so much peace while he is at school because we know he is in good hands. read more

My little girl has been attending Sonshine Preschool full time program (Fall, Winter and Summer sessions) over the past two years, since she was two and half. Experience has been wonderful! She enjoys every teacher she has had, from Ms. Jennifer, to Ms. Jenny, Ms. Marcy, Ms. Lynda, Ms. Yvonne, and Ms. Susan. My little girl got potty trained by Ms. Jennifer within the first couple of weeks of starting the program. She has started learning her #s, ABCs, singing, dancing, and praying! Most importantly, the encouraging environment to socialize with other kids. We like the program in that the day typically starts with teaching in the morning, lunch is provided followed by nap time and play time, singing, etc in the afternoon. The playground is a good size (various slides, swings, etc) and good selection of toys inside classrooms. Snacks are also provided during the day by the school. Lunch food is different each day, and is healthy, nutritious, and yummy (my little girl loves the variety and looks forward to eating not only the main course but also the fruit/veggies on the side). We also appreciate that the school offers various events throughout the year, such as country fair (in lieu of celebrating Halloween), pancake breakfast, ice cream social, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas party, Valentine's day party, etc. It's a great way to get the kids to understand the meaning of the various holidays. There are also Christmas programs and end-of-the-year programs performed by all the students. The teaching materials that we got back every day / week were informative of our little girl's current state of learning how to write, read, color, creative arts, etc. We enjoy getting ornaments and decorations for special occasions such as Christmas, other's Day, Father's Day with our little girl's artwork or picture on them. Very creative / thoughtful ideas from the teachers! All the teachers and staff (including Karen) are very caring and responsive, and we feel so blessed to have found Sonshine Preschool! read more

This is the best preschool!!!! Loving teachers and faculty!!!!! Would recommend this place to everyone :)

My daughters first experience in school it was great awesome great. Teaching staff is very lovable nurturing and caring for children at all times . read more

This is my son's first year at the school and he loves it. The short time period he has been at the school he has learned to count not only in English but in Spanish also. He has learned his abc's. We are near the half way point for the school year and i can't wait to see what they will teach him next. Great school with wonderful teachers and staff! read more

My family would highly recommend this pre-school to everyone! I researched many pre-schools for my 4 year old son and visited many schools but this was the best! The school is very clean and organized and they have a really nice, big playground for the kids. Ms. Kerry was my son's teacher and was amazing!! She was a wonderful teacher to our boy and in just the first few weeks I could see improvement in our son! She is dedicated to the kids and we were sad to go. Mrs. Espie was also wonderful with our son and the love that is given to the kids is priceless! Thank you Sonshine pre-school for everything!!! read more

An amazing school with very caring teachers and staff. My son spent two years here that were very well worth it. We immediately saw an improvement in his speech and overall development within the first month here and we're amazed where he is at now. He's moving to kindergarten and is more than fully prepared to succeed there and beyond thanks to this school. Thank you for everything! read more