What an amazing environment! The academics are excellent, staff are knowledgable, caring and warm. The school is clean and has a lot of great technology and multiple above and beyond extracurricular activities for kids including Robotics, Technology, Coding, Sports, Music and Arts. My daughter started at this school 9 years ago and is now doing so well in a bigger school because I believe she got the right foundation at Sunshine. She was motivated and challenged at the right time and in the proper way, which paved her future academic success as she grew older. She carried through the passion for learning, responsibility for her work and enthusiasm for challenges gained at Sunshine State Academy onto older grade levels. She had Ms. Hanna as her teacher in pre-K and I take my hat down for all the patience and knowledge she invested in my child. Still the best math teacher and homeroom teacher I have met. My daughter had many other amazing Sunshine teachers and staff members who also made a difference. Ms. Jennifer is a great and caring teacher, Ms. Cindy is the most compassionate and knowledgable director (she really takes the time when you need guidance about the school system) . Ms. Nilka who makes everything run alike a well oiled machine and many many others. I am taking the time out of my day to write this, because no words would be enough for my family to really explain how grateful we are to have had the Sunshine Family in our lives. It is so important to chose an environment where your child will bloom. Sunshine was and still is after 9 years, academically strong, warm and family oriented and very structural pre-school. My son who is now turning 5 has also been at Sunshine for 3 years, and we continuing to see him grow and achieve amazing results both personally and academically. He is also with Ms. Hanna and Ms. Erin who are such an incredible team of strong teachers who are creative and wonderful. They make the child want to learn, motivate him and teach at the same time. Sunshine State Academy is really a journey which I will also be so grateful for. read more

Every mother chooses the very best for her child. When it came to selecting a school for my daughter Kira, I approached the decision very thoughtfully and intentionally. For me, it was not only about the academic level. I care deeply about the teaching methodology, the way teachers communicate with children, additional development opportunities, cleanliness, nutrition, and most importantly -- the environment in which my child grows and learns by example. It is not an easy request. But I found exactly that at Sunshine State Academy. At just four years old, my daughter confidently speaks three languages -- Spanish, Russian, and English. She can hold conversations, solve math problems, and even sing songs in all three languages. But what matters most to me is that she runs to school every single day with joy -- excited to see her beloved teachers, Miss Grisell and Miss Dasha. I want to express my deepest gratitude to them personally. The most honest feedback always comes from a child -- and my daughter's happiness speaks volumes about their professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for the children. No matter how "complicated" or detailed my (very mom-specific!) requests may be, they always handle them thoughtfully and find solutions in the best possible way. Kira constantly wants to bring them little surprises, flowers, and small gifts -- and for me, that is the strongest indicator of love and trust. The level of knowledge my daughter has gained at four years old is truly incredible. Honestly, I feel that what she has already learned now is what I only knew at seven or eight years old. Thank you so much to Sunshine State Academy and especially to our wonderful teachers, Miss Grisell and Miss Dasha. We are deeply grateful for everything you do. read more

WE LOVE THE preschool Sunshine !!! The best daycare in Miami! The director of Sunshine was immediately warm and welcoming inviting us in to see this small, "family feel" preschool when we came the first time . She is always open for conversation, empathetic, real, transparent and a parent herself. She employs a staff that also models those qualities. Mis Nella Gurduza and Miss Maria Cecilia Murillo at the moment are my daughter's teachers and I am delighted. If we have ever had a concern about our girl (potty training, bottle weaning, tantrums etc)... they are all there to assist, work with us and ultimately foster love, patience, knowledge and kindness in our girl and all other kids. They have a curriculum that is followed and emailed monthly. Daily reports are sent out over a phone app making it easy to check in on the kids each day. Healthy breakfasts and catered (healthy) lunches are provided each day, along with snacks in between. They have a nice playground that the kids love playing on when it is nice outside and a large open room to run around in when it is raining or too cold to be outside. Along with the day-to-day activities, they are always doing special things around the holidays for the kids/parents (christmas program, easter egg hunt, valentines etc). I honestly could go on and on about all the ways The Sunshine Preschool is a phenominal daycare... but most importantly, I dont have to question what type of care my girl is getting. I know in my absence she is being loved, nurtured, comforted and allowed to grow, learn and explore in a warm and caring environment.... everyday. read more

We are incredibly grateful to Sunshine Academy and especially to Miss Sicilia for everything they do for our children. More than ten years ago our daughter attended this school, and now our son is in Miss Sicilia's class. Once again, we are reminded that we made the absolute right choice. Every single day at Sunshine feels special. Our child goes to school with joy and excitement, and as parents, we have complete peace of mind knowing that everything - from safety and nutrition to education, emotional development, and relationships - is handled with the highest level of care and professionalism. We receive daily photos and videos of our child's activities, along with detailed reports about the day's schedule. The physical education and music classes are truly outstanding. The Christmas performance was especially touching and impressive. The children sang in different languages, danced, and played instruments. It is amazing how much love, patience, and dedication it takes to guide four-year-olds to perform with such confidence and joy. We are truly happy that we chose Sunshine Academy. Our heartfelt thanks to Miss Sicilia and the entire team, each and every team member from front desk to the management, for their love, commitment, and genuine care for every child. This is a place where children are nurtured, respected, and inspired to grow into confident and happy individuals. read more

We are already in our 5th year with Sunshine State Academy, and all we can say is -- this is the best private school your child deserves! Our son started when he was just 2 years old, and now he is 7. Watching his growth, confidence, and academic progress has been truly amazing. Of course, like anywhere, small things can happen -- but what really matters is how the school handles them. Sunshine State Academy is always on top of everything. Communication is extremely easy, whether it's about concerns, questions, or general updates. The staff and administration are always responsive, supportive, and caring. Academically, we are beyond impressed. The school program is strong and well-structured. Our son is currently in 1st grade but academically could easily fit into 3rd grade -- that's how advanced and well-prepared he is thanks to the teachers and curriculum. What we also love is the family atmosphere. The school feels safe, welcoming, and genuinely invested in every child's success -- both academically and personally. You can see they truly care. We're very happy with our decision and grateful to be part of the Sunshine State Academy family. Highly recommended to any parents looking for a top-quality private school experience! read more

We have been with Sunshine Academy for 3 years. Our son started Pre-Kindergarten grade in Ms. Hannah's class, she is an outstanding, skilled math teacher, who gave our son a firm math base. From that time math has been his favorite subject. To say more Ms. Hanna was like a second mom to our child, helping him in every possible step, our son became an independent kid, who started doing so much stuff on his own. Ms. Hannah fully prepared him for the elementary school. Our son's kindergarten teacher was Ms. Kelly, she is an amazing teacher, who treats kids with care and love. Now our child is in first grade, in Ms. Elizabeth's class. She is a skillful teacher, who is very attentive to every child's need. We are considering ourselves incredibly lucky, that we were able to accommodate our son at a such superb school with excellent teachers and stuff, who goes beyond possible in order to provide the best education for children. The school provides children with healthy, homemade food: breakfast, lunch (it is always salad, soup and entrée) and snack. The menu changes every day! No junk food! We are HIGHLY RECOMMEND SUNSCHINE ACADEMY to other parents! read more

I am the mother of 2 children and I am so happy that I can raise my children in the beautiful state of Florida. When we moved here from New York, it felt like all the dreams came true. The best place to raise kids is in Florida in Miami/ near Miami. The kids can have it all: sun, beach, great schools, even the skating ring if anyone misses cold. It's a really sunshine state. When we had to choose the daycare for the children, we toured a lot of preschools. A lot of great preschools here as well. However, when we entered Sunshine State Academy, we knew the answer right away" we are in Sunshine State and we are going to be in Sunshine State with Sunshine state Academy!" Love it, love it, love it!!!!! Great facilities, super clean, nice food, great teachers and administration, well planned activities, personalize attention to each child's needs. From the first day the facility was opened my son was there until his graduation, last week my daughter graduated the preschool as well. This place will always hold a special place in my heart! It became our family!!!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

To start, Sunshine helped my son be admitted to Pinecrest. Choosing a provider of education for your child is usually the most stressful and challenging step. At least, it was for me, I went to so many schools and asked around about different options and searched on the net, my final decision was Sunshine State Academy. I would make sure in the beginning that I was doing the right thing. Sunshine State Academy, or Sunshine, as I would later call it, surpassed all of my expectations! They took care of my son, the way grandma would, they taught him to read, write, play soccer, songs, poems, and so much more!! Sunshine staff is like a family, they stay as long as they need and make sure every child got his attention, lesson and care!! Everything is done with so much passion that I can say without a doubt that my next child will be going to Sunshine as early as possible because I know that I would be doing the best I can for my child!! There really is nothing that compares because all others are basically babysitting services compared to Sunshine! read more

My 18 month old daughter has been going to Sunshine for almost 6 months now and I can honestly say it's been a dream come true since day one (since we all know daycares can be a huge nightmare). The staff is extremely professional and welcoming. Her teachers, Ms. Nancy, Ms. Angie and Ms. Cecelia take such good care of my baby - like she is their own. It's so nice that I can leave her there all day while and not have to worry at all. She is always so happy to be there - I drop her off and she has the biggest smile on her face and when I pick her up, she is just as happy. I really can't thank Sunshine enough for taking such good care of my baby. Last thing I want to point out is the fact that she is also LEARNING! The curriculum is enriching and funI get pictures throughout the day of all the activities she is doing (which I love) and I also really like the fact that you get a written daily report in addition to the teachers communicating with me daily in person on how the day went. Truly the best school around!!! Love you Sunshine!! read more

Sunshine State Academy is truly our favorite school. Both of my children have been part of this amazing community since they were just one year old, and they are growing up here all the way to graduation. We are so grateful for the incredible school program and the nurturing environment the school provides. It is honestly the best school we could have ever imagined for our children. The academic program is strong, and there are so many wonderful extracurricular activities that help children grow, learn, and discover their talents. The teachers are absolutely amazing and truly care about every child. We are especially thankful to Ms. Alex, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Dana, Ms. Katya, Ms. Cecilia, Ms. Lindsey, Mr. Dominic, and Mr. Gilbert for their dedication, kindness, and passion for teaching. And of course, a special thank you to the wonderful principal, Ms. Olesya, whose leadership makes this school such a special place. We feel very lucky to be part of the Sunshine State Academy family! read more

Hi Everyone. We are together with Sunshine for 3 years and absolutely happy! I want to express sincere gratitude to our teacher -Ms Vanessa!!! She is the BEST for Kindergarten! Thank you, Ms Vanessa, for the care, patience, and dedication you have shown to our daughter throughout her time in your class. Ms Vanessa's warmth and encouragement have helped our daughter feel safe, confident, and excited to learn every day. We truly appreciate the creativity and effort she puts into making the classroom a positive and inspiring place for children to grow. Thanks to Ms Vanessa, she has developed not only important skills but also wonderful memories and friendships. Ms Vanessa's influence has made a lasting difference in her early years, and for that we are sincerely thankful. We are absolutely happy that our daughter has been guided by such a talented teacher. Ms Vanessa, you are the BEST!!!!!!! Highly recommend for Kindergarten!!!!! read more

Clean, safe, family oriented and fun!!! If you want your children to be in a great environment and around people that nurture them while you are working....this is the place! The classrooms are full of surprises, the teachers are always smiling, the curriculum is outstanding and most of all the children at the end of the day come home with knowledge and wanting to go back for more! I am happy that they now have ROBOTICS as an afterschool feature, the children are eager to learn and build and code. they value the traditions and as a small school, these kids excel in many categories that words cannot compare. The staff not only imparted knowledge but also nurtured curiosity, creativity, and kindness. Their dedication to each student's growth is truly commendable. The positive impact on my son's education and character is immeasurable. Thank you for an exceptional year filled with inspiration and learning! read more

My daughter had been attending Sunshine preschool for more than four years until she started an elementary school. She loved going to Sunshine preschool! She's in third grade now and has only good memories from Sunshine. All her teachers were very nice and caring. She learned a lot too. I liked their menu a lot because it wasn't pizza and fries like in many other schools. Kids there actually eat real food such as soups, mashed potatoes, salads, fruits, etc. Another thing I like is their playground. It does NOT have wood chips, which are a choking hazard for younger kids. I don't understand why so many schools have those chips on their playgrounds for toddlers, it is not safe. Sunshine has great teachers, good food, a safe playground, and nice classrooms. My son will soon be old enough to start preschool and I'd like for him to go to Sunshine as well. I would definitely recommend. read more

Sunshine State Academy truly exceeded our expectations! From the very first day, we felt welcomed and supported. The teachers are incredibly professional, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and success. The quality of education is outstanding -- lessons are engaging, well-structured, and inspire children to learn with excitement and confidence. The staff communicates clearly and consistently, always ready to answer questions and provide guidance. We especially appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong values, and the way the school encourages creativity, discipline, and teamwork. You can truly see the passion and dedication in everything they do. Thank you for creating such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for our child. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend Sunshine State Academy to any family looking for excellence in education! read more

My son is attending Sunshine State Academy for 4 years, and in my opinion it's the best daycare and school in the area. The school is very clean, and the staff is amazing, my son loved every single teacher he had for all these years! Now he is in VPK class, his teacher, Ms. Paola is very professional, caring, and communicates with me every day to keep me informed of my son's learning progress. Every day I get the report from the school about what they were doing that day, often it comes with the photos of their daily activities or short music class videos. My son has learned a lot during this year - how to speak English, social skills, and even manners. Ms. Paola's dedication and devotion that she put in the kids is amazing, something I've never seen before in any other daycare. I'm extremely happy with the school! read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Sunshine Academy. As a first time mom, I was nervous about finding the right school for my child, but the school exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, the staff and faculty were incredibly helpful in guiding me through the process of receiving a VPK voucher and transitioning my child to kindergarten. Since my child started attending the school, I have seen such amazing progress in their academic development. It is clear that the teachers and staff are dedicated to the success of their students. One unexpected benefit of the school has been the sense of community it has provided. I have been introduced to other parents with similar age children who have later became my friends. It has been wonderful to have a support system of other parents. read more

Our two boys 6 and 3 go to Sunshine. We LOVE the school. First of all our children like to go here. Yes, there was some transition time with little one, but teachers put a good effort and now I see how relations are well established. Every staff I met in school are professionals. Ms. Jennifer is so far best teacher that my 6 y.o. son had. What could be more perfect than having my son wrote love letters to her? There is saying that "only if you love your teacher you can soak knowledge". This is all about Sunshine. Here, everyone builds friendly atmosphere and provides strong knowledge. I would like to mention these teachers as well: ms. Amanda, Ms. Luba, Ms. Irina, Ms. Larissa, Ms. Yana, Ms. Nelly. Thank you Sunshine for dedication and love and skills you give our children. read more

Sunshine State Academy is the best choice for my twin-girls. We are so proud to be in Sunshine and we are more than happy that our teachers are Ms Paola & Mr Larissa, class 4 and Ms Elizabeth & Ms Anne, class 8. They are great teachers with good, kind personality and the real helping hands in my daughter's growing and developing. Ms Elizabeth is very attentive to the details, caring, patient to explain all things. Ms Paola is very professional caring, patient and knowledgeable teacher. My girls are in VPK class, they learn something new and make progress day by day. Im so thankful to all teachers and staff for providing knowledgeable, wonderful, safe and fun environment for my girls to grow. Best regards, Angelica - Mom of Anna & Maria read more

Amazing school. Very clean, organized and full of great learning activities. Of course the first week was hard because it was my daughters first time in preschool so she cried but they were wonderful in assuring her and us. My daughter has always come out smiling and with wonderful crafts she has learned. We have really seen her language, color and number recognition advance since she has started here. My daughter and we are very happy we put her in this school to start her education. Also the food given is exceptional. Very healthy. My daughter will not eat salad at home but she does at school. Her teacher Ms. Inna is very caring and my daughter also really enjoys being in her class. I have nothing but good things to say. read more