Sunshine House of Charleston
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and supports whole-child development — blending literacy, math, science, and social studies with social-emotional and physical growth. Whether you’re looking for school readiness, socialization, or love and care for your child while you work, we’re here to support you. Schedule a tour online today!
Location Info
8180 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Offers classes for kids.
- Can provide homework assistance.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Offers transitional kindergarden (TK/VPK).
- Staff can administer medication.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Health screenings are available at this location.
Programs Offered
Infants
Toddlers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Early Preschool & Explorers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Preschool
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Pre-K
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Pre-K for 4- to 5-year-olds; inspiring a love of learning & readiness for kindergarten! The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House! Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
We offer First Steps 4K, a FREE high-quality, full-day four-year-old kindergarten to qualifying children in South Carolina! Classes are taught by licensed teachers and help prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. We’ve also been parent-trusted for more than 45 years! We’ve been providing early care and education for families across the country since 1975. We invite you to join our family! School readiness is important – and helps set your child up for a lifetime of academic success. Take advantage of this free program today. Registration is on a first-come basis. Get started today!
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Free to qualifying families
Before & After School Care
Schedules
Before Care, After Care, Drop In
Calendar
School Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
You need a safe, supervised and fun environment for your child to start and end the school day. We can help! Your child will join in arts, academic, technology and fitness experiences, with daily homework support, in our popular after school program. So while you’re at work, you can rest assured your child is safe, productive and having fun! During spring and winter breaks, teacher workdays and summer months, we offer full-day school-age programs with exciting field trips, special guests and hands-on activities.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
- Play-Based
Summer Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Summer Only
Languages Taught
English
Description
Our Legendary Summer Camp is packed with fun, exploration, and adventure—just as summer should be! Every week brings a new theme, exciting field trips, hands-on STEM activities, creative art projects, and special guest experiences. Where else can your child cool off at a water park, observe a giraffe up close, build and fly their own kite, tour a professional football stadium? Only at Legendary Summer Camp at The Sunshine House!
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- STEM
Winter Break Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Breaks
Languages Taught
English
Description
Winter Break Camp: Festive Fun All Break Long! A break from school shouldn’t mean a break from fun! Keep your child engaged with festive winter fun, seasonal STEM activities, and hands-on projects! Themed activities include snowman building, marshmallow catapult challenge, winter-themed STEM activities, and more!
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- STEM
Spring Break Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Breaks
Languages Taught
English
Description
Looking for a fun and educational spring break experience? Legendary Spring Break Camp offers a sneak peek into our Legendary Summer Camp—with thrilling field trips, STEM activities, and creative projects! Unforgettable field trips, creative hands-on activities, affordable rates include meals, snacks, and activities. Spaces fill up fast— register early!
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- STEM
Licensing
Sunshine House of Charleston is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
628
Capacity
114
Issued
11/25
Parent Reviews
My daughters love the Sunshine House! My youngest comes home excited to tell me about her day and the fun she had with Ms. Kanaya and Ms. Colby. The center director, Ms. Juliet, is always professional and ensures the children, parents, and staff are well cared for. The environment is very welcoming, staff keeps parents informed on what's going on throughout the day, and the kids learn a lot while in care. I highly recommend the Sunshine House to any parent, you won't be disappointed with this location!
Me and my boys have been with the Sunshine House family coming up on a year. Now and since then my boys love going there everyday, the teachers and directors are really understanding and will help in any way they can to make sure kids are up to speed learning something new everyday, and since switching daycares, I knew I picked the right one by coming to the Sunshine House my boys love their teachers.
We love the Sunshine House on Dorchester Rd. We have been there for 2 years now. The facilities are always clean, and the teachers are always friendly. They make us feel like family.
via SunshineHouse.comThe new app they have gives you real time pictures and videos and updates, and it’s AMAZING! While I’m working, I can get updates and see what they’re doing.
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