Sunshine House of Fort Collins at West Lake Street
Open today 7:30 AM - 5:30 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
1080 W Lake St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
| Monday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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
Colorado Universal Preschool
Schedules
Part Time
Calendar
School Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Colorado Universal Preschool Program prepares your child for kindergarten – at no cost to you! Want to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten? Enroll in Colorado Universal Preschool, a state-funded program providing up to 15 hours of FREE preschool each week. 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! Before- and after-school care is available for families needing additional support. Contact us to check availability and get started!
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Free to qualifying families
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
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.
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 Fort Collins at West Lake Street is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
1743925
Capacity
318
Parent Reviews
We've had our daughter at Sunshine House since she was 13 weeks old and have consistently received wonderful care from the staff. Miss Melissa (now the Assistant Director) was the lead teacher in the nursery and truly set an amazing foundation for our daughter. Our daughter is currently in the Explorers classroom with Miss Emery. There are not enough kinds words in the world to describe her! She is funny, playful, thoughtful, kind, and attentive. Truly, Emery has had the most profound impact on our daughter's development. Our daughter truly loves hers & feels so confident and safe in her care. We've seen her personality just blossom with Emery's attention and nurturance & are so grateful. Send your child here if you want your child to be loved by their care team!
The Sunshine House staff and teachers on Lake Street are kind, caring, and patient. Our daughter enjoys her time there and we receive many updates and photos of her learning and play activities throughout the day. She has been there since she was 8 months old and transitioned recently to the toddler room where she continues to thrive under such gentle care and instruction from her amazing teachers. She has a blast every day with her friends but also participates in many structured activities and even learned to sign before she could speak. We will be enrolling our next kiddo there without hesitation. Emily and Melissa are wonderful and always greet us with stories of June's day.
Sunshine House has been such an amazing find for our family. Our 4 year old son Myles absolutely loves it there. He looks forward to Monday morning every weekend so he can get back to school and play with his friends, and have fun while learning about with all of the fantastic teachers there. The teachers, management, and even Mr. Mike are all so friendly, welcoming, and kind, making Sunshine House a second home for our family. This has been such a positive and fun experience for Myles, Sunshine House has been an awesome experience for Myles and our family.
Our baby has been here since she was 4 months old and is now in the toddler room. From our first day we have had nothing but great interactions with the staff! All of her teachers have been so helpful and keep us informed of activities all day. Our baby has benefitted so much from being enrolled in this daycare and has shown amazing growth. Emily and Melissa are incredibly easy to talk to and so accommodating day in and out with anything we need. I would highly recommend Sunshine House to any friends, family, or even a stranger who is looking for care for their child.
Last summer, our girls, ages 8 and 5, had never been in daycare, let alone an almost all-day camp. The staff made them feel safe, welcomed, and free to be themselves. Ms. Leah, who helped lead the elementary summer program, was especially wonderful with them. Thank you all for pouring into these kids and creating a space where they can feel safe, get creative, and have fun all at once.
