Sunshine House of West Columbia
Closed today Next open Mon 7:00 AM
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
2882 Emanuel Church Rd
West Columbia, SC 29170
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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.
- Staff can administer medication.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Health screenings are available at this location.
- Outdoor play space is available.
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
Before and 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 West Columbia is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
8827
Capacity
118
Issued
01/26
Parent Reviews
We are so happy with the center and staff at Sunshine House West Columbia. Mrs. AJ and her team are wonderful with our infant son; they communicate effectively via the app and at the center, and we love getting photos during the day. There is so much info about his week and schedule available on the classroom bulletin board - we like practicing the Spanish word and ASL sign for the week with our son. After being referred here from another parent, we couldn't imagine being anywhere else. I would highly recommend AJ, Ms. E and their team.
We are beyond grateful for the incredible care our son has received at the Sunshine House since we started bringing him when he was barely three months old. As first-time parents, we were nervous about leaving him in someone else's care, but from day one, the staff made us feel completely at ease. The warm, nurturing environment has allowed our son to thrive, and we've seen such remarkable growth in him. At just six months old, he has already formed strong bonds with the caregivers, and it's evident that they genuinely care about his well-being. The staff is attentive, loving, and always goes above and beyond to ensure that each child feels safe and happy. We appreciate how they take the time to provide individualized care, making sure he is engaged with age-appropriate activities and receiving the attention he needs. Communication has been fantastic, with daily updates that let us know how he's doing, what he's learning, and even how he's interacting with the other little ones. It really helps us feel connected to his day, and we love seeing how excited he is when we pick him up. We can't recommend the Sunshine House enough. They've created such a wonderful space for our son to grow, learn, and feel loved. Thank you for providing such exceptional care!
It is a very clean place. The atmosphere and people are amazing here. Mrs. AJ and Mrs. E are amazing, they really care about you and whatever you have going on.
This is a 5 star center and has been for years! This is coming from a former employee and current parent of a child who attends the center. I have known and loved both Mrs. Alexis (Center Director) and Ms. E (Assistant Director) for over 7 years. They have always treated me, their staff and families like their own and it is such a joy to be greeted by them both every morning and afternoon! When I needed a center for my child to attend during a transitional period in our lives, this is the first center I turned to and I am so grateful for them everyday! My son is thriving more than ever and the teachers and staff are some of the sweetest and most caring people I have ever met. Not to mention the proximity to where we live. It's such a blessing to be so close to the center so that I am in reach of my child at any time. I wouldn't place my child anywhere else. 4/22/2025--Just giving an updated review! This location of the Sunshine House is still my son's favorite place to be! Mrs. Alexis and Ms. E have made such a lasting positive impact on me and my family! I am constantly recommending this center to other families! We are so excited to see the awesome things they do this summer!
My son has loved it here for the past two years! Mrs. AJ and Mrs. E do a great job running everything and he has always had caring teachers and consistency. After a short stint at another daycare we felt really uncomfortable with, I am so glad we landed at Sunshine House!
My son has been going here for over a year he absolutely loves being there we are always greeted by miss Evelynn every morning and is so sweet I will definitely recommend this daycare to my friends and family
I would like to say that the management here is amazing and the staff. All the children are amazing and working with them is a blessing. All the workers here work very hard to educate them in all different ages and groups.
Awesome daycare! The staff treated my children like their own. I love Skylar being in the infant room, she made sure everything went smoothly and made sure she sent me plenty of updates. This daycare is very clean and well kept. If you want a daycare that treats you and your children like family this is the daycare to go to. I love that they keep the parents involved in everything and the director and assistant Directors, Mrs. AJ & Mrs. E are great at making sure the daycare runs smoothly and in order.
I’ve been taking my daughter to this location since she was 6 months old. She will be 3 this month! The staff has been a pleasure and my daughter loves them all! From teaching her sign language in the infant room to practicing her alphabets now, we’ve been very pleased.
via SunshineHouse.comAs a parent, it's very hard to find a place that you can trust to care for your child. So when you do find a place and they're like family - it speaks volumes. They foster an environment of learning, fun and security. I don't think I could leave my daughter under anyone else's care and supervision.
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