Pre-K Programs near Sullivan's Island, SC

Preschool

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.

Pre-K

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:

Pre-K Program

Our preschool program involves children in a joyful, absorbing, and growing awareness of their world. Social skills such as creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration are enhanced encouraging growth in physical, emotional, creative, and intellectual domains.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

Our preschool program sparks curiosity and confidence through joyful, hands-on learning. Each week, our teachers design engaging lesson plans that inspire children to explore the world around them, whether through a nature project in the garden or a fun science experiment. With a child-centered approach, we support the development of key academic skills like math, science, reading, and writing, all while fostering social and emotional growth through play. Preschoolers build friendships, solve problems, and develop independence in a secure, nurturing environment.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our curriculum filled Pre-K program inspires a love of learning through hands-on exploration, art, music, and movement. Inside the classroom, children engage with letter and number games, creative projects, and basic math concepts, while outdoor activities encourage problem-solving and gross motor development. Our flexible, child-centered curriculum blends teamwork, self-expression, and academic growth, creating a dynamic environment where kids are excited to learn and grow.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Intermediates

Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Pre-K 3

In our Pre-K 3 classroom, social development is a primary focus. Children practice sharing, helping, using manners, and expressing emotions with words. Teachers guide circle time, story time, and group activities to build patience, listening, and communication skills. Alongside social growth, children are introduced to pre-academic concepts such as writing, numbers, sensory play, art, and dramatic play. These experiences help prepare them for the more structured learning ahead.

Pre-K 4

Our Pre-K 4 program emphasizes kindergarten readiness while supporting each child’s individuality. Teachers plan lessons that build pre-reading, pre-math, and self-expression skills through structured yet engaging activities. Children practice social interaction, independence, and problem-solving as they prepare for school. With a strong focus on both academics and social development, this program lays the foundation for lifelong learning. By the end of Pre-K, children are confident, capable, and ready to thrive in kindergarten.

Pre-K Program

Our preschool program involves children in a joyful, absorbing, and growing awareness of their world. Social skills such as creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration are enhanced as our children and teachers work together to design and direct projects encouraging growth in physical, emotional, creative, and intellectual domains.

Pre-K 3

In our Pre-K 3 classroom, social development is a primary focus. Children practice sharing, helping, using manners, and expressing emotions with words. Teachers guide circle time, story time, and group activities to build patience, listening, and communication skills. Alongside social growth, children are introduced to pre-academic concepts such as writing, numbers, sensory play, art, and dramatic play. These experiences help prepare them for the more structured learning ahead.

Pre-K 4

Our Pre-K 4 program emphasizes kindergarten readiness while supporting each child’s individuality. Teachers plan lessons that build pre-reading, pre-math, and self-expression skills through structured yet engaging activities. Children practice social interaction, independence, and problem-solving as they prepare for school. With a strong focus on both academics and social development, this program lays the foundation for lifelong learning. By the end of Pre-K, children are confident, capable, and ready to thrive in kindergarten.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program