Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunshine Child Development Center
About the School
- Sunshine Child Development Center in North Kingstown, RI, serves 60 students through a nonsectarian early childhood program with preschool as the highest grade offered.
- Founded in 1989, this urban large town program enrolls children primarily in early childhood and day care services.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 60:1, with one teacher on staff for its total enrollment.
- Approximately 16.7% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting part of the center's urban community diversity.
- Sunshine Child Development Center maintains membership with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
With a little sunshine, children grow, learn, explore, discover and have fun!
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Sunshine Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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