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Sunshine Playschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

5151 Argyle Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803

Visit website ↗(510) 307-4365Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
7/23/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Sunshine Playschool is a play-based preschool in El Sobrante, CA serving children 24 months to 72 months. The program emphasizes outdoor exploration, messy play, social-emotional development, and peaceable problem solving in a loving and diverse setting.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum model which emphasizes social-emotional development and peaceable problem solving. Prioritizes outdoor exploration, messy play, and the joy of childhood. Respects that every child has their own personality and learning style.
Ages served
24 months - 72 months
Hours
8:00am to 5:30pm
Outdoor
Amazing outdoor space with play structure, doll house, sand box, dirt/mud box. School garden with bunnies and tortoise. Outdoor exploration emphasized.

Programs

  • •Part-time available
  • •Pre-K program
  • •Music class on Mondays
  • •Gymnastics on Wednesdays (paid)
  • •Monthly field trips
  • •Year-round
  • •Potty training support
  • •Special needs support

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based curriculum with focus on social-emotional development
  • ✓Experienced and warm teachers with superhuman patience
  • ✓No licensing violations on record since opening
  • ✓Strong outdoor space and nature-based learning

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-student ratio, Meals and snacks, Daily schedule, Classroom activities, Parent involvement requirements. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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