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Sonshine Preschool

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

355 D Street, Fillmore, CA 93015

Visit website ↗(805) 223-0133Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 10/17/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Sonshine Preschool has served the Fillmore community for over 50 years with Christian faith-based education. The school offers play-based learning with programs for ages 2-4 in preschool, lunch bunch, and extended learning formats.

Philosophy
Children are a gift of God created in His image. The preschool provides a rich environment with stimulating activities nurturing spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development. Child-led, hands-on, and play-based learning using developmentally appropriate practices are primary methods. Each child is celebrated as a unique individual growing according to God-given developmental timeline.
Ages served
2-4 year olds
Hours
Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Preschool 8:30 AM-12:00 PM; Lunch Bunch 8:30 AM-1:00 PM; Extended Learning Program 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Outdoor
Newly created Nature and Science Center for exploration and investigation
Meals
Morning snack provided before preschool hours; parents must provide lunch for students staying past 12:00 noon; afternoon snack provided after nap
Religious
Christian faith-based; Bible stories, prayer, verse memorization, praise songs, and chapel integrated into curriculum

Programs

  • •Preschool (8:30 AM-12:00 PM)
  • •Lunch Bunch (8:30 AM-1:00 PM)
  • •Extended Learning Program (8:30 AM-5:00 PM)

Highlights

  • ✓Over 50 years serving the community
  • ✓Play-based curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices
  • ✓Christian faith-based education incorporating Bible learning and spiritual development
  • ✓Qualified, experienced staff

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