Understanding Sonshine Preschool Tuition Costs and Enrollment

Sonshine Preschool provides a Christian environment where young children can develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, and mentally. This article provides an overview of Sonshine Preschool, its philosophy, curriculum, tuition costs, and enrollment procedures, drawing upon information relevant to the 2026/2027 school year and general practices.

About Sonshine Preschool

Sonshine Preschool is a weekday ministry of a church, offering classes for children aged two through five years old. The program operates from September through May, with hours from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and generally aligns with the local school system calendar. With over 40 years of service to the community, Sonshine Preschool is committed to providing a rich environment with a wide range of stimulating activities which nurture the child spiritually, cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally.

Philosophy and Curriculum

Sonshine Preschool believes children are a gift of God, created in His image, and they grow in knowledge and stature. Recognizing the preschool years as a critical time for development, the school is committed to providing a rich environment with a wide range of stimulating activities which nurture the child spiritually, cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally. The school emphasizes active hands-on and play-based learning. Play is a child’s work and is how a child learns best about his/her world.

All methods and curriculum are taught using developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). The learning environment allows children to feel a sense of wonder and curiosity. Methods such as exploration, manipulation of objects, physical play, and dramatic play are the primary ways of reaching educational goals.

The curriculum incorporates various elements:

Spiritual: Introduction to God the Father, Jesus (God’s Son), and the Holy Spirit through Bible stories, prayer, and practical application of the Bible.
Emotional: Helping children feel loved, secure, and valuable.
Physical: Encouraging development of large and small muscle coordination using age-appropriate equipment and activities that are safe and fun.
WEE Learn Curriculum: A weekly thematic guide with Bible verses and Bible stories.
Letterland: An introductory phonics program that uses stories and music (incorporated in the 3’s, 4’s and TK classes).
Handwriting without Tears: A program used in the 4’s and TK classes to teach letter order and style through a developmentally appropriate, multisensory approach.
Daily Centers: Including art, manipulatives, drama/dress-up, science/sensory, writing, home-living, reading, and blocks.
Daily Circle Time
Outdoor Play
Cooking
Specials
Chapel: Weekly attendance in the Main Sanctuary.

Enrollment for 2026/2027

The school welcomes students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school, adhering to a non-discriminatory policy.

Enrollment Process

Registration: To enroll a child, parents can register online or print out and complete the registration form and submit it along with a non-refundable registration/supply fee. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to current and former families.
Tuition Deposit: The first month’s tuition is due to reserve the child’s spot in class for the fall. This payment is non-refundable. If registering after this date, the first month's tuition is due right after registering.
Waitlist: If your family has never been a part of Sonshine Preschool, you will need to join the wait list as your first step to becoming a part of the Sonshine family. There is a fee per family to join the waitlist.

Key Dates

Registration typically begins in February.
The first month’s tuition is due June 1 to reserve your child’s spot in class for the fall.

Tuition Rates and Fees

Tuition is based on the total annual cost of the program and divided into equal payments. These payments are due a month in advance, with the first payment due May 1. In addition to tuition, Sonshine Preschool requires an annual Art Supply Fee and a non-refundable registration fee per child due at the time of registration.

Payment Options

Sonshine School offers three payment options.

Cash or Check: Remember to write the student's name on the envelope and/or memo line of the check.
PayPal: A PayPal account is required. Be sure to include the student's name in the notes.

Please note that there is a site fee added to every transaction. This is the fee for online payment convenience.

Tuition Schedule Examples:

Mon/Wed/Fri Sessions: \$100.00
Tue/Thurs Sessions: \$70.00

There will be no tuition discount because of individual illness or family vacation. Bonus: If you have two children attending Sonshine at the same time you can take ½ off tuition price of the lesser amount.

Important Policies and Procedures

Several key policies and procedures are in place to ensure a smooth and enriching experience for all children and families:

Admission: Admission is open to all children in the community, provided they are at least 2 years of age and toilet-trained.
Student Information Forms: These forms must be completed, signed, and returned.
Medical Forms: These forms MUST be completely filled out & turned in before the start of school.
School Supply List: Parents are asked to provide the items listed on the School Supply List, preferably the requested name brands.

Statements for tax purposes: can be downloaded & printed by logging into your Smart Tuition account. Faith Community Church/Sonshine Preschool is not responsible for tax statements. Please retain any/all records and receipts.

Preschool Program ends at 12:00 noon.

Scholarship Program

Sonshine Preschool provides scholarships depending upon the funding they have available. Scholarships are considered good for the entire year, unless funding is not available.

Scholarship Information

Any family may apply for a scholarship.
A scholarship may be applied for at any time of the year. However, they are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
There are no full scholarships. The maximum amount awarded to a family is 50% of tuition.
Sonshine Preschool’s Executive board is responsible for making the decision as to who will be granted a scholarship and for what amount. (Chairperson, Treasurer & Secretary)
Information reported on the application is strictly confidential.
Any false information given on your application can and will result in termination of scholarship.
All documentation must be attached to the application in order to be considered. The Board will NOT look at or discuss your application without attached documentation.
Sonshine Preschool does not discriminate based on gender, race, color or ethinic background.
Scholarships are made possible through donations and grants. We consider all donations the Lord’s blessings, and welcome anyone who is called to contribute to our Scholarship Program to do so at any time. Donations are tax deductible.

If funding is a challenge for Sonshine Preschool, you may be asked to reapply at semester.(Semesters: September-December & January-May) You will know upon being awarded the scholarship if you will need to reapply.

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