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Sunshine Nursery School

19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, MA 024765.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
59
year first licensed
1990
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About Sunshine Nursery School

Sunshine Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since February 5, 1990, for up to 59 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years 6 months to five years old, plus children taking an extra year before kindergarten
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (781) 646-1630 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “half-day school day; 7:45am early drop-off; extended day until 4pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years 6 months to five years old, plus children taking an extra year before kindergarten
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentYoga, Physical Education, Nature, Creative Movement, Drama and more
StaffHighly qualified teachers, all former Sunshine parents
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sunshine Nursery School

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#P-169618
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Sunshine Nursery School

Is Sunshine Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 5, 1990.

Does Sunshine Nursery School have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Sunshine Nursery School care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Sunshine Nursery School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (781) 646-1630 to confirm.

How much does Sunshine Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (781) 646-1630 to ask.

What is Sunshine Nursery School's phone number?

(781) 646-1630.

Where is Sunshine Nursery School?

19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, MA 02476. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabeth's Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).