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The Sonshine School

550 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla, FL 327845.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
255
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2010

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About

About The Sonshine School

The Sonshine School is a licensed child care center in Umatilla, Florida. The state has licensed it since June 14, 2010, for up to 255 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
255 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity255 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sonshine School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Lake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$168
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Sonshine School

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation 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
Licensed
Capacity
255 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#C05LA0131
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

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

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Sonshine School

Is The Sonshine School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 14, 2010.

Does The Sonshine School have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation 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 The Sonshine School care for?

255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Sonshine School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Sonshine School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 669-3216 to ask.

What is The Sonshine School's phone number?

(352) 669-3216.

Where is The Sonshine School?

550 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla, FL 32784. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Darlings Children Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).