While it may look like play it is our philosophy that experimentation, exploration, and questioning are the natural mode of learning for young children. In play the mind is always busy! Little Sunshine House CDC at 1814 E 7th (7th and Rose since 2007) in Long Beach serves families with children age two years to Kindergarten. The Vision of Little Sunshine House Reggio Inspired Preschools is to create a unique and special community that inspires and engages children, families and educators as they grow and develop.
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To provide a balance of, social, emotional, intellectual and physical stimulation that is essential for the development of the whole child. In our program we support and enrich individual development. To Support Children Socially and Emotionally by being responsive to the individual child while encouraging self-care and independence.
At Little Sunshine House we hold parent meetings and throughout the year host parenting groups that may meet to discuss a topic such as setting limits, discipline, toilet learning. We welcome your suggestions on topics throughout the year. Childcare is provided for a $6 fee. Children enjoy spending extra time with one of are staff and participating in the children's activities.
Little Sunshine House staff draws inspiration from the Reggio approach, as well as, from current research. It is our desire to provide a balance of intellectual stimulation, emotional support and physical nurturance for your child. From a desire to provide a high-quality pre-school experience, Gerry Evans and Nina Betonte opened, Little Sunshine House CDC at 1814 E 7th Street, in 2007.
Other Fees: Infant Annual Material Fee $50, Toddler Annual Art and Music Fee of $100 due in September. Our infant and toddler programs rely on low caregiver to child ratios to maintain quality, nurturing interactions. The caregivers are trained in PITC along with RIE practices (Resources for Infant Educarers).
All Infants and Toddlers will have a Primary Caregiver. The primary-caregiver system ensures that every child has a "special" person and that each parent has a primary contact. Primary educators are a best practice according to the National Association of Education for Young Children along with research from West Ed and PITC.
Reviews (2)
Mark Boryta
Jul 06, 2019
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Not sure what "Mel" was talking about, but the play area is mostly shaded, and when I see the pictures of the kids, they're not smiling for the camera because they look so intent, so focused on what they're doing! My child attended and grew so much from their rich environment and philosophy - I couldn't be happier, nor could my son! He was always eager to attend.
Not to foster competition but reviews on Yelp are much more in line with the program, since there are so many.
Not to foster competition but reviews on Yelp are much more in line with the program, since there are so many.
Mel Chandler Galtar
Aug 11, 2016
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I showed up once unexpectedly and a man that worked there was yelling at one of the kids. Another time they had all the kids standing out in the sun sweating making them wait to go inside or get water. Our child is normally very happy, but while there they were miserable. All the pictures they're in there is no smiles. After all this happened we took our child out immediately and put them somewhere else.
