My Son is graduating in a couple weeks from Sunshine and we are so sad. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will miss Sunshine. Miss Portia and Miss Katie are nothing short of amazing!! Some people are just born to be teachers and they both are. I don't know how they do it. You can actually feel the love they have for each individual child that comes through the doors. My son loves them and tells me he wants to stay at Sunshine and doesn't want to go to kindergarten. I found Sunshine through Google. We came and sat in a class and were blown away. My son took to it like a fish to water and signed him up right there on the spot. I wanted a Co-op preschool. Not just because you can't beat the price, but also I wanted to be able to work in the classroom and see my child grow and flourish. I also loved that Sunshine is like a little community. Every parent there wants the same thing and works together to make sure the children get the most out of their experience. I can honestly say that I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime. Another reason we were sold on Sunshine is the amount of supervision the children get. Not only is there a teacher but also four parents working at all times to help. I know some other preschools that only had one teacher and have heard the horror stories. I always felt like my son was safe when I dropped him off at school and to me that was priceless! We can't wait to come back to Sunshine with our youngest, we would never go anywhere else. Here is their Facebook page so you can see how awesome it is for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Cooperative-Preschool/158238130866862 read more

Sunshine Cooperative Preschool - At Sunshine Cooperative Preschool we grow loving hearts and inquisitive minds - Elementary Schools Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This school and the wonderful, loving teachers have been the best intro to school (for me and my daughter!) that I ever could have imagined. My daughter loves school and Miss Crystal so much, and so do I...being able to actively participate in her first years of school has really put my mind at ease! Crystal truly loves these kiddos like her own, and is so patient with them, and from our very first day here, I've felt nothing but 100% trust and peace of mind when my daughter is at school. We still have the rest of this year and next year here before we have to move on to elementary school, and I'm already feeling anxious about leaving Sunshine, Crystal, and Portia! We couldn't be happier! read more

So excited to be coming back to Sunshine Preschool with baby #3!! Sunshine preschool and Mrs Porsha make our heart so happy . Best little preschool ever ! read more

Our daughter just graduated preschool today from Sunshine. She had such a magical experience at Sunshine as did so many of the others kids there. The teachers Mrs. Portia and Mrs, Katy are genuinely caring and intelligent people. They are always enthusiastic, positive and loving with the children. Our daughter would run up to the teachers every day for hugs. She talks about how much she loves her teachers and how nice they are to her. The teachers work very hard to provide very positive environment and put a lot of work into creating fun lessons for the children. I would highly recommend this school for anyone interested in a co-op school...yeah, that means that the parents have to participate in the classroom occassionally. Most days, one or two of the teachers are there along with two or three parents helping guide the class so there is plenty of supervision. Thank you Sunshine for making our daughters first school based experience such a positive one. We will miss you! read more

I actually found Sunshine Coop Preschool a few years ago through Yelp. After reading all the positive reviews and meeting with Portia, I enrolled my daughter and it has been a great experience overall. Portia, Crystal, Laura, & Molly are all amazing...they are the most experienced and caring preschool teachers. I love the fact that there is a specific focus on the children always having a kind heart towards everyone. Also, the use of only organic food and products at the school is great as well. In my opinion, the best preschool in the area by far. read more

I found Sunshine while searching for preschools in Orange County. I had no idea what a Cooperative Preschool was at the time of my search. We met with Portia and Katie in the summer and they went over what a co-op was and answered all of our questions. I was thrilled to be involved in my son's preschool experience. Each month there is a theme and the teachers are organized in such a way that the theme of the month is included in all activities during the day. The teachers put a lot of time and effort into the play/learning activities, they also show a lot of love for each individual child. I feel so lucky to have found Sunshine! Portia and Katie truly care for the kiddos and the school :) read more

This school has been the most rewarding fulfilling childhood experience for my daughter who will be graduating after two years here. The atmosphere is so warm and caring with the working parents all being so involved with each other's kids, you become a family. I love knowing the routine my daughter has during the day and how much fun it is for her. Both Katie in 2 day and Miss Portia in 3 day were meant to do what they do, they are so loving and talented with patience in teaching and encouraging our little ones. Every morning each student is greeted with a hug and engaged with questions to welcome them. My daughter does not like to separate from us, but every day she has school, she can not wait to go and see her friends and teacher, and even begs to go when she is sick! I am truly grateful to have been a part of this group, and only wish this program could extend into kindergarten and elementary. read more

There are so many wonderful things to say about Sunshine! I don't even know where to begin. First, It's a Co-op so it's not just a school for your children but I think it's also a school for us parents. Parenting is not an easy job and having that interaction with other parents and their kids while seeing how the "pro's" do it (Mrs Portia and Mrs Katie) is so beneficial. Second, The teachers are great! The kids learn and play at the same time most of the day. There is also structured time for crafts, circle time, snack, and other activities such as music, science and a story. I'm no teacher, but you can tell that the teachers really know what they are doing! They are so tricky! I'm pretty sure the kids don't even realize that they aren't just playing, but learning most of the time! My 3rd child is graduating Sunshine in a couple weeks and my youngest is going to be starting in September. I am very excited to be starting my 3rd year at Sunshine :) read more

It was fate the brought me to Sunshine. Sunshine has been an integral part of my sensitive child's success in school and the world. The teachers here are amazing. They are fun, loving, nurturing and creative. The experience of being at school with your child is priceless. A strong bond is formed with your child, the teachers, the students and the other parents. We are now attending with my second child, this is our third year at Sunshine and I am already sad the next year will be our last. Sunshine, the teachers and the Sunshine families will be with us forever. read more

My son is graduating this year and I have nothing but good things to say about this school. The teachers are top notch! Ms. Portia and Ms. Katie are so loving and attentive to all the kids. They greet every child with a hug when they come in and you can truly feel the love they have for each child. There are many different teaching philosophies and Sunshine feels like a great balance. Not only are they being prepared to be academically ready for kindergarten, they are also teaching the children how to treat others well by being a friend. I love Sunshine Cooperative Preschool so much! read more