Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Christian-Based Preschool in Central Square, NY
Sunny Days Nursery School was founded in 1983 by Caughdenoy Faith & Family Church to provide a Christian-based educational program for young children. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children develop socially, spiritually, physically, and academically in preparation for kindergarten. With a team of experienced educators averaging over 15 years of experience, we combine structured learning with play-based exploration to foster creativity and confidence. Our curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social skills through hands-on activities, songs, and collaborative projects.Parents consistently praise our warm, welcoming atmosphere and the strong relationships between staff, students, and families. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individualized attention and prioritize community involvement through volunteer opportunities and family events. Located in Central Square, NY, we serve families seeking a faith-centered foundation for early childhood education.
Services
Preschool Programs
Christian Education
Kindergarten Preparation
Parent Involvement
Community Support
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer a Christian-based curriculum with 40+ years of community experience
- Our staff includes educators with 15-20+ years of early childhood expertise
- We focus on holistic development: social, spiritual, physical, and academic growth
- Parents praise our warm, welcoming environment and strong family engagement
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and relationship-building
What people say
Loving environment
Prepared for kindergarten
Experienced teachers
Welcoming atmosphere
Creative learning activities
Services
Preschool Programs
Our preschool programs serve 3- and 4-year-olds with morning and afternoon classes five days a week. Children develop foundational skills through structured lessons, play-based learning, and creative projects. The curriculum balances academic preparation with social-emotional growth in a Christian environment.
Christian Education
We integrate Christian values into daily activities through stories, songs, and character development. Our program emphasizes kindness, compassion, and spiritual growth alongside academic instruction. Weekly church activities and seasonal events reinforce faith-based teachings in age-appropriate ways.
Kindergarten Preparation
Our curriculum specifically prepares children for kindergarten success through literacy, numeracy, and social skills development. Teachers use hands-on activities and collaborative play to build confidence in academic and interpersonal settings. Parents report strong transitions to elementary school programs.
Parent Involvement
We encourage family participation through volunteer opportunities, classroom visits, and community events. Parents receive regular updates about their child's progress and can contribute to program improvements. Our staff maintains open communication with families to support each child's development.
Community Support
As part of Caughdenoy Faith & Family Church, we offer donation programs, toy sales, and recycling initiatives. Community members can support our mission through material donations, financial contributions, or participation in fundraising events throughout the year.
People
Michelle Epstein
Director
Director with 20+ years of childcare experience and 5 years at Sunny Days. Leads with community-focused philosophy, fostering positive environments for child development. Former parent of a student.
Mrs. Benson
Teacher
18-year teaching veteran at Sunny Days with dance education experience. Combines creative expression with academic instruction. Active church member and local resident.
Mrs. Gould
Teacher
3-year staff member with 14 years of preschool teaching experience. Uses hands-on projects to engage mixed-age classrooms. Mother of an 8-year-old daughter.
Mrs. Sanford
Teacher
2-year teacher with prior children's gymnastics program experience. Incorporates movement and cooperative games into daily learning activities. Parent of three children enrolled at Sunny Days.
Mrs. Bellinger
Aide
Classroom aide with two grown children who attended Sunny Days. Focuses on student confidence-building and relationship development through daily interactions.
Questions
What age requirements do you have for enrollment?
Children must be 3 or 4 years old by December 1 for their respective program.
Is potty training required before starting classes?
Yes, all children must be fully potty trained before beginning their classroom program.
What are your class schedule options?
We offer 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day weekly options with morning or afternoon sessions available.
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
Our curriculum focuses on social skills, academic fundamentals, and confidence-building through structured play and collaborative learning activities.
What payment methods do you accept for tuition?
Tuition payments must be made by cash or check, though we accept Venmo donations for special programs.
How can community members support Sunny Days?
Support options include donating classroom items, contributing to annual toy sales, or participating in monthly bottle drives.
