Implementation Sites
Milwaukie & Oregon City
At Sunshine Early Learning Centers, we are dedicated to offering a learning environment where every child can thrive. We use a strength-based, family-centered approach to care and education, focused on developmentally appropriate, play-based learning. Our programs are designed to be diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive, with professional development for our staff and supportive community services available across the board.
We are proud to offer free early learning programs through Early Head Start and Preschool Promise at both our Milwaukie and Oregon City locations. These programs are open to all families, supported by funding through ERDC, scholarships, and parent pay options. We aim to provide an inclusive program model that meets the needs of every family while creating a welcoming classroom environment for all children. We are currently enrolling Preschool Promise (Milwaukie) for 3-5 year-olds, Sunshine on 21st for infants through school-age children, and Oregon City for 2-year-olds through school-age children.
Our Sunshine Shines Bright Family Advocacy program helps break down barriers to learning by offering a variety of essential services, including parent education, dental screenings, assistance with housing, clothing, and food needs, safety materials, and referrals to community resources. By offering these supports and collaborating with Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), we’ve created inclusive classrooms that support children of all abilities. Our goal is to ensure that all children can learn alongside their peers and succeed in Kindergarten.
Sunshine is proud to share that over the last two years, we’ve reduced suspensions and expulsions to zero by partnering with EI/ECSE to create inclusive policies and procedures. These include using indicators like BIRS (Behavioral Incident Report System) and data collection to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed. Together, we are creating a bright future for every child in our care!