Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunshine Learning Center
About the School
- Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, we have developed creative and stimulating programs that challenge and encourage your child to develop: A positive self-image; Self-control; Social skills; Appreciation for others; Making new friends.
- In addition, we include simple stories, songs, and rhymes to convey basic non-denominational Christian principles that are so important to learn at an early age.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
A Bright New Place For Discovery
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sunshine Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sunshine Learning Center located?
Sunshine Learning Center is located in the Northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other private schools located in Northeast Colorado Springs.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sunshine Learning Center is Pikes Peak Christian School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Depot Prep School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(818) 343-8122
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
3215 Woodland Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 266-0026
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
5265 N Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-7821
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
3325 Vickers Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 531-6508
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students
Christian
5055 El Camino Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(478) 272-7699
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 882 students
Sports: 11
Christian
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4330 Mark Dabling Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 302-3751
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3500 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 593-7887
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
7675 Lexington Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 592-0900
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students
Christian
5055 El Camino Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(478) 272-7699
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 882 students
Sports: 11
Christian
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4330 Mark Dabling Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 302-3751
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(818) 343-8122
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
3215 Woodland Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 266-0026
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
5265 N Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-7821
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
3325 Vickers Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 531-6508
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-6000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-6000
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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