Sunshine Starts

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by Sunshine Starts and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes Sunshine Starts’s capacity as “22 Infants, 44 Toddlers, 32 Preschoolers and 39 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Infant places

22

Toddler places

44

Preschool places

32

School-age places

39

Program opened

August 28, 2015

Registration through

August 27, 2029

School district

Yorktown

OCFS region

Yonkers Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star13
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star2

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Our son has been at Sunshine Starts for about a year and a half. He started at five months old and attends three days a week. Our experience has been nothing short of incredible. We cannot recommend this place enough for any parent looking for a safe, loving, fun and educational experience for their young kid. The center has been accommodating and flexible to our changing needs. The teachers and staff have listened to our concerns and also taught us so much. Any minor issues have been handled swiftly and professionally - this place operates like a well-oiled machine from our perspective. I would love to name drop all of the amazing teachers and staff but the list includes essentially all front desk, infant teachers, toddler teachers, floaters, admin, etc. It's so clear they love kids and we cannot thank them enough.

  Russell KlineJan 30, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My daughter just started at Sunshine Starts about 2 weeks ago (18 months old). We came from a different daycare in the area. All I have to say is wow what a difference I see in my daughter. At the old daycare we were at, she never wanted to go into the classroom at drop off, and when I would pick her up she would be laying in a tunnel by herself, bored. She was cranky when she came home every single day. Now at Sunshine starts, my daughter runs into class smiling, and is engaged more than I could ever imagine. Engagement was always an issue for her at the old school. She is ALWAYS happy now and comes home in the best mood with the biggest smile on her face. Even in the pictures posted daily, she is smiling and laughing. I feel like I have my baby back. This was the best decision we have made and I wish we switched daycares sooner. Jessica and Letitia are great and my daughter has become attached to them already in such a short time.

  Alexandra PolleraJan 22, 2024
• ★★★★★

  I have three kids and we had experience from different daycares. Sunshine starts is the best daycare we have ever had. The administration personals are very professional, not to mention the teachers are very loving and helpful! It doesn’t make you feel like they’re just a private childcare service, but as if they are family. They taught him so many different things, from little bugs life cycles, letters, and phonics to celebration of different holidays, crafting and manners! I am truly amazed to see how far he’s come and the vast knowledge he has gained just from learning at this daycare. Everyday my son begged me to let him stay longer inside the daycare when I picked him up. I knew he must have so much fun inside! His little heart is also filled with the love from his teachers. I am so grateful to have found Sunshine Starts for him. Therefore, I strongly recommend this place for anyone who’s interested.

  Ella ZhenJun 22, 2023
• ★★★★★

  In the 10+ months since enrolling, my toddler has flourished here…She absolutely adores her teachers (so do we). The director and staff have been very welcoming and accommodating. You can tell they care about what they do. The process for entering the facility feels safe and secure. Haven’t had any issues since we started. Thanks for all you do!

  VeeMay 2, 2023
• ★★★★★

  The staff and management are simply wonderful. So kind!!!! A beautiful place!!

  Patricia M CavanaughMay 1, 2023
• ★★★★★

  All about the money. It seemed like a great facility. Enrolled my child for an after care program. Paid the registration fee and first month tuition deposit. I was told my child was unenrolled because they needed his spot for a full day toddler. I guess it’s all about the money at this place. After my experience with this daycare, I would not recommend this facility to anyone.

  Nennette ZerafaApr 25, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.