Diki Sunshine Childcare Center Programs

Infant(Ages: 3-12 months)

Our Infant Program lays a strong foundation for growth by nurturing each child’s unique development through bonds, sensory exploration, and playful learning in a safe environment. With a focus on key developmental areas, infants engage in activities that promote fine motor skills—like clapping to music, picking up finger foods, and grasping toys, which help build hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Language skills are encouraged through sound processing, sign language, and expression, reducing frustration and enhancing early communication. Movement and mobility grow as infants progress from cruising to taking first steps, strengthening their bodies from head to toe. Social and emotional skills are fostered through positive interactions, building trust and laying the groundwork for healthy relationships. Finally, cognitive skills develop as infants explore concepts like object permanence and early problem-solving through play.

  • Ratios are 1:4

  • Parents/Guardians are responsible for providing all meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) as well as feeding bottles.

  • Sensory-based monthly themes introduced during Circle Time

  • Therapeutic music sessions

  • Relaxing, nurturing feeding time

Pre-Toddler(Ages: 12-24 months)

Our toddler curriculum builds autonomy through the exploration of math, science, problem-solving, vocabulary and the arts. Teachers watch for a child’s social and emotional cues to advance their development and communication. The toddler classrooms feature center-based learning created to build upon the skills each child acquires, at the various ages of development. Learning areas are filled with fun and age-appropriate puzzles, manipulative, games and toys. 

  • Ratios are 1:5

  • Parents/Guardians are responsible for providing all meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) as well as feeding bottles.

  • Monthly themes with developmentally appropriate activities and routines

  • Engaging play with push-pull toys, stacking cones, large beads, and sensory experiences like water and sand play

  • Therapeutic music sessions

  • Pre-preschool readiness to support a smooth transition at age 2

Toddlers (Ages: 2 yr-3 yr)

Our junior preschool programs follow the Creative Curriculum, crafted to inspire creativity through age-appropriate arts. We nurture self-confidence by supporting each child’s curiosity with activities that enhance fine and gross motor skills while fostering social-emotional growth. Through language practice, children build self-expression and gradually gain independence as they explore the engaging world inside the classroom. We promote learning through play, empowering each child to make choices and grow in their independence.

  • Ratios are 1:6

  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are served to support healthy minds and bodies.

  • Self-regulation and independence are introduced.

  • Potty Training is practiced.

  • Meditation, engaging exercises, storytelling, reading, art and music activities.

  • Cooperative play and themed circle times enhance empathy and confidence for social - emotional growth

3K (Ages: 3 yr -4 yr)

Our 3K for All program, funded by Department of Education (DOE) guided by the Creative Curriculum, is thoughtfully designed to nurture social and emotional growth by building confidence and strong social skills through songs, storytelling, and themed circle times. We encourage active, age-appropriate exploration across literacy, math, science, art, allowing children to discover the world around them in preparation for grade school. By fostering independence and self-expression through themed, choice-based play centers, we promote learning through play, empowering each child to make choices and grow in their independence. This program introduces Spanish through songs, read-aloud, and picture cards to support children in bilingual immersion success.

  • Ratios are 1:10 

  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are served to support healthy minds and bodies.

  • Self- Regulation routines and guidance build decision-making and self-care skills are mastered.

  • Mindful meditation to promote self-awareness and physical well-being.

  • Cooperative play and themed circle times enhance empathy and confidence for social- emotional growth.

  • Potty-Trained is practiced.

  • Hands-on activities in literacy, math, science, and art ignite curiosity.

Pre K (Ages: 4 yr-5 yr)

Our Pre-K for All program, funded by Department of Education (DOE), guided by Creative Curriculum prepares children both socially and academically while fostering independence, responsibility, and confidence—key foundations for their future success in kindergarten. We encourage active, age-appropriate exploration across literacy, math, science, social studies and art, allowing children to discover the world around them in preparation for grade school. Our skilled teachers create a curriculum that is both engaging and challenging, tailored to support each child’s unique learning style. By fostering independence and self-expression through themed, choice-based play centers, we promote learning through play, empowering each child to make choices and grow in their independence.

  • Ratios are 1:12

  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are served to support healthy minds and bodies.

  • Essential school readiness skills will be developed.

  • Mindful meditation to promote self-awareness and physical well-being.

  • Cooperative play and themed circle times enhance empathy and confidence for social- emotional growth.

  • Potty-Trained is practiced.

  • Hands-on activities in literacy, math, science, and art ignite curiosity.