About
Debary Sonshine Academy offers a preschool program based on Wee Care, STEM and Creative curriculums, along with voluntary prekindergarten. The program also includes an after care program, an after school program, and summer programs. Debary Sonshine Academy is a privately owned, community-driven, family-oriented child care and education center where the owner and director is always on-site and available.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Debary Sonshine Academy was founded in 1999 by Ken and Mary Dietzel and has been operating in Debary since 1999. The staff is described as experienced, educated, trained, loving, and nurturing. The mission of Debary Sonshine Academy states that it believes God has created every child different and hopes to make a positive difference in every child mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The program is a faith-based Christian program that offers quality Christian preschool education and Christian, faith-based programs focused on physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development. Debary Sonshine Academy works to build family relationships and encourage parental involvement in students’ academic lives and is now enrolling 18-month-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds.
Debary Sonshine Academy has been recognized as Volusia Partner of the Year for Volusia County Schools in recognition of its commitment to education. The Florida League of Christian Schools (FLOCS) voted Debary Sonshine Academy a “School of Excellence.” A school inspector recognized the playground as one of the cleanest and largest playgrounds in the area.
Debary Sonshine Academy has a strong reputation in the Debary, FL and West Volusia community and works closely with Debary Elementary, fostering a seamless transition for preschoolers as they prepare for kindergarten. The founder, Mr. Ken, serves on both local and county school boards. Parents describe the program as having great staff and owners, a Christian environment, and a faith-based, biblical and academic curriculum, and several parents say they highly recommend Debary Sonshine Academy and its after school and after care programs. Multiple testimonials mention that children are happy, that staff are friendly and kind, that the environment feels like a home away from home, and that families are grateful for the values and spiritual learning their children receive at Debary Sonshine Academy.
Last updated February 14, 2026.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Debary Sonshine Academy was founded in 1999 by Ken and Mary Dietzel and has been operating in Debary since 1999. The staff is described as experienced, educated, trained, loving, and nurturing. The mission of Debary Sonshine Academy states that it believes God has created every child different and hopes to make a positive difference in every child mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The program is a faith-based Christian program that offers quality Christian preschool education and Christian, faith-based programs focused on physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development. Debary Sonshine Academy works to build family relationships and encourage parental involvement in students’ academic lives and is now enrolling 18-month-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds.
Debary Sonshine Academy has been recognized as Volusia Partner of the Year for Volusia County Schools in recognition of its commitment to education. The Florida League of Christian Schools (FLOCS) voted Debary Sonshine Academy a “School of Excellence.” A school inspector recognized the playground as one of the cleanest and largest playgrounds in the area.
Debary Sonshine Academy has a strong reputation in the Debary, FL and West Volusia community and works closely with Debary Elementary, fostering a seamless transition for preschoolers as they prepare for kindergarten. The founder, Mr. Ken, serves on both local and county school boards. Parents describe the program as having great staff and owners, a Christian environment, and a faith-based, biblical and academic curriculum, and several parents say they highly recommend Debary Sonshine Academy and its after school and after care programs. Multiple testimonials mention that children are happy, that staff are friendly and kind, that the environment feels like a home away from home, and that families are grateful for the values and spiritual learning their children receive at Debary Sonshine Academy.
Last updated February 14, 2026.
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