Sunshine Child Programs
Sunshine Child Programs, 7900 Peters Road, Suite B-101, Plantation, FL 33324
About
Sunshine Child Programs offers school-age child care through after school care, no school day programs, and camp programs that include a wide variety of educational and recreational activities. The program serves over 3,000 students across multiple school and city locations in Broward County. Sunshine is a family operated not-for-profit child care provider that has been offering these programs since 1992.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
Since 1992, Sunshine Child Programs has been providing school-age child care programs in Broward County as a family operated not-for-profit organization. All programs are licensed and insured and operate under the policies and directives of the Division of Children & Family Services and the Broward County School Board. Sunshine Child Programs states that safety is its number one priority and has passed with a 100% safety rating at all school and city locations year after year, and is proud of all HRS inspections. The Human Resources Department is trained in the hiring process and offers yearly ongoing professional training on safety, security, first aid, behavior management, pediatric CPR, and child abuse, and the program strives to maintain a low student-to-staff ratio and values the safety process as part of safety for all children.
All full-time staff are required to complete 45 hours of Child Development coursework and receive certification for a CDA. Staff must be at least 18 years of age or older, take and pass drug testing, and be fingerprinted, with extensive local and national screening performed by the FBI. Sunshine Child Programs has passed all licensing inspections since 1992 and follows all guidelines for staff screenings. The mission of Sunshine Child Programs is to have highly trained, professional staff who are cheerful, responsive, and nurturing and to create an environment where staff can stay motivated to continually create a positive and successful learning environment for the children in their care.
Sunshine Child Programs is recognized as one of the highest rated after school care programs in Broward County, and its programs meet and/or exceed the quality standards set by the Children and Family Services Licensing Department, the Broward County School Board, and the Broward County Children Services Council. Sunshine Child Programs does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or political orientation. The organization has been nominated year after year for The Broward County School Board’s Community Partnership of the Year Award and has received numerous accolades and professional recognition from the schools and communities it serves at both the school and district levels. Sunshine Child Programs is the winner of the 2026 South Florida Favorites awards for Best Summer Camp and Best Daycare, including 2026 wins for Best Daycare, Best Summer Camp, Favorite Customer Service, and Favorite Nonprofit Organization.
Recreational camp programs are offered on all Teacher Planning Days, select holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, and all summer long, and the organization offers a diversity of camps, including recreational, academic, and grant-funded options, with grant-funded camps and affordable prices listed among its features. Sunshine Child Programs highlights that it is fully licensed and insured, has multiple locations throughout Broward County, and employs top-rated, experienced staff. The organization reports that it has passed with a 100% safety rating at all school and city locations year after year.
Parent and caregiver testimonials describe positive experiences with Sunshine Aftercare and camp programs at several elementary schools, including Colbert Elementary, Fairway Elementary, Sea Castle Elementary, and Broadview Elementary. Families report that children enjoy activities such as field play, indoor activities, spring break camps, and trips to the movies and bowling, and they describe staff as welcoming, professional, friendly, and attentive. Some testimonials specifically mention children with special needs feeling understood and supported, and several parents and grandparents state that their children or grandchildren look forward to attending Sunshine programs.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
Since 1992, Sunshine Child Programs has been providing school-age child care programs in Broward County as a family operated not-for-profit organization. All programs are licensed and insured and operate under the policies and directives of the Division of Children & Family Services and the Broward County School Board. Sunshine Child Programs states that safety is its number one priority and has passed with a 100% safety rating at all school and city locations year after year, and is proud of all HRS inspections. The Human Resources Department is trained in the hiring process and offers yearly ongoing professional training on safety, security, first aid, behavior management, pediatric CPR, and child abuse, and the program strives to maintain a low student-to-staff ratio and values the safety process as part of safety for all children.
All full-time staff are required to complete 45 hours of Child Development coursework and receive certification for a CDA. Staff must be at least 18 years of age or older, take and pass drug testing, and be fingerprinted, with extensive local and national screening performed by the FBI. Sunshine Child Programs has passed all licensing inspections since 1992 and follows all guidelines for staff screenings. The mission of Sunshine Child Programs is to have highly trained, professional staff who are cheerful, responsive, and nurturing and to create an environment where staff can stay motivated to continually create a positive and successful learning environment for the children in their care.
Sunshine Child Programs is recognized as one of the highest rated after school care programs in Broward County, and its programs meet and/or exceed the quality standards set by the Children and Family Services Licensing Department, the Broward County School Board, and the Broward County Children Services Council. Sunshine Child Programs does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or political orientation. The organization has been nominated year after year for The Broward County School Board’s Community Partnership of the Year Award and has received numerous accolades and professional recognition from the schools and communities it serves at both the school and district levels. Sunshine Child Programs is the winner of the 2026 South Florida Favorites awards for Best Summer Camp and Best Daycare, including 2026 wins for Best Daycare, Best Summer Camp, Favorite Customer Service, and Favorite Nonprofit Organization.
Recreational camp programs are offered on all Teacher Planning Days, select holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, and all summer long, and the organization offers a diversity of camps, including recreational, academic, and grant-funded options, with grant-funded camps and affordable prices listed among its features. Sunshine Child Programs highlights that it is fully licensed and insured, has multiple locations throughout Broward County, and employs top-rated, experienced staff. The organization reports that it has passed with a 100% safety rating at all school and city locations year after year.
Parent and caregiver testimonials describe positive experiences with Sunshine Aftercare and camp programs at several elementary schools, including Colbert Elementary, Fairway Elementary, Sea Castle Elementary, and Broadview Elementary. Families report that children enjoy activities such as field play, indoor activities, spring break camps, and trips to the movies and bowling, and they describe staff as welcoming, professional, friendly, and attentive. Some testimonials specifically mention children with special needs feeling understood and supported, and several parents and grandparents state that their children or grandchildren look forward to attending Sunshine programs.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
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