
🌞 Sunshine House of Columbia Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC
Top-Rated Preschool & After-School in Columbia, SC at Decker Blvd.
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Welcome to the Sunshine House of Columbia, located on Decker Blvd.!
Bright Futures Start Here! At The Sunshine House of Columbia, your child will build a strong educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our award-winning childcare programs are designed to support school readiness, emotional growth, and intellectual development—all while ensuring your child feels safe, nurtured, and valued.
For 50 years, families have trusted us with their children’s early learning and care. Contact us to schedule a tour today!
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Columbia School Advantages
- ABC Quality Rated school
- Cameras in all classrooms
- Photo & video app updates
- Award-winning curriculum
- School readiness, Spanish & literacy programs
- Healthy meals, baby food & formula included in tuition
School Transportation
- Conder Elementary
- Forest Lake Elementary
- Jackson Creek Elementary
- Joseph Keels Elementary
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- Infant Daycare (6 weeks to 1 year)
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At The Sunshine House of Columbia on Decker Blvd., your baby will explore and learn in a nurturing, loving environment that provides the warmth and security your infant is used to receiving at home. In our infant daycare, we utilize the primary caregiver system. A specific teacher will be your baby’s main caregiver and will work closely with you to provide consistency with your existing feeding, playing and sleeping schedules. While your baby is playing, your infant is also learning. Using our individualized Brain Connect Infant Curriculum, each week your caregiver will create a lesson plan for your baby, tailored to your infant’s interests and development.
- Toddler Daycare (1 to 3 years)
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Our toddler daycare program is designed to respond to this unique stage of development. Your toddler will participate in fun learning activities and creative playtime that stimulates the mind and encourages exploration, while introducing structure and an established routine. When your toddler is developmentally ready to start potty-training, we’ll partner with you to create consistency from school to home. Our toddler daycare program helps your child build invaluable skills, such as language development, fine motor skills, analytical skills, positive self-image, creativity, increased attention span, communication and social integration.
- Early Preschool (2 to 3 years)
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At this age, your child is discovering something new each day. Our Early Preschool program is uniquely created to respond to your child’s natural curiosity and interest in exploration, while providing the structure and support your child needs during this important transition from toddlerhood to preschool.
- Preschool (3 to 4 years)
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Building a solid foundation in the academic skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond is important at this age. Our preschool classroom utilizes the nationally-recognized Creative Curriculum® and is focused on school readiness. Our early education specialists make learning science, math, language, social studies, music and art fun for your preschooler with engaging activities and fun experiences.
- Pre-K (4 to 5 years)
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Our Pre-K program prepares your child for success in Kindergarten. Using the nationally-recognized Creative Curriculum®, Pre-K provides fun experiences in language, math, science, social studies, music and art. And you’ll know exactly how your child is progressing! Our program includes a comprehensive assessment tool to help you and your child’s teacher measure progress and set goals to ensure a successful transition into Kindergarten.
- After-School Programs (5 to 12 years)
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Your child needs a safe, fun environment to start and end the school day. In our popular after-school program, your child will participate in fun, interactive learning experiences with daily homework support, and spend time with friends. Local school transportation available.
- Summer Camp (5 to 12 years)
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Summer Camp at The Sunshine House means fun, friends and field trips! Each week of camp features an innovative new theme with exciting field trips, unique events, special guests and interactive activities your student will love.
- Spring Break & Winter Break Camps (5 to 12 years)
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Whether it’s a school holiday, teacher workday, or spring or winter break, we are open and ready to keep your school-aged child engaged with brain-stimulating activities, exciting field trips, and unique experiences. We provide a safe and supervised learning environment full of fun activities!
Meet Our Director, Simeon Hammonds
Hi, I’m Simeon Hammonds. I was born and raised in both New York City and South Carolina, and I claim Walterboro, SC as my hometown. I proudly served in the US Army before choosing a career in customer service and education. Though I tend to be a jack of all trades, I consider myself an educator at heart.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University and my Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University. I enjoy music, traveling, and exercising.
Fun fact: I previously worked at the Sunshine House in Columbia, SC at Greenlawn Dr. and the Sunshine House of Marietta, GA.
Meet Our Assistant Director, Lakeesha Watkins
Hi, I’m Lakeesha Watkins, Assistant Director with more than 20 years of experience in childcare. I earned my degree in Child and Family Development from Benedict College and began my career as a substitute teacher, working with children of all ages.
I’m passionate about mentoring teachers and creating a supportive learning environment. Currently, I’m pursuing further education to continue my professional growth.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, exploring nature, and volunteering in my community. I’m dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.