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Sunny Days Preschool provides a safe, fun, and caring learning environment WHERE young children CAN EXPLORE AND GROW. Founded in 2005, we are a NPS (non-public school) and CCL-certified preschool. OUR progressive, inclusive program for 3 – 6-year-olds supports children on the autism spectrum, neuro-typical children, and those needing a little extra support in a responsive and nurturing environment. We have a highly trained, energetic staff and offer a developmentally appropriate, responsive approach to child growth. Sunny Days is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services, Facility Number 434414613. We work directly with families as well as school districts that are interested in sending their students to our program.

STUDIES SHOW THAT early participation in a preschool setting is the key to enabling all children to thrive. We believe every moment is an opportunity for learning. Our play-based curriculum offers a safe first step into the social environment and encourages individual growth and development. Classes provide individualized attention to support each child’s emerging communication and learning skills. Activities focus on language development, motor skills, music, movement, and play-based experiences. We work on self-regulation, social skill development, sensory integration, and language skills. For older children, early literacy and numeracy skills are encouraged through informal, experiential learning and play.

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Sunny Days Highlights

  • The inclusive program welcomes both children on the autism spectrum and neurotypical children
  • Maximum of 1:3 adult to student ratio (1:1 aide option available for an additional fee. Note: external aides are not permitted)
  • Classroom size of 8-12 students
  • Highly trained, energetic staff, directed by a certified Early Childhood Special Education teacher
  • Activities emphasize social learning as well as kinder-readiness
  • Program is supported by Occupational, Speech and Behavior Therapists
  • Teaching philosophy based on responsive teacher/child relationships
  • Ongoing assessments of child’s progress in the program
  • Parents strongly encouraged to bring the learning process home
  • Supports toilet training regimen
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How to Apply

  • The first step in the application process is to register for our waitlist. Sunny Days is working with the LegUp platform to manage our waitlist process. With LegUp, you can see your waitlist status and edit your family information anytime. Once we have received your waitlist registration, we will contact you periodically with status updates.
  • When a space opens in our classroom, we will set up a meeting to assess your child’s placement. To determine if our program is appropriate for your child, we take into consideration the date you signed up for the waitlist, your child’s age and specific needs, and the current classroom configuration.
  • After the assessment, we will arrange a brief onsite tour of our facility and “meet and greet” with our staff with you and your child. This visit will be arranged outside of the school day. This experience will help us to determine whether you and we think Sunny Days is a good fit for your child.
  • If we agree that Sunny Days is the right fit for your child, you will receive an application packet. All application materials must be submitted prior to enrollment, and we will meet with you prior to your child’s first day to review the completed materials. There is a $100 application fee.

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Pricing and Tuition

Monthly fees to attend the preschool are based on an annual calendar and take into account all closures and holidays. A 1:1 instructional aide is available for those children who require 1:1 support for an additional fee. For more information about pricing, view and download our Tuition and Pricing Sheet here or contact Educational Services Fees Phone Number.

Schedule

Children may enroll for two, three, or five days/week, M-F 9AM-12PM with an Extended Day option only for those children who are receiving behavior therapy in our clinic.

Preschool Classes: Monday – Friday, 9AM-12PM. Classes are structured with specific lessons geared for all abilities.

Extended Day/Behavior Clinic (for additional fees): Monday- Friday, 12PM-5PM. This option requires additional enrollment paperwork. Click here to access the Client Inquiry Form, receive information about Behavior Therapy, and get on the ABA Wait List.

Additional Information and Enrollment Materials

Speech, Occupational, and Behavioral Therapy Services

For an additional fee, PACE provides Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy for preschool – elementary-aged children. These services are offered on-site at our Sunny Days location in west San Jose. Children do not need to be in our preschool program in order to receive these services offered by licensed staff.

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapists evaluate and treat those who are challenged in the areas of speech and language development to help improve students’ overall communication skills. Our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) assess language skills; cognitive and social communication; oral motor and feeding skills. The SLP seeks to identify specific communication problems such as articulation, fluency, voice, and receptive and expressive language disorders and the best ways to treat them.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists increase the participation in and performance of daily activities meaningful and useful to the client. Our Occupational Therapists (OT) work on fine and gross motor skills; sensory integration; sensory processing disorders; attention and regulation; and, oral-motor development.

ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is used to treat a wide variety of behavioral challenges and helps develop school readiness. Currently, these services are offered on-site at our preschool location in West San Jose by appointment. Children do not need to be in our preschool program in order to receive these services offered by licensed staff.

  • Intensive one-on-one ABA therapy is available through our Faces Program.
  • Home-based, school-based, and/or center-based therapy (Due to COVID 19, at this time we are only offering services on-site in our clinic).
  • ABA can be the primary focus or supplement other therapy programs.

Program Management Team

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Karen Kennan — PACE Assistant Executive Director
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Location

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897 Broadleaf Lane

San Jose, CA 95128

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Sunny Days is located in west San Jose close to the historic Rose Garden neighborhood. Our facility is situated within the Cory Educational Center campus. Sunny Days is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services, Facility Number 434414613.

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