Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hollywood. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Hollywood. This dimension captures the warmth, patience, and individual attention children receive day to day.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Hollywood. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Hollywood. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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Sunshine State Academy 2 is a DCF-licensed center-based provider at 1308 S Federal Hwy in Hollywood, Florida, serving children with flexible options including VPK, before-school, after-school, full-day, and half-day care. Licensed with capacity for 205 children and operating Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the center employs a hands-on, individualized curriculum called A World of Wonder that emphasizes discovery and child-centered learning. Daily meals and on-site transportation support working families, and the center holds professional accreditation and does not participate in subsidized programs.
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Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: A World of Wonder. Learning is created through hands-on individualized instruction emphasizing hands-on discovery and individual attention with focus on child happiness and development.
Programs & activities: VPK provider, after school, before school, full day, half day, transportation. Food served daily.
What sets it apart: Licensed (C17BO0119) with capacity of 205 children. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Professionally accredited. Not enrolled in subsidized programs.
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Most Compassionate
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Best Management
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Hollywood. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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