Recognition of Excellence · Parma Heights, OH · 2026
Sonshine Preschool
8971 W Ridgewood Drive, Parma Heights, OH 44130
🏆 Ranked #5 in Parma Heights · 5.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Parma Heights
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Parma Heights. 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 Parma Heights. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Parma Heights. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Parma Heights. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Sonshine Preschool is a faith-based preschool serving families in Parma Heights, Ohio, providing a Christian-values educational environment. Limited public information is available for this provider; no parent reviews have been documented to date, which restricts independent verification of the center's day-to-day operations and parent experience. Prospective families should contact the center directly for current program details and references.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Parma Heights
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Parma Heights. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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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 Parma Heights. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Extracurriculars</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Parma Heights. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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