Sonshine School is an established, faith-based preschool located at 1820 Newark-Granville Rd in Granville, Ohio, serving children with a Christ-centered curriculum aimed at spiritual, academic, social, and physical development. Operating since 1991, it has built a 30-year reputation in Licking County, supported by exceptional parent satisfaction—5.0 out of 5 stars across 20 reviews, with parents consistently praising teachers as passionate and reporting children emerge kindergarten-ready and joyful. Facilities include large sunny classrooms, an indoor climbing center, and outdoor play areas. The center's scope is limited to preschool-age children, so families needing infant or school-age care will need to look elsewhere.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christ-centered, faith-based approach. Curriculum aims to address the spiritual, academic, social, and physical needs of children in a loving Christian environment.
What sets it apart: Established 1991; states it has served more than 2500 children and families. Facilities include large sunny classrooms, an indoor multi-level climbing and play center, and outdoor play areas. Located in Granville, serving Licking County; testimonials cite strong kindergarten readiness.
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#1 in Granville
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">#1 in Granville</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Granville. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.</span>
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Top 100 in Ohio
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 100 in Ohio</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Ohio.</span>
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Granville. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Granville. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Granville. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Most Compassionate</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Granville. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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