ABOUT US
Since 2003, families have trusted us with the first years.
We’re a relationship-driven early childhood education center where children are known, loved and cared for. We partner with families to provide trusted care, play-based learning and a nurturing environment that supports the whole child.
20+ years
Serving Twin Cities families
Two centers
Mendota Heights & Luther
6 weeks – pre-K
Every stage, one place
Enrolling
Three steps to your child’s first day
Your journey with us begins with a personalized tour — see the classrooms, meet the teachers, ask us anything.
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Schedule a tour
Visit our center and see our programs in action.
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Submit paperwork
Complete your registration forms after the tour.
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Secure your spot
Confirm your child’s placement based on availability.
OUR TEACHERS
Caring teachers who make a difference
Strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our experienced teachers provide consistency, encouragement and individualized attention that helps children feel safe, confident and valued every day.
- Background screened and state licensed, with ongoing training
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Daily updates shared with families through Daily Connect
OUR CLASSROOMS
Small class sizes, personalized care
We intentionally maintain smaller class sizes to ensure every child receives the attention, support and opportunities they need to learn and grow at their own pace.
That means teachers who notice when something’s different, who know which book your child asks for, and who can tell you about the day in specifics rather than generalities.
WHERE TO FIND US
Two licensed centers in the Twin Cities
Both centers serve children from six weeks through pre-kindergarten, with the same teachers-first approach and the same scratch-made meals.
Mendota Heights
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Address:680 MN-62, St. Paul, MN 551188
Luther
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Address: 1568 Eustis St., St. Paul 55108
FAITH-INSPIRED VALUES
Everyone is welcome here
Our Christian foundation guides how we care for children, families and our community. Faith shows up as kindness, compassion, service and respect — not as a requirement.
Families do not need to share our faith background to feel welcomed and supported. We have families who are deeply religious, families who aren’t religious at all, and families somewhere in between.
Our commitment to every family
SonShine Learning Center does not exclude, deny benefits to or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of services under any of our programs and activities.
COME SEE US
Childhood starts here.
Book a tour and meet the teachers who will know your child by name. We’d love to welcome your family in.