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Daycare, Preschool | Travelers Rest, SC

Educational Daycare & Preschool Near Me in Travelers Rest, SC

Welcome to the Sunshine House of Travelers Rest, located on State Park Road!

Bright futures start here! For more than 45 years, The Sunshine House of Travelers Rest, SC has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation — with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we’d love to do the same for your child!

We do more than simply watch your children. Our early childhood educators implement a nationally-recognized, award-winning curriculum designed to ensure your child is prepared for success in school and in life.

Our top-rated educational daycare, preschool & after-school programs focus on school readiness, social, emotional and intellectual development, and what every child needs — love and care.

Get peace of mind your child is safe, learning, and having fun in a healthy, supportive environment at Sunshine House of Travelers Rest. Contact us to schedule a tour and explore our programs today! 

Advantages

• Security cameras in all classrooms
• Photo & video mobile app updates 
• Award-winning Creative Curriculum
• School readiness, literacy, Spanish and sign language programs
• Summer adventure camp for kids aged 5-12
• Healthy meals, baby food & formula included in tuition

Features

Transportation:

• Gateway Elementary
• Heritage Elementary
• Slater-Marietta Elementary

Family Reviews

My little boy loves it here. Friendly and caring staff.

Elizabeth Roddy

My son has been attending the Sunshine House for a little over a year now. The staff has made a huge difference in his life, as well as mine. The staff does a wonderful job organizing fun activities that help the children with their learning development. My son learned how to write his name just within a few weeks of attending Mrs. Melinda’s class!

Olivia Pinda

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Infant Daycare (6 weeks – 1 year)

At The Sunshine House of Travelers Rest, your baby will explore and learn in a nurturing, loving environment. In our infant daycare classroom, we utilize the primary caregiver system. A specific teacher will be your baby’s main caregiver and will work closely with you to provide consistency with your existing feeding, playing and sleeping schedules. While your baby is playing, your infant is also learning. Using our individualized Brain Connect Infant Curriculum, each week your caregiver will create a lesson plan for your baby, tailored to your child’s interests and development. 

Toddler Daycare (1 – 3 years)

In our toddler educational daycare program, your child will participate in creative playtime that stimulates the mind and encourages exploration, while introducing structure and an established routine. When your toddler is developmentally ready to start potty-training, we’ll partner with you to create consistency from school to home. Our toddler daycare program helps your child build invaluable skills, such as language development, fine motor skills, analytical skills, positive self-image, creativity, increased attention span, communication and social integration.

Early Preschool (2 – 3 years)

At this age, your child is discovering something new each day. The Early Preschool program at the Sunshine House of Travelers Rest, is created to respond to your child’s natural curiosity and interest in exploration, while providing the structure and support your child needs during this important transition from toddlerhood to preschool.

Preschool (3 – 4 years)

Building a solid foundation in the academic skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond is important at this age. Our preschool classroom utilizes the nationally-recognized Creative Curriculum® and is focused on school readiness. Our early education specialists make learning science, math, language, social studies, music and art fun for your preschooler with engaging activities and fun experiences.

Pre-K (4 – 5 years)

Our Pre-K program prepares your child for success in Kindergarten, and provides fun experiences in language, math, science, social studies, music and art. We build on your child’s interests to plan lessons that are both relevant and engaging. Interactive experiences and activities increase your child’s skills in language and literacy, executive function, cognitive development, creative expression, social and emotional development, and physical wellness.

Before & After-School (5 – 12 years)

Your family needs a safe, supervised, fun environment for your child to start and end the school day. In our before and after-school program, your child will join in fun, interactive arts, academic, technology, STEAM and fitness experiences. So while you’re at work, you can rest assured your child is safe, productive and having fun! In our before school program, we’ll serve a nutritious breakfast and provide transportation to school. In our after-school program, we’ll provide transportation from school to the center, serve your child a nutritious afternoon snack, and provide daily homework support. 

Summer Camp (5 -12 years)

Summer Camp at The Sunshine House means fun, friends and field trips! Each week of camp features an innovative new theme with exciting field trips, unique events, special guests and interactive activities your student will love. 

Spring Break & Winter Break Camps (5 – 12 years)

Whether it’s a school holiday, teacher workday, or spring or winter break, we are open and ready to keep your school-aged child engaged with brain-stimulating activities, exciting field trips, and unique experiences. We provide a safe and supervised learning environment full of fun activities!

Meet Our Director, Monica Chapman

My name is Monica Chapman, and I have over 12-years of experience in childcare. I received my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Greenville Technical College and later received my BS in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies from Southern Wesleyan University. I am married to Kenyatta Chapman who is a long-haul trucker, and we have three amazing children, Nyrobia, Javari, and Alex. Together we reside in Piedmont, South Carolina.  

It has been my personal experience that relational and educational bonding begins with a family’s first experience in childcare before their child attends public school. If a strong bond is built during the early years of a child, then together the family and future educators can prepare that child for success emotionally, socially, and educationally. I work diligently daily to have open communication with families and my team to understand their personal needs and the individual needs of every child.   

Outside of the classroom I enjoy fishing, listening to music, spending time with my family, crafts, and sitting on my front porch. A few interesting facts about me are that my favorite foods are vegetables, I would love to learn how to play the piano, my favorite car is a Mustang, I can sing, and if I could do my dream job for one day I would be a race car driver, of course with all my current and previous students cheering me on! 

Meet Our Assistant Director, Brenda Barcroft

Hi, I’m Mrs. Brenda! I received my BS Degree in Early Childhood Education from Bob Jones University, and I’ve enjoyed working in the childcare field for almost 40 years – as a teacher, Assistant Director and Director of several centers over the years.

I’ve been married to my husband, Michael Barcroft, for almost 40 years, and we have 5 incredible grown children and 2 grandchildren. We have resided in Travelers Rest since November 1999. In my “free” time, I enjoy spending time with my family, time at the beach and riding motorcycles with my husband.

It is my honor to work with Mrs. Monica here at The Sunshine House. We look forward to serving our families and seeing the school grow and thrive once again.

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6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Address:

6900 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29611

Sunshine House of Taylors

Hours:

6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Address:

10 Edwards Mill Road Taylors, SC 29687

Sunshine House of Easley

Hours:

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Address:

626 Powdersville Road Easley, SC 29642

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What is necessary and important to take with you on a trip

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Summer holidays with a child
Traveling with a child: plane, train or car?
Car
Airplane
Train
First aid kit for traveling
Holidays with children at sea, in the country and in nature: what should be taken into account?
Bathing and water treatments
Insect protection
Summer clothes
Hygiene products: what to take on vacation with children?
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The long-awaited summer has come, the holidays are ahead, and you are already ready to put aside all worries and relax. In order not to run to the shops at the last moment in search of the right things for the child before the trip, prepare everything in advance.

What is important to take with you if you are traveling with small children? You may have already made a list. Excellent! Then check if you forgot to put something important in your mom’s bag. And we will help you with this. In our article, we will tell you what to look for when preparing a small child for a trip that he may need at road and on vacation.

Traveling with a child: plane, train or car?

At first glance, it seems that a trip is a trip, and the mode of transport can be ignored. In fact, different conditions await you in the plane, car and train. Let’s talk about how to prepare for the trip , depending on the type of transport.

Car

Remember that traveling by car with children under 12 years of age is only allowed in a special restraint, such as a car seat, which is selected based on age and weight. It ensures safety during the movement of the car: braking, turning and maneuvering ¹ .

Bring enough water and food for children . Cooler bag solves the problem of perishable baby food ¹⁴ . If you do not have it, choose as a snack food from this list ¹⁴ :

• fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrot), hard fruit (pear, apple)14 (from 9-10 months in a finely chopped state) ¹⁷ ;
• cookies (children – from 6 months old) ^{14. 17} ;
• jelly candies ¹⁴ (children over 1.5 years old) ¹⁸ ;
• dried fruits ¹⁴ (children of school age) ¹⁸ .

In the road the baby can get dirty. When changing a diaper, use clean water, Gentle Cleanser pH Neutral, or ⁷ Cleansing Wipes such as JOHNSON’S® Baby Wet Wipes Unscented Top-to-Heel Wipes that are 97% are pure water. They easily and gently remove dirt from the baby’s skin without causing irritation. JOHNSON’S® Fragrance Free Toe Toe Baby Wipes are perfect for long trips with your newborn or older kids. The handy lid on the pack prevents wet wipes from drying out, so you can count on them if you don’t have clean water on hand.

Aircraft

Not all airlines require you to buy a separate ticket for a small child (under 2 years old), in such cases, he will fly in your arms ^{13. 15} . But it will be safer if you pay for a separate seat on the plane for your child, so that in case of shaking, he will not be frightened ^13.15 .

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Federal Aviation Administration recommend placing the infant in a rearward facing seat or car seat ¹⁵ (back to the passenger seat opposite). Children over one year old can be transported in the same chair, but already facing in the direction of travel ¹⁵ . A pre-school child must be seated in the passenger seat ¹⁵ .

For a comfortable flight with small children, you can use the following tips:

• Try to adjust the baby’s sleep schedule for the upcoming flight – it will be easier for you and passengers. Just in case, take with you his favorite toys, books, a tablet with cartoons to keep the child busy if he still does not fall asleep ¹³ .
• Be sure to let your child drink plenty of water as you breathe dry, air-conditioned air in the car. Drinking non-carbonated water can be requested from the stewardess ¹⁴ .
• Layer your clothes. While waiting for a flight, during the flight and upon arrival, you may encounter temperature fluctuations, so it is convenient and practical to dress your child in several layers. Top layers can be removed or worn again. Take along a few spare sets of clothes and bags where you can put soiled things ¹³ .

Your baby may experience ear discomfort during takeoff and landing. In such cases, discomfort can be alleviated by breastfeeding or bottle feeding ^13.16 . A pacifier ^{13 ,16} will also come to the rescue. Older children can drink water from a glass ¹⁶ .

Train

The train usually takes several hours and sometimes several days. If there is a child with you on the trip, you need to take care of what and how he will eat ¹⁴ :

• Prepare meals in advance that do not spoil ¹⁴ . In addition to the main meals, it is worth adding a few snacks at the usual time for the baby ¹⁴ .
• If you have introduced complementary foods to your baby, apply it to your breast after every feeding ¹⁷ .
• Add spices (dill, basil, cilantro) to children over 2 years of age if they have no appetite ¹⁹ , reduce serving size but increase number of feedings0052 14 .
• Don’t forget drinking water. It is better to buy it in advance, as non-carbonated drinks may not be available on the train or at the stations. Babies under 3 years old should be given 50 ml per kilogram of weight, and children over 3 years old – 80 ml per kilogram ¹⁴ . Even though the weather is hot, give your children drinks at room temperature, as cold juices or water can trigger colds ¹⁴ .

Sometimes a child may have trouble sleeping after traveling. This is due to non-compliance with the established mode ¹⁰ . Massage ⁹ will help calm the baby and prepare him for sleep.

JOHNSON’S® Baby Oil “Cotton Delicate” is perfect for massage. It is free of parabens, dyes, phthalates. Its light texture absorbs quickly, while the “scent of happiness” ²⁰ promotes its multi-sensory development ^21-24 .

Travel First Aid Kit

When you go on vacation, pack a small travel first aid kit.

To add some medicines to it or collect a first aid kit for all occasions, consult a pediatrician or your family doctor – he will select drugs that may be useful during a family vacation with children ¹³ .

Holidays with children at sea, in the country and in nature: what should be taken into account?

Climate change can affect children’s bodies ^5.8 . To make your baby’s vacation fun, safe and healthy, consider the following rules.

A child in the sun: the first “acquaintance”

In warm sunny weather, relaxing on the beach or walking is allowed during hours when solar activity is low – before 11 am and after 4 pm. If the baby is not yet a year old, limit his exposure to the open sun. Infants have not yet developed protection against ultraviolet rays ⁹ , so it is much more useful at this age to harden them with diffused sunlight ^5.9 .

After one year, babies can spend a little more time in the sun by taking precautions. flax;

When choosing a sunscreen for children, be sure to check the age on the label and whether it is approved for infants ⁹ .

By the age of three, the mechanism of protection against UV rays is fully formed – at this age, children can take sunbaths. Spend them in the morning or evening 1-1.5 hours after eating. The first sun bath lasts 2-3 minutes, after a couple of days the time can be increased by another 2 minutes. Gradually the child will get used to being in the sun for 20-30 minutes ⁵ .

Bathing and water treatments

0003 children fresh water after each bath ⁵ . Do not let them run wet on the beach – this can cause burns ⁵ .

Protection against insects

Children in the country spend a lot of time in contact with nature. From some of its representatives – mosquitoes and other insects – they need protection. Use repellents (insect repellents) in the form of a cream, milk, spray or wipes. It is important that the repellent is suitable for the age of your child ³ .

Summer clothes

If you are going to the cottage in cool weather, don’t wrap your baby too much, even if you are worried that he will freeze. Newborns are sensitive to overheating. It is better to choose clothes made of soft, natural cotton or blended fabrics that have good breathability. Also clothing should be comfortable and practical – without a lot of fasteners, folds or frills and not too tight ⁷ .

Hygiene products: what to take on holiday with children?

Don’t forget to take everything you need for care with you on vacation with children:

• Diapers. Get the right size for your baby’s gender ⁷ and take enough supplies for the rest of your stay. It is good if the diapers are with a special gel-forming material that has a high ability to absorb moisture. They help prevent skin contact with secretions ² .
• Special Barrier Cream . It should be applied to the buttocks and groin after each diaper change and bathing ^2.9 . JOHNSON’S® Baby Diaper Cream contains zinc, shea butter and natural olive leaf extract.
• Shampoo or bathing foam . Soap and some ingredients in bath products can cause irritation ² , so choose , specially designed for the little ones. JOHNSON’S® Cotton Tenderness Baby Shampoo and Bathing Foam can be used from the first days of life to gently cleanse baby’s skin and hair. It is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and dyes, does not interfere with the natural development of the skin microbiome ⁴ , rinses off easily and leaves no residue.
• Moisturizers and emollients (emollients). In order for the skin to fulfill its protective function, it is important to help them by regularly moisturizing ⁹ after bathing. JOHNSON’S® Cotton Softness Baby Face & Body Milk absorbs instantly and keeps baby’s skin hydrated for 24 hours.