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The Sunshine Academy Your school of excellence for children ages 0-12. With over 20 years of experience, and teachers who truly love what they do!

The Sunshine Academy is a school of excellence in Billings, Montana. The Sunshine Academy founded in 2004, our program has been the top-choice learning facility for children ages 0-6 years. Our greatest benefit is we are a facility owned and operated by parents. We understand YOU and have the tools and experience needed to support every member of your family. Located just outside of the Heights in Billings.

A tractor ride that needed serious concentration, sunglasses worn with just the right amount of attitude, and two floor-...
09/30/2026

A tractor ride that needed serious concentration, sunglasses worn with just the right amount of attitude, and two floor-time explorers deep in their own worlds of blocks and toys — there was a lot going on around here this week.

Red for Chase.Our hearts are with his family, friends, and classmates.
09/29/2026

Red for Chase.

Our hearts are with his family, friends, and classmates.

09/28/2026

Those little scribbles are doing more than they look — strengthening the grip that will hold a pencil, the focus that will sit through story time, and the confidence to make something and call it theirs. We call it drawing. It's really a workout for a growing brain.

Magnifying glasses out for a table full of tiny mysteries, blueberries stolen one at a time between giggles, and a row o...
09/23/2026

Magnifying glasses out for a table full of tiny mysteries, blueberries stolen one at a time between giggles, and a row of hard-won letter A's held up like trophies — another day of learning that doesn't feel like learning at all.

09/22/2026

Our new website is live, with every program, every location, and every way to book a tour in one place.

From infant care at 6 weeks to summer camp at age 12, it's all there. So is what makes us us: hands-on learning with under 5% screen time. Looking for care, a career, or just curious? Take a look around at https://bit.ly/3CCiQsW.

09/21/2026

It looks like three babies on a rug. It's also the first version of making a friend — watching, copying, deciding someone else is interesting. All of it happens before a single word does.

Which one of these is your kid's entire personality? This week we had chalk drawings that took over half the sidewalk, a...
09/19/2026

Which one of these is your kid's entire personality? This week we had chalk drawings that took over half the sidewalk, a yellow cup carried around like treasure, a circle time that genuinely held everyone's attention, and one extremely serious block tower. Four rooms, one ordinary week. Come see what a regular day looks like here.

What's the one word your toddler would leave in a review of us? Ours would have plenty to say. Five stars across the boa...
09/18/2026

What's the one word your toddler would leave in a review of us? Ours would have plenty to say. Five stars across the board, with notes — the socks came up, nap time is apparently a scam, and not a single complaint about the three-week garbage truck phase. Swipe through, then drop your kid's word below.

09/17/2026

Award season's coming up, and we've got two early front-runners. Our outdoor chime wall — the row of metal tubes that rings out a different note every time you hit one — just found its first real percussionists. These two spent their whole outside time on a two-note melody and never lost interest. Category: Best Original Score, Playground Division. We're not saying they deserve a nomination. We're saying someone should start the campaign.


09/15/2026

The hardest ten minutes of the day happen after you've already left, in the parking lot, with no information. That's the part we can actually fix.

07/21/2026

Some people see childcare and think, "They're just babysitting."

Then they take a closer look...

💛 Children asking thoughtful questions.
🧩 Solving problems together.
🎨 Creating, exploring, and discovering.
📚 Building skills they'll carry for years to come.

That's the thing about early childhood education—it often looks like play. But behind every activity is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence.

At The Sunshine Academy, we're not just filling the day. We're helping shape the future, one curious mind at a time.

✨ Come see the difference for yourself. Schedule a tour today!

07/20/2026

“How much do you make as a teacher?”

We make children feel loved.
We make them feel safe enough to try.
We help them discover how creative, capable, smart, and strong they already are.
We turn hard mornings into happy afternoons, small steps into big victories, and everyday play into meaningful learning.

At The Sunshine Academy, our teachers do more than care for children. They help shape how children see themselves—and what they believe they can become. 💛

☀️ For families: We’re enrolling children who are ready for a place where they’ll be known, supported, and encouraged to grow.

☀️ For educators: We’re hiring people who want their work to matter and are ready to grow with a team that invests in them.

Visit https://bit.ly/3CCiQsW to explore enrollment or career opportunities.

👇 Tag a teacher who has made a lasting impact on a child’s life.

Choosing a school is about more than finding a place for your child to spend the day.It's about finding a place where th...
06/09/2026

Choosing a school is about more than finding a place for your child to spend the day.

It's about finding a place where they feel safe, supported, encouraged, and excited to learn.

At The Sunshine Academy, we know the trust families place in us is something we earn every day—through meaningful relationships, engaging learning experiences, and a team that genuinely cares about every child who walks through our doors.

💛 We're now enrolling at our Billings, Laurel, Shepherd, and Huntley campuses.

Schedule a tour and see why so many families trust The Sunshine Academy with their child's early years.

👇 What is the most important thing you look for when choosing a school or childcare program?

One day, you'll drop them off for the first day of kindergarten.Before that day comes, give them a place where they can ...
06/04/2026

One day, you'll drop them off for the first day of kindergarten.

Before that day comes, give them a place where they can learn, grow, make friends, build confidence, and create memories they'll carry with them for years.

At The Sunshine Academy, we're honored to be part of those early years—the ones that matter most.

✨ Fall 2026 enrollment is now open.
✨ Limited openings available across our Billings, Laurel, Shepherd, and Huntley campuses.

Send us a message to schedule a tour and see what makes The Sunshine Academy feel like home.

💛 Which milestone are you most excited for your child to reach this year? Tell us in the comments.

Childhood moves faster than we realize. 💛The days may feel long, but the years are short.That's why we're so passionate ...
06/03/2026

Childhood moves faster than we realize. 💛

The days may feel long, but the years are short.

That's why we're so passionate about creating experiences filled with curiosity, friendship, laughter, and discovery. The little moments happening today become the memories families cherish for years to come.

At The Sunshine Academy, we're honored to be part of those moments. ☀️

👉 What's one thing your child does that you wish you could freeze in time forever?

Address

6643 Highway 312
Billings, MT
59105

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+14066284211

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