Rise and Shine Preschool and Daycare Center

05/10/2026

03/01/2026

Summer camp plans at Rise and Shine Kidz! Join us!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Rise and Shine Moms and Grandmothers! We wish you a beautiful and restful day full of blessings.

03/03/2024

Now enrolling for Summer Camp

08/27/2023

Yesterday we celebrated two great milestones: Our 10-year anniversary and the opening of our second center. As you may know, we were meant to celebrate our new center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in March of 2020. However, the pandemic changed our plans of celebration and replaced them with obstacles and challenges. But guess what? When you surround yourself with preschoolers, you'll always be a child at heart. And preschoolers at heart, we are. We've learned a thing or two from our little ones about tenacity and being headstrong... And so here we are… Finally, in our ribbon cutting ceremony!

This event represents something far more significant than the opening of a second center — to us, it represents the positive impact we’ve had in this community and how it has embraced us, and for that we are immensely proud and very grateful.

Our preschool began its journey a decade ago with a simple yet powerful vision: to make a positive impact on our community by creating an environment where young minds and hearts are filled with love and confidence.

We would also like to thank our amazing team of teachers. Our journey has been filled with incredible teachers who have a heart for children and are the real world superheroes, wearing capes of patience and love. They provide a nurturing and loving environment for our children and that has been the foundation of our success. Thank you for your tireless efforts to ensure that our little ones receive the love, care, and education they deserve so that they may grow to be productive members of our society.

To the families that support us, thank you for entrusting us with your most precious treasures; we honor your partnership and your faith in us. Thank you, for joining us on this journey, for making us a part of your lives.

So here's to our city, to our wonderful community. Here's to celebrating a decade of shaping the future. And here's to our center, where dreams are nurtured, where our teachers awaken the joys of learning, and children always rise and shine!

--Monica and Alex Downs, owners

06/17/2023

🎓🌟 Graduation Day 🌟🎓

Yesterday, we bid farewell to an incredible group of little learners who have brought joy, laughter, and boundless curiosity to our preschool. Many have been with us since they were infants. From their first steps to this memorable milestone, we have witnessed their growth and cherished every moment together.

These remarkable children have not only brightened our days but have also persevered through the challenges of the pandemic with a shining spirit. They represent the true meaning of resilience and adaptability.

To our graduates, you have grown in more ways than we can measure. From those first words to the stories you now spin with wonder and creativity, you have blossomed into confident individuals ready to take on new adventures.

As we watch you embark on your journey to kindergarten, we can't help but feel a mix of emotions. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the memories we've shared, but we will also miss your laughter echoing through our halls and the magic you brought to our classrooms.

Remember, little ones, that you carry within you the power to make a difference, to chase dreams, and make this world a better place. Know that we believe in you and that you have a family here at Rise and Shine Prek, cheering you on every step of the way.

To the families who have entrusted us with the privilege of nurturing these young minds, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your partnership and support have been invaluable on this shared journey of education and growth.

As one chapter ends and another begins, let us celebrate these incredible preschool graduates and the bright futures that await them. Congratulations, Class of 2023!

03/20/2023

Now Enrolling for Summer Camp 2023!

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11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/31/2022

Thank you to all our Rise and Shine Prek families for making the 2022 Rise and Shine Trunk or Treat a huge success! We had dinosaurs, princesses and everything in between, even a dancing giraffe! We loved seeing our families celebrate together as a community. Have a great and happy Halloween!

10/31/2022

Our teachers got very creative for our first annual Halloween carving contest. Who do you think the winner should be?