Rise and Shine Preschool offers care for infants thru the end of kindergarten.
We utilize small group sizes, low teacher to child ratios, and follow a hands-on multisensory approach to education. We are play-based to develop the whole child.
We offer a half day, 6 hour day, or a full day program on 2, 3 or 5 days per week.
Rise and Shine has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley since 1985.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition varies by age, days and hours of attendance
Admissions Director
Michelle Du Prey
Admissions Associate
Lynn Williams
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten offer?
Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Martial Arts.
When is the application deadline for Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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