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Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School

Daycare center in Riverside, CA. 9390 California Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503

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Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School in Riverside, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity23 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since1992

About the program

Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School is a licensed daycare center in Riverside, California, on the state register since 1992. It is licensed for 23 children and serves preschool ages.

Sunshine Early Childhood Center is a public school program operated by the Riverside Unified School District.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $832 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 330910849
Licence statusActive since 1992
Licensed capacity23 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 2
Type A (immediate risk)0102 of 397 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit April 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

What parents say

This has been the best school for my 4 year old daughter. The classes are small, children get to go outside and plant and harvest in their section designated for them to learn hands-on. Teachers are trained and able to asses children on individual basis. They recommended my daughter attend their speech classes and that along with her daily socialization has made a huge difference! she is now talking just like her…

Laura Palacios · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

This is a wonderful school. I can not say enough about how wonderful the staff is for my special needs kiddo. I saw a previous review about how the front staff was rude but that's probably because this is not a daycare it is a school and they are VERY protective of the kids here. (Thank goodness.) No, you can not walk in off the street and ask for a tour. This is the riverside school district, and you do need to have…

Keepitsecret Keepitsafe · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I have visited this site twice and I have called several times. The reason behind me contacting them so much is because it is hard to find care for special needs children and this is who was recommended. Upon my very first visit the women in the front were very rude. Not a hello, how can we help, nothing. I don’t know about you but this is a little unsettling because if they aren’t worried about appearance imagine…

NEWGRAD ha · 2/5 on Google · a year ago

I am grateful to this wonderful school for welcoming my son, Michael Díaz, and helping him succeed in every aspect of his education. Thank you to everyone who does their best to make this school thrive and to help so many other mothers.

Jeimy Zambrano · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

9390 California Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503

Questions about Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School

Is Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 330910849), with a licensed capacity of 23 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 2. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School take?

Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School cost?

Rusd/Sunshine Elementary School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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