Sunnybeam School is one of the true traditions on Mercer Island. We operate in the historic Lakeview School building, which was built in 1918 to house eight grades of Mercer Island students. In 1988, the building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places. Nuki Fellows and Eleanor Wolf started the preschool in 1957, continuing it until Ms. Fellows' retirement in 1984. Nuki is still an honorary board member for Sunnybeam and attends most school events and class parties.

SunnyDay Camp for Summer 2010:  Sunnybeam is excited to offer the SunnyDay Camp for 3-5 year olds.  The camp offers preschool children the opportunity to learn in meaningful ways both in the classroom and outdoors.  Each session will explore a different theme that relates to the fun of summer and spikes the curiousity of preschoolers and pre-Kindergarteners.  Children are sure to have a blast and be better prepared for the 2010-2011 school year.  Session dates and times:

- June 21st - July 2nd:  Summer Crafts, M/W/F 9-12:30 or T/Th 9-12:30

- July 5th - July 16th: Nature and Science Exploration, M/W/F 9-12:30 or T/Th 9-12:30

Please click here for more program details and information on how to sign up! 

Sunnybeam believes the preschool years should develop a child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth through developmentally appropriate activities. The activities engage children so they can explore, experiment, imitate, ask questions and problem solve. Socialization with other children and creative play opportunities are the foundation of the Sunnybeam program.

• We see your children finding out that there are caring adults outside of their family who love them.
• We see them building their self-confidence as they learn to do new things and make independent choices.
• We see them enjoying the excitement of new friendships as they learn how to be a friend.
• We see them developing an enthusiasm for learning that will last a lifetime.