Making learning fun in Boston — for 31 years
A neighborhood daycare in Jamaica Plain for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Caring for Boston families since 1995.
- Licensed childcare center
- Spanish and English every day
- Childcare vouchers welcome
Ages 3 months–5 years · Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm · 177 Green St, Jamaica Plain
A school that feels like home
Small rooms, the same caring faces every day, and a steady daily rhythm that helps children feel safe. Babies settle in on their own routines, toddlers grow more independent, and preschoolers get ready for kindergarten, all with play, meals, stories and naps along the way.
Our teachers
Many of our teachers have been with us over 15 years. That means the same familiar faces at drop-off, year after year, for your child and for you.
Play, stories, and walks to the park
Every day mixes guided play, books and fresh air, in Spanish and English.
Our teachers plan each week with the ELM Curriculum, so play always has a purpose: new words, counting, sharing and taking turns. Babies explore at their own pace, toddlers try new things with a helping hand, and our preschoolers get ready for kindergarten.
ELM Curriculum
Weekly lesson plans built around each age group.
Learning through play
Blocks, puzzles, paint, music and lots of books.
Every child belongs
We welcome children with different needs.
Daily park walks
The neighborhood is our playground, weather permitting.
Parent testimonials
4.6 ★★★★★ from 32 Google reviews
We had a wonderful experience sending our first-born to Sunny Bear. Miss Michelle and Miss Solanllys took such great care of our son. If we had not moved out of the area, we would have absolutely continued sending our son there longer.
The staff is caring, kind, and attentive, and I feel comfortable knowing that she is in good hands. She enjoys going to daycare and has learned and grown so much since she started. I truly appreciate everything they do for her!
Second kids at Sunny Bear 🐻 no complaints at all, the staff, oh my goodness, they're very kind 😀 the space is very clean and safe, my nephew went there too, and he likes it a lot 😀 my first kid was there until he turned 9 years old 😀
Our daughter has been at Sunny Bear since she was seven months old. Nearly two years later, she's still very happy there! She has loved all her teachers and is so excited whenever we see daycare friends at the playground. The teachers clearly adore the kids.
We absolutely loved our experience at Sunny Bear Academy! The staff is incredibly caring, kind, patient, and dedicated. Ms. Sofi and Ms. Rosa were especially wonderful and always treated our family with so much warmth and genuine care. The love and attention they give the children is truly special. We felt comfortable and confident knowing our child was in such loving hands every day. We are so grateful for everyone at Sunny Bear Academy and would highly recommend them to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, clean and loving daycare! ❤️
We love Sunny Bear! Our son has been there for years and our daughter just started. They both love it. The teachers are warm, kind, and deeply caring. It is easy to get in touch with the staff and everyone is always responsive and helpful. Many of the teachers have been there for a long time and it's clear that they genuinely care about our kids and enjoy being with them. It's wonderful to feel so trusting of our daycare and know that our kids are always well cared for. Our whole family has been very happy here
Sunny Bear in Jamaica Plain is absolutely amazing. They are extremely professional while still treating every child like family, and that level of care really stands out. Their facility and teachers create such a warm, welcoming environment that any child would be excited to be a part of it.
A note from Margaret
I earned my doctorate in engineering, but after my three boys were born, I wanted to be close to them. So I followed my dream and opened a daycare. All these years later, I still love spending my days with the children. Read more →
“I want every child who walks through our door to feel safe, loved and at home, and every parent to feel they've left their child with family."
— Margaret Sukiennik, Ph.D., Owner
Our daycare in Jamaica Plain
Children from 3 months to 5 years: infants, toddlers, and preschool
Open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
177 Green St, Jamaica Plain · (617) 469-3977
Near the Green Street stop on the Orange Line. An easy trip from Forest Hills, Jackson Square, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.
Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (P-177182)