RSCE - Regional Services Education Center

Sunrise Children's Center

Ages 12 months to 6 years

Before and After School Program through Grade 4

Sunrise is an inclusionary early childhood educational center. There are approximately 125 students with 10% of children identified with special needs. Children are placed at Sunrise by their parents and by local school districts. The U.S. Department of Education has nationally recognized Sunrise as a model inclusionary program, and the Milford Area Business and Professional Women’s Club honored Sunrise as “Business of the Year” in 1998.

Sunrise provides programs for children ages 12 months to age 6, both full-day and half-day programs, an after-school program for children through grade 4, as well as a summer program for all children. Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Early Behavioral Supports, and other specialized services as needed are provided for children with disabilities.

Sunrise Children's Center

94 Rt. 101A, P.O.Box 370
Amherst, NH 03031

603-886-0110
Fax: 603-689-7141

Nancy Gagnon, Director
Maureen Wheatcraft,
   Assistant Director
Number of Children Served:    Approx. 125 (Full and Part-time
   enrollments)
Number of Staff: Approx. 35
   (Full/Part-time)
Ratio Students to Staff: Approx. 4:1