Sunshine School & Development Center

Sunshine School & Development Center For years, having a disability meant being labeled or underestimated for the rest of your life.

Serving NWA since 1958, Sunshine School & Development Center is shattering limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. In every space, individuals would be categorized, written off, or separated. Thankfully, Sunshine School & Development Center was founded with a commitment to seeing potential, not problems. Since 1958, Sunshine School has served thousands of people in the community by offering a range of services in order to benefit every child and client that we serve. Our mission is to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. Because of our work, families are better advocates, students aren't limited by their labels, and adults with disabilities thrive in their communities.

TONIGHT at Sunshine School — Family Resources & Education Training Night ✏️🗒️Don’t forget to join us at 6pm for an eveni...
02/19/2026

TONIGHT at Sunshine School — Family Resources & Education Training Night ✏️🗒️

Don’t forget to join us at 6pm for an evening of learning, support, and connection with helpful tools for kindergarten transition, IEPs, advocating for your child, Medicaid/TEFRA/waiver info and more! 📚🎓🏫

We have local experts ready to share their experiences and tips so you leave feeling empowered and prepared for your child’s journey ☀️

Sign up at to attend: forms.office.com/r/nr0EuJGR8v

It’s that time of year again — Sunshine Gala! 🤠☀️Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th and join us at Ledger Bent...
02/19/2026

It’s that time of year again — Sunshine Gala! 🤠☀️

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th and join us at Ledger Bentonville for a party in your country-chic attire! 🪩🎉🥂💃🏽 The night will be full of dinner, drinks, dancing, and live & silent auctions to benefit children of all ages touched by disability. ♿️🌈

Visit our page for sponsorship opportunities, ticket information, and more 📲 nwasunshineschool.org/gala

Meet Sunshine Sally, our goose mascot! 🪿 She showed up in her Valentine’s best and started spreading smiles as our famil...
02/14/2026

Meet Sunshine Sally, our goose mascot! 🪿 She showed up in her Valentine’s best and started spreading smiles as our families came to school 💕 Watching our students in their heart outfits stop to admire Sunshine Sally just makes the whole day feel extra special!
 
Our classrooms were full of hands-on Valentine fun with exploring and discovering all the red and pink sensory treasures! ❤️ We also shared some love with our amazing team and enjoyed sweet treats as a reminder that small teams committed to a big cause really can achieve anything. ☀️
 
We’re wishing all of our incredible families and supporters a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with so much love. Thank you for being part of our Sunshine family! 🌈

Family Resources & Education Training Night is coming up! ✨🌈Join us for an evening of learning, support, and connection ...
02/06/2026

Family Resources & Education Training Night is coming up! ✨🌈

Join us for an evening of learning, support, and connection as we share helpful tools for:
📚 Kindergarten transition & IEPs
💙 Advocating for your child
📝 Medicaid, TEFRA & waiver info

🗓 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sunshine School | Rogers, AR

Hear from amazing local experts and leave feeling empowered and prepared for what’s next!

👉 Scan the QR code or sign up here: http://forms.office.com/r/nr0EuJGR8v

Let’s learn, grow, and shine together! ☀️💛

Sunshine School will be OPEN tomorrow, January 28th! ☀️🌈 Buses will be operating and families will be contacted if their...
01/27/2026

Sunshine School will be OPEN tomorrow, January 28th! ☀️🌈 Buses will be operating and families will be contacted if their child’s route is unable to run.🚍 We can’t wait to see you!

For everyone’s safety, Sunshine School will be closed again on Tuesday, January 27 due to winter weather. Stay cozy and ...
01/26/2026

For everyone’s safety, Sunshine School will be closed again on Tuesday, January 27 due to winter weather. Stay cozy and we can’t wait to see you soon! ☀️❄️

❄️ Due to weather conditions, Sunshine School will be closed Monday, January 26th to keep our families and staff safe. S...
01/25/2026

❄️ Due to weather conditions, Sunshine School will be closed Monday, January 26th to keep our families and staff safe. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon! ☀️💙

SUNSHINE FAMILIES & VISITORS: The forecast is calling for a potential snow storm here in NW Arkansas this weekend. ❄️ We...
01/22/2026

SUNSHINE FAMILIES & VISITORS: The forecast is calling for a potential snow storm here in NW Arkansas this weekend. ❄️ We understand our families rely on us for their children's developmental and therapy needs, so we will continue closely monitoring weather conditions while prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.

As of now, the snow is expected to arrive Friday night, continuing to Saturday, and we have no plans for early dismissal at this time. This could change if the weather moves in sooner. A decision regarding Monday's services will be made by 6am on Monday morning.

Stay warm, drive safely, and enjoy a snow day treat once the flakes start falling! ❄️☕️

We are hiring bus drivers - No CDL required! 🚍🚐Our bus drivers transport Sunshine students to and from school during the...
01/08/2026

We are hiring bus drivers - No CDL required! 🚍🚐

Our bus drivers transport Sunshine students to and from school during the week. They follow a pre-planned route and assume responsibility for the safety of children during loading and unloading.

If you're interested in this opportunity, visit our website to apply today! 📲 nwasunshineschool.org/join-our-team

Happy New Year from Sunshine School! 🎉As we start 2026, we are compelled to reflect on the smiles and successes in our h...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Sunshine School! 🎉

As we start 2026, we are compelled to reflect on the smiles and successes in our halls, and it’s because of the immense impact you have on the lives of so many. Support from our community fuels the growth of our services, including specialized therapy, early childhood education, and family advocacy. Whether you made a gift or shared your time and resources with us in 2025, your support is the consistent light guiding our mission, shining through every ‘Wow!’ moment and milestone reached.

We look forward to growing our services and sharing more successes with you in 2026! ☀️♿️🌈

REMINDER: Sunshine School will be CLOSED for winter break December 24th - January 2nd ❄️⛄️We will be back to our regular...
12/23/2025

REMINDER: Sunshine School will be CLOSED for winter break December 24th - January 2nd ❄️⛄️

We will be back to our regular hours of operation on Monday, January 5th. Have a safe and happy holiday break!

FAMILIES & VISITORS: Sunshine School will be CLOSED for winter break December 24th - January 2nd ❄️⛄️We will be back to ...
12/15/2025

FAMILIES & VISITORS: Sunshine School will be CLOSED for winter break December 24th - January 2nd ❄️⛄️

We will be back to our regular hours of operation on Monday, January 5th.

Address

3400 N Woods Lane
Rogers, AR
72756

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:45am - 3pm

Telephone

+14796363190

Website

http://linktr.ee/sunshineschooldevcenter

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Developing and enriching lives since 1958

We envision a world where individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential as active members in their communities.

OUR HISTORY

The Sunshine School & Development Center has been serving NWA for 60 years. The inaugural class was held in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Rogers and consisted of two children, one with Down’s syndrome and the other with a severe brain injury resulting in developmental delays. In 1958 the public education system didn’t have a place for children with special needs. The families of these two children – the Clardy’s and the Briley’s – needed a place for their own children to learn, so they started Sunshine School. Mrs. Clardy and Mrs. Briley were the teachers. By the end of the first month six more children had joined.

Now, 60 years later, Sunshine School & Development Center serves families and individuals of all ages with unique needs by providing therapy, education, and support.