Lil’ Sunshine Childcare is a licensed, in-home daycare in Bend, Oregon, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Owned by Tracy Howard, whose background includes 37 years in childhood care and education, the center provides a nurturing setting focused on children’s growth, communication, and early learning. Caregivers teach American Sign Language and speak Spanish daily, giving children opportunities to communicate and express themselves from an early age.

The program welcomes infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with availability varying by season. A typical day may include songs, storytelling, art, nature and sensory play, meals and snacks, and rest. Infant care follows each baby’s individual feeding and sleep needs, with floor play and tummy time encouraged to support movement and development. The daycare also emphasizes cleanliness, with age-appropriate toys, high chairs, and cribs sanitized daily.

Lil’ Sunshine offers tours, enrollment information, and application forms for families considering care. The center operates Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is CPR and first-aid certified. Daycare financial assistance may be available.