Warm relationships
Responsive care helps children build confidence and feel genuinely known.
About Sunny Side
A family-centered child care experience with warmth at the heart of every day
Sunny Side Family Child Care is designed to feel welcoming, steady, and joyful for both children and the families who trust their care.
Our story
From pediatric nurse to Sunny Side founder
Before Sunny Side, I spent my early career as a pediatric nurse in my home country. When I became a mother for the first time, the only child care options nearby were large, impersonal facilities — and like so many new parents, I couldn't shake the worry of not knowing how my child was really being cared for during the day. To stay close to my little one, I took a nursing job inside the daycare she attended. That experience shaped everything that came next.
In 2011, our family moved to the United States, and in 2013, Sunny Side Family Child Care was born. I built it to be the place my younger self would have wanted for her own child — a private, home-like environment where children are safe, genuinely known, and nourished with home-cooked meals made by people who truly care.
For more than 13 years, that mission hasn't changed. Sunny Side is a second home: a warm, loving space where children play, learn, and grow together — and where parents can breathe easy knowing their child is in caring hands.
“I didn’t start Sunny Side because I wanted to open a daycare. I started it because I wanted to create the kind of place I wished existed for my own daughter.”
Our philosophy
Children thrive when care feels personal, consistent, and kind.
Sunny Side blends a calm home atmosphere with engaging daily experiences that help children feel secure, curious, and ready to grow.
The environment is built to support strong relationships, meaningful routines, and a sense of belonging that families can feel from the very first visit.
Home-like comfort
A familiar setting supports smoother transitions and a sense of calm.
Multilingual connection
Communication with families is supported in English, Armenian, and Russian.
Glendale roots
The care experience is grounded in the needs of local families and their daily routines.
What families can expect
- Thoughtful routines that bring comfort and structure
- Playful learning experiences with creativity woven into the day
- A setting that encourages kindness, confidence, and independence
- Open, welcoming communication with caregivers and parents
