About Us
Sonia Qquendo, Co-Founder
Sunset Daycare was founded by Sonia Oquendo, a Guatemala-born, Brooklyn-raised mother with a Master's in Psychology from the City University of New York (CUNY). Sonia's passion for child development led her to study the Reggio Emilia approach in Italy and to become certified in mindfulness, social and emotional learning (SEL), and yoga.
Hailey Santiago, Co-Founder
Sonia’s daughter and co-founder, Hailey Santiago, serves as Educational Director while pursuing an Early Childhood Education degree at Hunter College.
Both women have extensive experience in non-profit work, notably fighting child homelessness in Central and South America. Their combined expertise, empathy, and creativity drive Sunset Daycare's mission to provide quality education that meets the needs of today's children in their community.
Community
Sunset Daycare has been part of the Brooklyn Community since 2019
It is a privilege to be part of a community that is multicultural in every way. It has helped us identify not only the beauty of diversity, but also the needs that exist, helping us make our Daycare a more inclusive place for all children and families.
In an effort to give back to our community, scholarship applications are available on request.