A little sunshine, every day.Family child care in Lancaster, Massachusetts
Sunshine Daycare · Lancaster, MA

Meet the people
behind the sunshine.

Raquel and Hévila bring a personal, caring touch to family child care in Lancaster, Massachusetts.

Familiar faces. Thoughtful care.

A relationship,
not just a routine.

Parents’ reviews often mention the people behind the care. That personal connection is at the heart of Sunshine Daycare by Rachel.

Raquel

Owner & child care provider

With more than 20 years of child care experience, Raquel leads Sunshine Daycare by Rachel with a focus on warmth, patience and respect. Her approach is rooted in the relationships children and families build in a home setting.

Hévila

Child care assistant

Hévila works alongside Raquel in caring for the children. Families have highlighted the kindness and attention they both bring to the program in their Google reviews.

Team portraits and full biographies will be added after Raquel approves them.

What matters in our home.

Warm relationships

Individual attention, kindness and familiar faces help children feel at home.

Learning with curiosity

Age-appropriate activities encourage children to explore ideas and practice new skills.

A family partnership

Getting to know each family is the first step toward understanding a child’s needs.

From the families who know us

Their words.
Our greatest sunshine.

5.0
15 Google reviews
★★★★★
“I can see his progress, how much he is learning, and how happy he is to go every day. That gives me so much peace of mind as a parent.”
Darlene HenriqueGoogle review
★★★★★
“Raquel is wonderful, she watched both of my kids for almost 3 years until they started school. She is super sweet and caring.”
Krystal Frias DeSouzaGoogle review
★★★★★
“My daughter absolutely loved the time she spent at Sunshine Daycare! She was always happy and excited to go, and that says so much about the loving and welcoming environment Raquel creates for the children.”
Kandry LessaGoogle review

Excerpts from Google reviews. Rating recorded September 15, 2026.

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Your next step

Let’s get to know
your family.

Every family starts with a conversation. Choose the way you feel most comfortable reaching out — we’ll take it from there.

  1. Choose how you’d like to connect.
  2. Raquel reviews your family’s care needs.
  3. A visit is arranged after provider approval.
No pressure to book. A request is the start of a conversation, not a confirmed tour or enrollment.
37 Sterling St, Lancaster, MA 01523
(508) 371-5444
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