Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool & Child Care for Gilbert, AZ Families
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® of Gilbert at Higley opened in 2019 and is the third Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in Arizona. The school is located in the southeast part of Gilbert across the street from Walgreens on the opposite corner!
Our all-inclusive, private program provides educational care to children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. Communities around us are Stratland Estates, Whitewing Estates, San Tan Ranch, Caberra Estates, Windmill Ranch, Coronado Ranch, Weston Ranch, Seville, Shamrock Estates.
In order to cater to your family’s unique child care needs, we offer a variety of schedule options, which are M-F, MWF and Tues./Thurs. Our monthly tuition rates include; formula, wipes, baby food, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks, and extracurricular activities.
What Makes Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® so Special?
It’s all About our Gilbert Families.
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we are committed to providing you the highest quality of communication, security and innovative conveniences through our Distinctive Services so you can take comfort in knowing your child is in the very best care.
Our Proprietary Reggio Emilia-Inspired Curriculum
Creatively Shine®
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine®, is based on the latest research and trends to prepare your children for their educational careers equipping them with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills.
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool® we believe that a child’s work is play. We teach children age-appropriate lessons, manners and social skills all through creative and purposeful play. We believe that if children enjoy learning at a young age it will carry with them throughout their lives.
Each month we have original projects, provide each classroom with new materials that reflect the monthly theme and provide related activities to support the individual concepts of the “whole child.”
Our Gilbert, AZ Leadership Team
Ms. Mary
Program Director
Hello! My name is Mary, and I am so excited to be the Program Director at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Gilbert at Higley. I have been with Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool since February 2022. I started as head teacher, and I have always enjoyed working with children and am excited to continue to do so.
I have experience with all ages in child care and continue to educate myself to have a lasting impact on the children and families in my care. I have worked in childcare for 10 years and three of those years were focused on teaching pre-k children.
I have lived in Arizona all my life. Although the heat can be tough, I love our winter seasons! Outside of work I enjoy reading, watching tv shows with my husband, shopping, and cuddling with our dog!
Ms. Morgan
Assistant Director
Hello families! My name is Morgan, and I am delighted to serve as the Assistant Director of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Gilbert at Higley. Each day, I am grateful for the chance to work in a role that brings me immense joy and fulfillment. Building meaningful connections with children, families, and teachers, and witnessing the milestones and achievements of our young learners, is an incredibly rewarding experience that I cherish deeply.
My journey in early childhood education began in 2011, and I found my perfect fit at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in 2019. Over the years, I have had the privilege of embracing various roles, from starting as an assistant teacher to now leading as the Assistant Director. It has been an exciting adventure, and I eagerly look forward to the future and the continued growth of our amazing community.
Outside of work, I love to stay active by riding my bike, exploring new destinations, swimming, and coaching soccer. Spending quality time with my family and friends is also very important to me. No matter where I am, I always find myself surrounded by children, and that truly is my happiest place to be!
Explore our Child Care Programs
Infant Program (6 weeks – 1 year)
Our highly trained infant teachers partner with you to ensure your baby’s developmental needs are met every step along the way. Our nursery staff create predictable routines and nurturing classroom environments that foster social and emotional development in your baby.
Our toddler classrooms are designed to encourage purposeful play where our teachers guide your child through age-appropriate learning experiences that prepare them with the knowledge they need to be confident as they grow.
Early Preschool Program (2-3 years)
Your child’s preschool teacher and our classroom create a nurturing, home-like classroom environment where your toddler is treated as a capable individual, whose opinions, actions and thoughts are respected and valued.
We design our preschool classrooms with developmental milestones in mind and equip each classroom with age-appropriate, educational toys to help continue inspiring your preschoolers curiosity and desire to learn and engage with their classmates and their environment.
It is our mission to prepare your child for a successful year in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Our skilled pre-K teachers help build essential skills by carefully crafting engaging activities that balance instructed learning and purposeful play.
Our Gilbert, AZ Preschool
What Our Higley Families Are Saying
Amanda
Our daughter has attended LSP Higley since they opened and she was 6 months old. A year later we are so amazed at her development. She is so well taken care of and learning so much every day. Her current teacher is wonderful and a great communicator which makes things so easy! The head teachers are outstanding as well! It truly feels like family is taking care of our little girl. I couldn’t recommend it any more highly.
Ashley
We have been taking our son to LSP Higley since it opened and I can’t say enough good things about it! The things he does each day are so awesome, he really enjoys his time there and I love the structure they give. Getting to see his day in the LuvNotes they send is refreshing and makes us feel like we know what happens at school. His current teacher is really helping him navigate his two-year-old life! They are nurturing and communicative with us. We couldn’t be happier!
Valerie
I tried a couple of different daycares and Montessori’s in the area but they were so bad I took my baby out and hired an educated child development nanny to care for my babies. Then LSP was opened in our area and I really wanted my girls to have more experience/social time with other children. So I took the leap by becoming one of the Founding Families. I’m very particular and they exceed my expectations daily!! I couldn’t be happier with the experience, teaching, development, and amazing teachers. My girl’s teachers are top-notch and go above and beyond!