A Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool & Child Care in Castle Rock, CO
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® of Castle Rock will be the 7th location in the Denver metro area. The school is located at the South west corner of Limelight Ave and Prairie Hawk Dr across from the Castle Rock Fire Station #154.
Our all-inclusive, private preschool program provides educational child care to children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten in the Castle Rock, Parker, and Franktown.
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, afternoon snack, and extracurricular activities.
What Makes Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® so Special?
It’s all About our 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 Castle Rock Leadership Team
Ms. Crysta
Program Director
Hello! I’m Crysta, and I am so excited to join the Little Sunshine’s family as the Program Director in Castle Rock. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with a minor in Elementary Education and have more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education. I began my career as an Infant Nursery Supervisor, a position I held for nine years and one that deepened my passion for providing exceptional care and forming lasting relationships with families. This experience motivated me to expand my role and become a Program Director, where I now mentor my colleagues and work to build a strong, supportive community. I’ve held my director’s license since 2018 and truly appreciate being part of the educational and developmental journey that unfolds in our schools.
As a Colorado native, I grew up in Golden, otherwise known as “where the West lives.” I have been married to my incredible husband, a Police Sergeant in Castle Rock, for more than11 years. We have two daughters, Annabella and Kinsley. We love spending time with our dog Luna and doing fun activities as a family.
At Little Sunshine’s, I am committed to creating an environment where children can thrive, learn, and feel valued every day. I am dedicated to working closely with families to ensure we provide the highest quality of care and education that aligns with our mission of inspiring lifelong learners.
Educational Child Care Programs in Castle Rock, CO
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.
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What Our Families Are Saying
J.W.
My one-year-old recently joined the Treasure Island classroom and I am so pleased with our experience thus far. My kiddo has a little bit of separation anxiety but he has warmed up to her teacher pretty quickly and she is absolutely wonderful at sending us all of the app updates and pictures throughout the day. The LuvNotes my husband and I receive really make a huge difference in giving us peace of mind.
Stephanie
We knew we found the perfect daycare for our baby the moment we set foot inside. LSP is a beautiful, welcoming, and clean facility. We’ve toured multiple facilities before LSP and all of them lacked something whether it be warmth, cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and/or kind people. LSP is that and more. Being a first time mom, it was critical for me to ensure our baby was in the best environment for their development. Also it gives me peace of mind knowing and seeing (with updates!) my baby having fun and learning tons! I can’t recommend LSP enough. Shout out to the staff and the wonderful teachers!!! My kiddo loves them! P.s. I LOVE it when they occasionally give free treats to the parents. 😉
Mishel
I was heartbroken when I found out my son’s daycare was closing their infant room, but am so thankful that we found Little Sunshine’s Playhouse. We absolutely love it here! The director and assistant director are so friendly, personable, and caring! Most importantly, my son loves going every day! He is never sad and has learned so much already! The teachers are doing a great job. I’m happy to know that he has been able to build strong real with the staff! I also love the daily notes and photos that are sent about their day! I look forward to it every afternoon! As an educator myself, I have really high expectations for child care/school for my children! I would absolutely recommend LSP.