Routines and set schedules are a part of life, and they are especially important for your children. Set schedules establish normalcy and a sense of security, and lay the foundation for good patterns throughout your child’s life. Parents and preschool organizations like Little Sunshine’s Playhouse who create consistent routines help children develop good habits for […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Dec. 19, 2019 — Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool Chief Operating Officer Abby Davis has been named Director of the Pediatric Brain Foundation. The Pediatric Brain Foundation is a Missouri-based not for profit led by Matt and Rochette Dahler, founders of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool. The foundation provides financial support to families with children diagnosed with […]
It’s officially the holidays and that means families will be celebrating. From hosting events at your home to making holiday travel plans, this is the busiest time of year for many people. Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, safety is still a real concern, particularly when it comes to holiday decorations. Despite the […]
At Little Sunshine’s, our early educators are dedicated, passionate professionals who know how to engage each of their students every day. Our teachers across the county are the game-changers. They are dedicated, passionate and truly know how to engage each of their students every day. We are pleased to announce that our 2019 November National […]
The holidays are the main time of the year when parents and caregivers are looking for the best educational toys for their children. School-age and preschool-age children benefit from a variety of fun, hands-on learning tools, while parents of older children are often looking for toys that focus more on core competencies like math, spelling, […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Dec. 10, 2019 — Prominent real estate developer Buttry & Brown Development, LLC pledges $50M in funds to Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool to further its national expansion plans. Prior to their recent pledge, Buttry & Brown has already invested approximately $65 million to build and develop 14 LSP preschools across the county. This includes projects located in Austin, San […]
At Little Sunshine’s, giving back to our 23 communities is so important to us, that’s why we’ve identified November as our month of “Giving Back”. Better yet, it’s our curriculum theme! That means we’re teaching the importance of helping thy neighbor to our students, the future leaders of America. In honor of our theme, we’ve […]
Our teachers across the county are the game-changers. They are dedicated, passionate and truly know how to engage each of their students every day. It is incredibly hard to choose just one teacher each month, but we are pleased to announce that our 2019 October National Teacher of the Month is Patty Blankinship of Little […]
Learning to cook is a wonderful activity with many benefits for young children. It’s a great opportunity for some quality family time. Dinnertime is more exciting for kids when they get to help! Cooking expands your child’s vocabulary as they learn the names of their favorite foods. It also lets kids practice measuring ingredients and […]
It starts with a routine shopping trip. Then seemingly out of nowhere, your 2-year-old spies something tempting in the toy aisle. Before you know it, everyone is staring as your child’s piercing screams fill the air. It’s a tantrum. Why is this happening? Is your child trying to embarrass you on purpose? Are you starting […]
