February 3, 2020
Children’s brains develop extremely fast, especially from birth to the age of 3. More broadly, the first eight years of a child’s life can build a foundation for future health and success. Research has demonstrated that quality early childhood is critical to proper brain development, and practically every experience during this time has a profound […]
December 11, 2019
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 […]
August 23, 2019
What is community helper? Helpfulness is an important part of good social development, and there are many excellent ways for children to practice being helpful — from putting toys back on the shelf to collecting food for neighbors in need. We can also introduce kids to the many grown-ups who work to make life better […]
May 21, 2019
As math grows more important for the careers of the future, a quality preschool math curriculum will play a crucial role in preparing your child for a lifetime of success. Knowledge of math at ages 3 to 5 improves kindergarten readiness and predicts future achievement well into high school, and kids with better math skills […]
September 13, 2018
Starting school can be exciting and intimidating for students of all ages, but especially for very young children. As a parent, you can rest assured that separation anxiety when starting school is a normal part of child development and that it may show up on the first day for some kids, or emerge later in the […]
July 30, 2018
As a national preschool organization we know how picky children can be about what they eat – we get it! That’s why we put a lot of thought and planning in to making sure our meals and snacks not only taste good, but also provide lots of nutrients needed for children to grow and maintain […]