Choosing a quality preschool is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child. Early childhood education plays a seminal role in cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. It prepares young learners for long-term academic and life success. But what should you look for when researching preschools in your area? Professor Deborah Stipek, […]
If you’re wondering whether you should invest in your child’s future through early childhood education, the answer is yes. Once you understand the importance of early education, it’s time to choose a preschool program that meets your child’s needs. Here are some common questions surrounding the topic of early childhood education: Q: What are the […]
The years from birth to age 5 are special years in children’s lives. During this time, they begin to express their personalities, which can be adorable, hilarious and even embarrassing at times (as nearly every parent or caregiver can attest). These years are also a crucial time for cognitive, emotional and social development. Early childhood […]
Getting the kids ready for school in the morning is enough of a task. Picking out clothes, getting them dressed, making sure their teeth are brushed, then wrangling them into the car to take them to preschool for the day. Not only that, you’re responsible for getting them into the classroom without a tantrum or […]
Wow! What a year 2017 was for Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool™! It was a busy, successful and truly fulfilling year. Every educator and management team member contributed something special and lasting to our team, and we are happy to have so many candidates for National Teacher of the Year. Our successes lay at the […]
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool™ was featured in the Granite Bay View magazine here. Article is republished with permission. By Graham Womack It’s little wonder why Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool chose Granite Bay for its first California location. The Springfield, Missouri-based franchise, with 20 sites around the United States, isn’t a one-size-fits-all model of […]
December has been filled with holidays and hardworking teachers! We had a wonderful and talented group of educators nominated for the Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Company-Wide December Teacher of the Month, and the choice was a tough one. Thank you to the men and women who educate and love on our children every day. The following […]
Springfield Business Journal Selects Springfield 40 Under 40 Honorees Influential in Business and Community SPRINGFIELD, MO—The Springfield Business Journal annually features 40 influential leaders under the age of 40 in the Springfield, Mo., area. Mary Bozarth, In-House General Counsel for Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, has been selected among Springfield 40 Under 40 honorees. Award […]
SPRINGFIELD, MO– Governor Eric Greitens recently appointed 30 influential women to serve in leadership positions on several state boards and commissions in the state of Missouri. Among them was Springfield native, Mary Bozarth, who was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board (CANRB) for the objective of reviewing appeals of decisions made by […]
November has been a very busy and successful month at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool! Two new schools were opened during the month. Franklin, Tennessee, opened their doors November 6, and Granite Bay, California, opened November 27. Our educators are truly the best, and we are so lucky to have them!! The following teachers were […]
