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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, a national early education and childcare provider, announced Brett Roubal as CEO of Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. effective today.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, a national premier early childhood education provider, opened their 2nd preschool in the Atlanta market. The new preschool in Roswell, Georgia will serve about 160 students at full capacity and is the 28th location in the U.S. Little Sunshine’s is planning to expand again in Atlanta this fall with a location in Cumming, GA
SEPTEMBER 2020
Inc. magazine revealed that Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool is No. 2690 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
AUGUST 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, a national private preschool program, is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed website, which can be found at the same domain, www.littlesunshine.com. The new site features a modern, mobile-optimized design and improved digital experience for visitors.
JULY 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, a premier early childhood education provider, opened a new preschool and child care program in the Four Points neighborhood of Austin, TX on July 6.
JULY 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® was recognized as the 6th fastest growing company in Springfield by the Springfield Business Journal during their virtual Dynamic Dozen award ceremony.
JUNE 2020
Amber Riddle, Chief Financial Officer of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, has been named the 2020 Financial Executive of the Year by The Springfield Business Journal.
MAY 2020
Inc. magazine revealed that Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® made its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
APRIL 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool® implements hazard pay while retaining all of their almost 800 teachers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APRIL 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool® Chief Financial Officer Named a Director of Pediatric Brain Foundation.
MARCH 2020
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool® Chief Operating Officer Abby Davis has been named Director of the Pediatric Brain Foundation.
DECEMBER 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.
DECEMBER 2019
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, a national premier early childhood education provider, opened a preschool in Broomfield, CO on November 11.
NOVEMBER 2019
Judges selected Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. In-House Counsel, Mary Bozarth, as a Most Influential Woman honoree.
AUGUST 2019
Inc. magazine today revealed that Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® is No. 1950 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
AUGUST 2019
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, a national premier early education and care provider, today announced Brett Roubal has been named as President of Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Roubal’s employment with Little Sunshine’s Playhouse will commence in July.
MAY 2019
Families Voted for the Most Loved Preschool in San Antonio in a contest hosted by Hulafrog.
FEBRUARY 2019
Families Voted for the Most Loved Preschool in Gilbert in a contest hosted by Hulafrog.
FEBRUARY 2019
417 Magazine points you to the most trusted names and faces in the Springfield area. These faces are at the top of their game, keep their customers happy and keep our region moving forward.
JANUARY 2019
Springfield Business Journal names Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. Chief Financial Officer, Amber Riddle, as a “40 Under 40.”
DECEMBER 2018
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on how Little Sunshine Playhouse and Preschool® takes Early Childhood Education to the next level.
SEPTEMBER 2018
With a unique approach to educational child care, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® and its professionals have been recognized in the news all across the U.S.
JULY 2018
For the 4th year in a row, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® makes the Inc. 5000 list.
AUGUST 2018
Springfield Business Journal awards Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® with top honors at the 2018 Economic Impact Award ceremony.
MAY 2018
435 MAGAZINE: EXTRAORDINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
435 Magazine in Kansas City highlights Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool’s® features that make them extraordinary.
FEBRUARY 2018
VOTED BEST PRESCHOOL IN THE OZARKS SINCE 2009
For the ninth consecutive year, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® won Best Preschool in the Ozarks by Springfield News-Leader.
FEBRUARY 2018
Families Voted for the Most Loved Preschool in Scottsdale in a contest hosted by Hulafrog.
FEBRUARY 2018
Families Voted for the Most Loved Preschool in Colorado Springs in a contest hosted by Hulafrog.
FEBRUARY 2018
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® featured as the face of early childhood development for the greater Springfield area.
JANUARY 2018
Springfield Business Journal names Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. In-House Counsel, Mary Bozarth, as a “40 Under 40.”
DECEMBER 2017
Granite Bay View magazine features Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool’s® first California location and its distinctive features.
DECEMBER 2017
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® opens new location in California.
NOVEMBER 2017
Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. In-House Counsel, Mary Bozarth, named to Child Abuse & Neglect State Board.
OCTOBER 2017
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® listed in the Inc 5000 2017 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.
AUGUST 2017
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® named #2 on the Springfield Business Journal’s 2017 Dynamic Dozen List.
MAY 2017
Little Sunshine’s Enterprises, Inc. COO, Nicole Carr, discusses LSP from the owner, employee and customer perspective.
JULY 2015
Southwest Missouri MOMS | Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® founder and CEO Rochette Dahler walks through a day in her life.
MAY 2015
CEO and Founder Rochette Dahler was selected for the 2015 Business Class by Springfield Business Journal.
JUNE 2015
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® receives top honors in two categories in the Best of Gilbert awards.
MAY 2015
Rochette Dahler, founder and CEO of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool®, was selected as a “40 Under 40” honoree.
MARCH 2015
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® tops the Southlake Journal reader’s poll in two categories.
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