Preschool & Daycare in Queen Creek, AZ | Little Sunshine’s Playhouse®
Our all-inclusive, private preschool program provides educational child care to infants and children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten in Queen Creek, AZ.
Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool & Daycare in Queen Creek, AZ
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Queen Creek, AZ will open in the late 2027 season and will be the fifth Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in the Phoenix metro.
To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday.
Our all-inclusive monthly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and extracurricular activities.
Now Pre-Enrolling
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm
Educational Programs
From 6 weeks to 6 years, we have everything you need to help your child thrive at each stage of their development.
Learning blooms best when given the right conditions to flourish. Our innovative Reggio-Emilia inspired classrooms create an environment that is close to home and allows our students to self-direct and self-pace their interests, allowing a love of learning to take root naturally. Our educators don’t use checklists, they attend to your child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development so they grow in confidence and independence.
Experience a Little Sunshine’s
Want to know what it is like with Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® in your life? Learn just what makes choosing us as your child’s educators different. From our commitment to daily 2-way communication, safety and security, and red carpet convenience to a comforting home-like environment– we’ll be your child’s home away from home and bring you peace of mind every moment you spend away.
Join Us for an Admissions Call
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Queen Creek will be the 5th location in the Phoenix metro area and is conveniently located on S Meridian Rd, just minutes from Queen Creek Marketplace and Queen Creek High School. We proudly serve families in Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa, and San Tan Valley. Schedule your admissions call to learn about our unique approach to helping your child learn and grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions for our Queen Creek Preschool
What ages do you serve in Queen Creek, AZ, and do you offer infant care? We provide premium early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, and children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse is one of the only Reggio Emilia-inspired programs in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley to offer dedicated, specialized care for infants starting at 6 weeks old. Our infant program runs on low student-to-teacher ratios and is designed to ease the back-to-work transition for busy families.
What is included in your all-inclusive tuition? Our tuition is completely all-inclusive to take the morning scramble off busy families. We provide premium baby formula, healthy baby food, and chef-prepared organic breakfasts, lunches, and snacks daily from our private kitchen. We also supply all diapers, wipes, and educational supplies, so parents never have to pack a lunch or prep daily items.
How does your Reggio Emilia curriculum differ from other Queen Creek preschools? Unlike traditional preschool programs or rigid worksheet-based daycares in Queen Creek, our proprietary Creatively Shine™ curriculum is Reggio Emilia-inspired. We treat learning as an interactive adventure driven by child-led, project-based inquiry. Children explore their world in specially designed spaces, including our classroom environments, creative art ateliers, and outdoor sensory nature play areas.
What are your hours of operation, and do you offer part-time options? Our Queen Creek school is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, providing reliable coverage for working families commuting across the East Valley. To fit different household schedules, we offer full-time care along with flexible part-time options, including our 3-day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) and 2-day (Tuesday/Thursday) programs.
How do you keep parents updated during the day, and what are your safety features? We give parents complete peace of mind through our secure LuvNotes® mobile app, which delivers real-time photo and video updates along with napping, dining, and developmental milestones. For safety, our campus features secure double-entry biometric locks and our signature Red Carpet Service™ for safe, convenient curbside drop-off and pick-up.
Where will Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Queen Creek be located, and when does it open? Our new Queen Creek campus is located at 21830 S Meridian Rd, just minutes from Queen Creek Marketplace and Queen Creek High School, serving families across Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa, and San Tan Valley. The school is scheduled to open in the late 2027 season, and we are pre-enrolling now and welcoming Founding Families.
Visit Our Queen Creek Location
Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Queen Creek
21830 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(520) 720-3996
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We want to get to know your family. Start a conversation today to discover why our students shine.