Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool & Child Care in Springfield, MO at Claremont
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse
& Preschool® of Claremont opened in 2008 and was the second Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in Springfield, Missouri. The school is located in the Southeast part of Springfield off Battlefield Rd. behind Metropolitan Grill.
Our all-inclusive, private preschool program provides educational child care to children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten in the Springfield, Rogersville, and Nixa communities.
In order to cater to your family’s unique child care needs, we offer a variety of schedule options, which are M-F, MWF and Tues./Thurs. Our monthly tuition rates include: formula, wipes, baby food, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
What Makes Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® so Special?
It’s all About our Springfield, MO Families.
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we are committed to providing you the highest quality of communication, security, and innovative conveniences through our Distinctive Services so you can take comfort in knowing your child is in the very best care.
Our Proprietary Reggio Emilia-Inspired Curriculum
Creatively Shine®
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine®, is based on the latest research and trends to prepare your children for their educational careers equipping them with cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills.
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool® we believe that a child’s work is play. We teach children age-appropriate lessons, manners, and social skills all through creative and purposeful play. We believe that if children enjoy learning at a young age it will carry with them throughout their lives.
Each month we have original projects, provide each classroom with new materials that reflect the monthly theme and provide related activities to support the individual concepts of the “whole child.”
Our Springfield, MO at Claremont Leadership Team
Ms. Anna
PROGRAM Director
Hello, my name is Anna, and I am so excited to serve you as Program Director of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Springfield at Claremont. I am so happy to be part of your children’s and family’s lives.
I found my passion for early childhood education starting in 2013. Since then, I’ve worked as a lead teacher for several years. After gaining nine years of wonderful experience as an early educator. I continuously strive to provide the very best learning experience while still creating lots of fun memories in our program – after all, children learn best through play!
A little about myself, I have a wonderful husband that I have been married to for a little over three years, and have a daughter who keeps us very busy and keeps life so fun. During my free time, I love to spend time at the lake with my family, taking trips with my family and watching my daughter experience new things! My husband and I love to go camping and be outside. Hiking in the mountains or swimming in the ocean is what I find the most relaxing.
I look forward to helping create fun and happiness in your child’s life.
Ms. Shanna
Assistant Director
Hello! My name is Shanna, and I am so excited to be the Assistant Director at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Springfield at Claremont! I have been with Little Sunshine’s Playhouse for three years, beginning my journey as an infant teacher, and in July 2023 becoming the Head Teacher. I have such a passion for fostering children’s growth and consider the students and families at Little Sunshine’s to be my home away from home.
I have vast experience with different age groups in childcare and am always inspired to continue growing my knowledge to best teach our little ones. I have been in childcare for almost 10 years, primarily having teaching experience with infants and toddlers!
On a personal note, I am originally from the Chicagoland area, and moved to Springfield, MO in 2020! Outside of work, I love to spend time with my fiancé, nieces and nephews, and precious pup! We love going to the movies, seeing concerts, and cheering on our favorite football team! Go Chiefs!
Educational Child Care Programs in Springfield, MO
Infant Program (6 weeks – 1 year)
Our highly trained infant teachers partner with you to ensure your baby’s developmental needs are met every step along the way. Our nursery staff create predictable routines and nurturing classroom environments that foster social and emotional development in your baby.
Our toddler classrooms are designed to encourage purposeful play where our teachers guide your child through age-appropriate learning experiences that prepare them with the knowledge they need to be confident as they grow.
Early Preschool Program (2-3 years)
Your child’s preschool teacher and our classroom create a nurturing, home-like classroom environment where your toddler is treated as a capable individual, whose opinions, actions and thoughts are respected and valued.
We design our preschool classrooms with developmental milestones in mind and equip each classroom with age-appropriate, educational toys to help continue inspiring your preschoolers curiosity and desire to learn and engage with their classmates and their environment.
It is our mission to prepare your child for a successful year in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Our skilled pre-K teachers help build essential skills by carefully crafting engaging activities that balance instructed learning and purposeful play.
Our Springfield, MO at Claremont Preschool
What Our Claremont Families Are Saying
Brittany
My daughter has been going here for a full year now and loves it. She is thrilled to run in and see her teacher every day. I’m happy that her teachers love her and take care of her so I don’t have to worry.
Meghan
My 1.5-year-old has been attending this school for about 6 months now. It was hard to “let go” and send my daughter to daycare, but any morning that she was hesitant to stay, her teacher called me an hour or two later to check in so I knew my little one was happy. The daily personalized LuvNotes and pics are the highlight of my afternoons. Most importantly, her teachers and the staff never fail to let me know how much they love and care about my daughter. Couldn’t imagine taking her anywhere else!
Ed
I can’t say enough good things about this place. Today was my son’s last day here, as he is about to start Kindergarten. They have taken immaculate care of him and I highly recommend LSP. All of the staff is great, and my son has learned a lot while being here. I would give six stars if I could!