Parents relish the joy of watching young children form relationships with friends, teachers and others. It turns out that socialization is actually an important part of early childhood development and promotes positive outcomes later in life. Even better news is that social skills can be taught, similarly to academic subjects like math, reading or science. […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, we encourage all interested families with preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners to participate in a trial exploratory day. We schedule these for two hours during the most active period of the day so the child and parents can get a glimpse of our daily schedules, which include circle time, art class, […]
Placing your little ones in a preschool program is a decision parents don’t take lightly, and neither do we. A ton of questions wonder through your mind about daily schedule, curriculum, security and many more. These are all topics we love discussing in our initial interview with families because at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool […]
Many parents wonder when their child is old enough to start learning about science. As it turns out, science is actually an important part of early childhood education, along with basic skills like reading and math. Science taps into preschoolers’ natural curiosity and helps them to cultivate a lifelong desire to learn. Young children need […]
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® was voted the 2017 Best Preschool in the Ozarks in a contest hosted by Springfield News-Leader. The award marks the ninth consecutive year Little Sunshine’s Playhouse has received the title. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse (LSP) maintains a brand image of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education. With a master-planned, […]
