Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Chestnut Expy

Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Chestnut Expy

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Where play inspires purpose & families feel at home. and photos and videos of their child(ren).

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® is a nationally Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for children 6 weeks to 6 years—nurturing curiosity, confidence & connection through play-based learning. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool is recognized within the industry for a concept based on higher standards of service, community visibility, and security. LSP offers an identity of unrivaled distinction… in

06/12/2026

For 24 years, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse has been a place where curiosity moves, imaginations grow, and learning comes to life.

This month, as we celebrate Magic in Motion, we’re reminded that the real magic has always been the children, the laughter, and the love shared in every classroom.

Here’s to 24 years of wonder in motion… and to all the moments still to come 💛 🎂

06/11/2026

Learning through movement! 🎨✨

As the ball rolled through the paint, our little learners explored how movement creates different paths and patterns. Through hands-on discovery, they observed cause and effect while creating colorful artwork.

06/10/2026

To every dad who gets on the floor. Who reads the same book for the fourteenth time. Who crouches down in the parking lot and actually listens to the answer.
The research is clear: what you do in these early years matters more than you know. We wrote about it for this upcoming Father's Day, and we think every dad and male role model deserves to hear it. 💛 https://hubs.la/Q04kWYxN0

06/10/2026

Today, our children explored painting with cotton balls, experimenting with texture, color, and creativity. This open-ended, Reggio-inspired experience encouraged exploration, self-expression, and joyful discovery through art.

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Karli on being our Teacher of the Month for May! 🎉

We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and the care you show our children every day. Thank you for everything you do! ❤️

06/05/2026

Exploring movement one line at a time! 🚗🖍️

Today, our little learner discovered how pushing a car changes the marks it makes on paper. Through this hands-on experience, children explored movement, cause and effect, and creative expression while turning simple motions into unique artwork.

06/05/2026

We’re this close to 24 🤏🎂
and we’re just getting started… stay tuned 👀

06/03/2026

Have you ever wished you could peek inside your child’s mind while they’re at school?

What if you could see not just what they made, but how they thought, questioned, problem solved, and grew?

In our latest blog, discover how documentation in a Reggio Emilia-inspired classroom helps reveal the incredible learning happening behind the scenes every day: https://hubs.la/Q04j_JCX0

06/02/2026

Rolling, creating, and discovering! Our little artist turned a toy car and some colorful paint into a masterpiece, exploring creativity and learning through play.

We love watching imaginations come to life! 🌈✨

06/01/2026

Ready, set, move ⚽✨

Our June theme is here: Magic in Motion. Think rolling, bouncing, spinning, and zooming fun. Our students will explore movement through ramps, obstacle courses, and playful challenges that keep little bodies and big ideas in motion.

We cannot wait to watch their curiosity take off, their confidence grow, and their creativity run wild as the learning… and the movement… begins. 🌱

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2826 W Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
65802

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm