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Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

2826 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 658024.5· 55 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
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About Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#001688731
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 13 of 19 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  2. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  3. Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  4. Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  5. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)3. Adult supervision shall be provided at all times when children are outside. For children three (3) years of age and above, staff/child ratios may be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the indoor staff/child ratios. The required indoor staff/child ratios shall be maintained on the premises at all times.

  3. Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

  4. Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  5. Dec 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  6. Dec 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

  7. Dec 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(A) The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(E) Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

  8. Dec 6, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(B) Each child's parent(s) shall be notified immediately when any contagious disease occurs in the facility.

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(E) If children exhibit any of the following symptoms, they must be sent home:

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(E)11. Fever over one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100F) by mouth or ninety-nine degrees Fahrenheit (99F) under the arm;

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(E)6. Unusual spots or rashes;

  9. Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

Is Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 13 of 19 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 863-1600 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool's phone number?

(417) 863-1600.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool?

2826 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65802. The nearest other daycare we list is Springfield-Greene County Park Board, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).