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Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

100 Technology Drive Loop, Lake St Louis, MO 633674.8· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
160
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 Lake St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 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
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002995022
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 2

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. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  4. Sep 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Sep 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Aug 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(A) The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

  7. May 1, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1) Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

  8. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 14, 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 March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 9 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?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 (314) 492-5075 to ask.

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

(314) 492-5075.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool?

100 Technology Drive Loop, Lake St Louis, MO 63367. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Early Education, 0.1 miles away.

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