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Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

17690 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO 630054.8· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
148
open each week
5 days
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About Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chesterfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
148 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity148 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
148 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002787622
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 5

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. Jul 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 30, 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.

  6. Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  7. Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Jan 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

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 & Preschool

Is Little Sunshine's Playhouse & 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 & Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 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 & Preschool care for?

148, 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 & Preschool's hours?

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

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 778-7874 to ask.

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

(636) 778-7874.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool?

17690 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO 63005. The nearest other daycare we list is Crouthers Academy for Early Childhood Development, 0.2 miles away.

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