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Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

515 N Lindbergh Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 631414.7· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
99
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 Creve Coeur, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 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
99 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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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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
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002995068
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  4. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Dec 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  6. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.

  8. Apr 1, 2025Complaint 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.

  9. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 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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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 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 11 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?

99, 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, 6:30 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 (314) 485-2978 to ask.

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

(314) 485-2978.

Where is Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool?

515 N Lindbergh Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The nearest other daycare we list is Bayer Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

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