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Company Research Report: Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool®



Company Overview


  • Name: Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool®

  • Mission: To foster a love of learning through curiosity, collaboration, and play using the Reggio Emilia approach. The company values each child’s abilities, differences, and strengths to enhance positive self-esteem and understanding of the community.

  • Founded: The company began as an in-home preschool in 1998. The first official Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool® was established in 2002.

  • Founders: Rochette Dahler.

  • Key People:

  • Brett Roubal, Chief Executive Officer.

  • Amber Riddle, Chief Financial Officer.

  • Abby Davis, Chief Operating Officer.

  • Headquarters: 4022 S. Lone Pine Ave, Suite 150, Springfield, MO 65804.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: $0 million dollars in 2022.

  • Known For: Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool® is known for its proprietary Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and Distinctive Services, which include high-quality communication, state-of-the-art security, and innovative conveniences.


Products


  • Proprietary Reggio Emilia-Inspired Curriculum - Creatively Shine®:

  • High-level Description: The curriculum is based on the latest research and trends to prepare children for their educational careers by equipping them with cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills through creative and purposeful play.

  • Key Features:

  • Monthly original projects.

  • New classroom materials reflecting monthly themes.

  • Related activities to support “whole child” concepts.


  • Distinctive Services:

  • LuvNotes®: A daily communication tool for parents that provides a snapshot of their child's day, including activities, menu details, and personalized reports with photos or videos.

  • Red Carpet Service™: A convenient morning drop-off service to ease separation anxiety and assist parents during their morning rush.

  • Chef-Prepared Meals: Nutritious meals prepared by on-site chefs, taking into account dietary restrictions and teaching children about healthy eating habits.

  • Secured Entry: Comprehensive security measures including a secured entryway with personal access codes for parents and caregivers.


Recent Developments


  • New Locations:

  • Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool has expanded to multiple new locations in 2024:

  • Thornton, CO: Sixth location in the Denver Metro area.

  • Hendersonville, TN: Third location in the Nashville Metro area.

  • Mt. Juliet, TN

  • Omaha, Nebraska: The first of two locations, opened on January 29.

  • Creve Coeur, MO: Opened on January 8.

  • Arvada, CO: Opened on January 2.

  • Lake St. Louis, Missouri: Opened on October 2, 2023.

  • Awards and Recognition:

  • Little Sunshine's Enterprises was ranked Number 3 in the Springfield Business Journal Dynamic Dozen in May 2023.

  • The Pediatric Brain Foundation awarded $50,000 for neurological research.

  • Recognized in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

  • Innovations:

  • LuvNotes® Mobile App: Launched in August 2022 to enhance parent communication.


Summary


Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool® has established itself as a premier provider of early childhood education, leveraging a proprietary curriculum and distinctive services to offer a comprehensive, engaging, and secure learning environment. With a strong expansion strategy and continuous innovation in its offerings, the company remains committed to delivering high-quality educational care to families across the United States.