Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
100 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE LOOP, LAKE ST LOUIS, MO 63367Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by art and craft supplies were observed being stored on the bathroom floor of the Toddler Class.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by art and craft supplies were observed being stored on the bathroom floor of the Toddler Class.
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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