Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

Spreading Sunshine in Alpharetta

Little Sunshines Playhouse is the new preschool in Alpharetta that everyone is talking about. Heres a peak into why it stands out above the rest!

Humble Beginnings
Little Sunshines Playhouse (LSP) can trace its roots to humble beginnings in Springfield, Missouri, where Founder Rochette Dahler started the company out of her home over fifteen years ago; it was only licensed for eight children. Her desire to create an environment that was truly special for the young children of Springfield inspired all the families and teachers involved. Today, LSP has evolved into an expanding national brand, comprised of eighteen schools in ten states. This boutique-style preschool, catering to involved families who place importance on communication, has a small enrollment base, which creates a tight-knit community where the school is truly a home away from home for the children.

Unrivaled Distinction in Early Childhood Education
LSP serves infants through pre-k and maintains an identity and brand image of unrivaled distinction in early childhood education. Their facilities serve as a castle for a once upon a time experience that enables each child to develop their imagination and learn through play. When children play, they are at their happiest, most natural state; theyre learning easily without even realizing it, said Program Director Ashlee DiMarzio. Playing allows children to practice skills, demonstrate what they learn, understand, think and establish self-confidence with every experience.

Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum
LSP has master-planned their Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine, which focuses on the whole-child concept of developing cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. This curriculum encourages a blend of student-directed, teacher-directed and environment-directed activities. At LSP, a childs work is PLAY! Children are taught lessons, manners and social skills completely through creative and preplanned play.

Expert Teachers
There are many unique features that set LSP apart such as Kiddie Cams, LuvNotes, Red Carpet Service and their meal program, which are all differentiators within the industry, but the heartbeat of their organization is the teachers. The LSP philosophy allows the educators the freedom, creativity and flexibility to mold their classroom curriculum into what they and their students are most passionate about! This process allows for a significant amount of student-directed learning experiences and allows the talented teachers to shape lessons in the way they feel will be most enthusiastically received by their class. This requires a special breed of teacher who is able to realize the full potential of each student, which, in turn, equates to more successful relationships with them and their families. Speaking from experience, as a parent at Little Sunshines Playhouse in St. Louis, I have developed very close and open relationships with each of my sons teachers, says owner Emily Fuchs, so much so that three of my sons four teachers transferred to LSP Alpharetta to help ensure the families of this fantastic community receive the same exceptional service that my family experienced.

Outdoor Play
LSP educators purposefully plan curriculum units that can be brought outdoors multiple times each day, opening up a new world for learning alongside a healthy dose of fresh air. The customized playgrounds are designed to stimulate childrens imagination, creativity, engagement and sense of wonder. With frequent outdoor exposure to hands-on activities, playing sports and caring for nature, children at LSP explore with all their senses! The LSP facility in Alpharetta features an outdoor nature center, tricycle track, activity tables and a safe, one-of-a-kind tree house for kiddos to enjoy and explore!

Enrichment Activities & Parent Involvement
In addition to their curriculum and planned activities, LSP also offers extra programs that include dance, soccer, Yoga, foreign language, sign language, computer lab, science lab, music and more! Parents are encouraged to participate in these extra activities as well as during story time, Career Day and special events and programs.

Meal Planning
LSP has an onsite chef who freshly prepares meals each morning. Their well-balanced, nutritional menu provides students with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack each day. Meal service is taken very seriously by LSP menu planners and school chefs. They understand the positive, long-term impact of providing little ones with healthy, nutrient-rich meals; therefore, their menus (posted weekly) include the freshest ingredients and exceed all nutritional guidelines.

LSPs Commitment to its Families
LSP is dedicated to ensuring that the enrolled families of Alpharetta and the surrounding communities have a loving, positive and nurturing experience. The first five years of a childs life are what shapes their future. Make the first five count at LSP!

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
12385 Morris Road
Intersection of North Point Parkway and Morris Road
770-545-6160
LittleSunshine.com