We met with the Director Taylor on Monday, 6/1 about enrolling my 17 month old grandson. I made an…read moreappointment the week prior verifying that they had full-time openings which I was told twice they did. We got all of the paperwork on Monday, 6/1; told them we wanted him enrolled so he could start on Monday, 6/8. Taylor told us the amount for tuition and gave us all the forms for enrollment; said they needed to be back on Thursday, 6/4. We filled out all of the forms, got new items he needed to start on Monday. I called today, 6/4 and told them I would drop the forms off on my way home. I spoke to a different person there who said that they only had openings Tuesday/Thursday. I said that's impossible, my son and I had spent 35 minutes with the Director on Monday evening and she knew we were only looking for full-time. She said that I was mistaken and that they didn't have full-time openings. I have 4 of my own kids that have gone to daycare and now am enrolling my grandson in daycare and I have NEVER had this happen. If for some reason they didn't want my grandson to attend (which is what it sounds like) then tell us that while we were there on Monday; don't give us all the forms and all the information to make it look like he could be enrolled. I would NEVER use this daycare and will be reporting them to corporate as well. Waste of time and extremely frustrating. I'm looking at it as everything happens for a reason and he obviously was not meant to go there. Good luck to other families with this place!!!!!

Highly recommend. This place is clean, safe, and so great to the kids and parents! There is real…read morecurriculum and no over crowding. The best part is the app where I get photos, videos and a detailed breakdown of my kids day.

All three of my kids have gone to Just 4 Us and I recommend it to everyone! We love all of the…read moreteachers and the office staff. I love sending my toddler to "school" where his teachers love him and always happy to see him! Plus there are cameras in all the rooms so that you can check in throughout the day and see what is going on. I have nothing but praise for Just 4 Us!

My son loved going here when he did. I had a couple issues but they were resolved quick so that…read morehelped. Good school and company.

This is such a great school! The teachers are so caring and loving toward our toddler, and he…read moreabsolutely loves going to school every day! He comes home and surprises us with new tricks and skills that he's learned, from hand motions to songs, to playing peek-a-boo on his own. We appreciate all the planning that goes into his daily activities, as well as the thought that goes into each post on the app.

I really love working here. The teachers are so dedicated to the children in their care. A lot of…read morelove goes into planning and activities.

After touring several childcare places, little sunshine's clearly is a step above the rest. They…read moreprovide in depth and accountable care. I feel confident my little one is fed and changed regularly and enjoy getting updates about their activities during the day. From painting to outdoor play, the babies are never too small to be engaged and stimulated. Miss Stephanie and Miss Lourdes are my favorite teachers along with Jennifer's guidance. The helpers are all so caring and my child gets called by name by everyone, even other teachers for other classrooms. It feels like a family.

I can't say enough good things about Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool. It's nerve-wrecking…read moreleaving your infant child in the hands of others, but they made us feel so comfortable from the beginning and are so communicative during the day, every day. They truly are part of our family. Everything is so clean and well-maintained, and the curriculum is thoughtful and fun, even in the infant room. We LOVE the monthly themes! Ms. Lourdes, Ms. Kali, Ms. Stephanie C, Ms. Stephanie N, and all the teachers are so loving and caring that I can't imagine our lives without them! All good daycares are an investment, but the quality of care I've seen throughout LSP is unmatched and entirely worth it. We are so so thankful to the entire LSP family for welcoming us with open arms and creating an excellent environment for our daughter to grow and thrive.

Our children attended this center for several years, with their final month being July 2025. While…read morethere were positive moments earlier on, ongoing concerns regarding communication, professionalism, and consistency ultimately led us to withdraw. One incident involved our 7-year-old being required to lie down in a toddler classroom during rest time without a blanket or pillow. We were not notified the day this occurred and only learned about it after our child disclosed it. Two teachers later confirmed the situation. When we met with the owner, the concerns about age-appropriateness and lack of same-day communication were not clearly addressed. Communication regarding behavior was inconsistent. In this instance, it was presented at pickup on paper rather than communicated when it occurred. Families also paid a separate summer activity fee in addition to tuition, yet multiple scheduled field trips were canceled due to transportation or other issues. There were also concerns about privacy practices. Prior-year tax documents were taped to the front door and left unattended. After withdrawing our children, I had to follow up to obtain required paperwork. How this was handled ultimately prompted me to write this review. Although our children left in July 2025, the tax document issue reinforced broader concerns about transparency and professionalism. After posting reviews on other platforms, I was contacted privately by an employee. I was later unable to access the business's Facebook page. This review reflects my direct experience. I encourage families to ask detailed questions about communication practices, discipline policies, summer programming, and how confidential documents are handled before enrolling.

The most amazing people! My niece goes here and she loves to…read moretalk about Miss Dana and how amazing she is with her. She's 3, writes down her name already and comes back home with the cutest projects.

We switched our son to ABC Daycare & Learning Center in St. Peters off of Kisker and have been so…read morepleased with our experience. Our son has such a great time with his friends and teachers, and comes home everyday with a sheet listing all the activities they did and the developmental goals they targeted. They take such good care of him, and he looks forward to going every day. I'm impressed every month with their calendar of events for the kids - they put a lot of thought into their programming!

This daycare has a great curriculum and a clean open environment, but for me the management and…read moreowner made the experience absolutely awful. The teacher my son had was more than qualified and absolutely amazing, she went above and beyond to make my son comfortable and work with him and his special needs. The management and the owner were not as willing to work with him on his needs. My son was safe and cared die the whole time he was present, but he was definitely not welcomed or loved by the management or owner. I do not recommend this daycare to anyone for that reason. I would recommend his particular teacher as a nanny or babysitter to anyone and everyone. Just not this facility or this Company.

Overrated and over priced. This school has made a turn for the worse. The current director only…read morecares about her image. She does not do anything to help out the staff or the children. She has left a single teacher with 17 four year olds when the ratio is 1:10 (Missouri law) for hours... WHILE THE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DID NOTHING. Both were fully aware of the situation and they both were able to stop what they were doing to help. The place is a revolving door or teachers. Please don't take your children here. Keep them happy and safe.

Just wanted to thank all the teachers and staff for caring so much for our son for the first 6…read moreyears of his life. During this Covid times we are living in, his teachers still managed to focus on fun learning. He can now read and spell short words and do simple math. He will have no problems in kinder-garten this fall with all your efforts. Thank you, Bill Weishaar

Little Sunshine Playhouse-University City provides a warm, engaging, and well-run environment for…read morechildren. The staff is welcoming, diverse, professional, and genuinely nurturing. The school balances structure with fun, offering creative themes and activities that keep children excited to learn. From the beginning, the environment has felt intentional, secure, and thoughtfully designed for kids. Our family enrolled our daughter in August 2025. Before that, she stayed home full-time until age two and was very much a "stage 5 Velcro baby." The transition was emotional at first, especially at drop-off, but the growth we've seen since then has been incredibly encouraging. She now confidently gives hugs goodbye, happily says "bye-bye," and walks into her classroom with ease. She genuinely enjoys school and is happy during pick-up, which gives us peace of mind. There have been a few instances where we needed to remind staff to clean our child's face, hands, or nose after meals or messy play, as well as change her into clean clothes when needed. Parents are asked to provide at least two sets of weather-appropriate spare clothes for this purpose, and on occasion, changes were not made as promptly as we would have preferred. There have also been times when personal items were misplaced. That said, staff consistently communicated with us, made genuine efforts to locate items, and worked to improve. We understand that managing multiple toddlers and their belongings is a common challenge in any preschool setting. What matters to us is that concerns are taken seriously and addressed, which has been our overall experience here. Leadership has been a major strength. Ms. Katelyn, the Director, played a large role in our decision to choose LSP. As parents who were understandably nervous, she spent significant time with us before enrollment, both on the phone and in person, explaining the school's philosophy, operations, safety measures, and procedures. She remains approachable, responsive, and consistently kind. Ms. Lucy, the Assistant Director, is equally welcoming, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Staff shout-outs: Ms. Amanda, a head teacher, is exceptionally friendly, caring, and highly creative. Her warmth and creativity are evident throughout the school. Mr. Daniel is upbeat, professional, and consistently friendly during evening pick-ups. Ms. Alina, another head teacher, is more reserved and has a straightforward, businesslike communication style. Her creativity is visible in school projects and displays. Ms. Niya, our child's current lead teacher, met with us prior to enrollment, gave us a full tour of the school and playground, and offered reassurance during the transition. She is warm, attentive, and a strong educator. Ms. Victoria, Ms. Sabrina, Ms. Jaela, Ms. Wafae, Ms. Nabila, and Ms. Cassie have all been kind, professional, and attentive in their roles. Communication is excellent. Phones are always answered, and messages through the app are returned promptly, usually within the hour. When concerns are raised, leadership responds quickly and respectfully. The school is clean, beautifully decorated, and secure. Drop-off and pick-up are smooth, classroom ratios are followed, and security measures (controlled entry, cameras, and app communication) are strong. Meals and snacks are included, hours are 6:30 AM-6 PM, and nap time is well-structured and age-appropriate. One important note for families is cost. It's expensive. Little Sunshine Playhouse is on the higher end and is priced as a premium program. Overall, our family is very happy with Little Sunshine Playhouse-University City and would confidently recommend it to families seeking a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their child.

I would not recommend this school/daycare…read more The amount of turnover is ridiculous. You never know who will be watching your child from day to day. Leadership will move your children around to accommodate state requirements for staffing, so children are moved up before they are ready so new students can be added to the program. Your child is not a child, they are a dollar sign.