Excelsior Springs, MO

Operated by the Excelsior Springs School District, this early childhood center provides high-quality preschool education with certified teachers and developmentally appropriate curriculum. The center focuses on school readiness through structured learning activities, social-emotional development, and early literacy skills. Features include small class sizes, certified early childhood educators, and comprehensive developmental assessments. The program emphasizes parent involvement and community connections, with regular progress reports and family engagement events. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor play areas, and specialized learning centers.

Sunshine Academy offers comprehensive childcare services from infants through school-age children with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes whole-child development. The center features state-licensed teachers, low student-teacher ratios, and secure facilities with keypad entry systems. Educational approach includes Creative Curriculum for younger children and Missouri Early Learning Standards for preschoolers. Facilities include multiple age-appropriate playgrounds, modern classrooms with learning centers, and dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, regular parent communication through mobile apps, and enrichment activities including music and movement.

Located in nearby Liberty (serving the Excelsior Springs area), The Goddard School provides premium early childhood education with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic preparation with social development. Features include degreed teachers, STEAM-focused curriculum, and secure facilities with surveillance systems. The school offers age-appropriate learning environments, outdoor playgrounds, and enrichment programs including yoga, Spanish, and sign language. Parent communication includes daily reports, regular conferences, and a proprietary mobile app. The center maintains high safety standards with strict health protocols, secured entry systems, and comprehensive staff training in emergency procedures and child development.