Hermitage, MO

The Sunshine House in Lebanon serves the Hermitage area with a comprehensive early childhood education program featuring their exclusive Early Innovators® curriculum. The center emphasizes STEAM learning, literacy development, and social-emotional growth through structured play and hands-on activities. Features include secure keypad entry, daily communication apps for parents, certified teachers with early childhood credentials, and age-appropriate playgrounds. The facility maintains low student-teacher ratios and offers nutritious meals and snacks as part of their program.

KinderCare's Lebanon location provides high-quality early education serving families from Hermitage and surrounding areas. The center follows a research-based curriculum focused on academic, social, and emotional development across all age groups. Features include dedicated learning centers, phonics-based literacy programs, and progress tracking. Safety protocols include secured entrances, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. The center employs qualified early childhood educators who participate in ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certification.

Buffalo Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families in Hickory County including Hermitage. The program focuses on school readiness through evidence-based curriculum that addresses cognitive, social, and physical development. Services include health screenings, nutritious meals, family engagement activities, and special needs support. The center maintains high staff qualifications with certified early childhood educators and low child-to-staff ratios. The program emphasizes parent involvement and offers family literacy and support services to strengthen home learning environments.