Little Sunshine's Playhouse And Preschool
GILBERT, AZ·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3840 South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85297
CountyMARICOPA
Phone4802727953
Operating details
Capacity168
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3840 South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85297, GILBERT, AZ 85297
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk10/30/2025
The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Stateme
Compliance (Annual) The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/30/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the provider at the time of inspection. The Empower Self Assessment was emailed to the provider. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was emailed to the provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 9 of 9 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1). Ensuring personal items are labeled with a child's first and last name. 2). Ensuring that any holes on the outdoor activity area are covered/filled. 3). Ensuring that the infant feeding plans are updated frequently. Result: Complete Source: AZ Care Check (ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Arizona run about $1,073/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Arizona by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GILBERT, MARICOPA County
- Capacity: 168
- Type: Child Care Center
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