North Topeka's premier Reggio & Montessori inspired preschool — nurturing curious minds, joyful hearts, and kindergarten-ready kids.
Every decision we make starts with one question: what's best for your child?
Voted Best Preschool in Topeka 7 years in a row — a record we're incredibly proud of.
Blending Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Creative Curriculum for rich, child-led discovery.
Our graduates enter kindergarten confident, curious, and fully prepared to shine.
Our lead teachers bring over 30 years of combined passion for early childhood education.
Every day is an adventure at Lighthouse — see for yourself.
Flexible schedules built around your family — with the same exceptional learning in every option.
Monday – Friday
Structured morning learning, family-style lunch, and open-ended afternoon activities designed for holistic child development.
Monday – Friday
All the perks of our core program with the flexibility of early pick-up — perfect for families needing an afternoon at home.
Monday – Friday
Our core Full Day program with extended hours — giving families the flexibility of earlier drop-off or later pick-up.
Enrollment note: Lighthouse accepts children ages 3 and up who are fully toilet trained.
At Lighthouse, we believe children learn best when they're engaged, curious, and free to explore. Our approach weaves together the best of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Creative Curriculum philosophies to create a rich, individualized experience for every child.
Every child comes to us with their own unique spark. Our job is to fan that flame — building confidence, fostering creativity, and preparing each child for a lifetime of joyful learning. Our graduates leave Lighthouse ready — socially, emotionally, and academically — for everything that comes next.
Passionate educators who treat every child like their own.
Owner, Director & Lead Pre-K Teacher
4s & 5s Classroom
BA in Early Childhood Education · 30+ Years Experience
Born in Germany, Miss Susanne brings over 30 years of experience and a deep love of learning to every classroom. She developed her own curriculum drawing from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Creative Curriculum — and uses guitar and music to bring learning to life in a way children never forget.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
3s & 4s Classroom
Associates Degree · 20+ Years Experience
A Topeka native with over 20 years in early childhood education, Miss Lindsay's background in foster care and the creative arts makes her a uniquely compassionate and gifted teacher. Her expertise in conscious discipline creates a classroom where every single child feels valued and heard.
"When looking for quality care regarding preschool for my Grandson, we were so blessed to find Lighthouse Day School! The structured and perfectly organized environment, awesome play areas outside were just what he needed!! Miss Susanne and Miss Lindsay are straight forward, their communication, kindness and compassion are key with how they interact with the children and the parents. I personally love that they don't miss a beat in every area of caring and daily progress reports. I definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for quality teaching for preschoolers. My Grandson is learning so much and loves going there every day and it gives me peace of mind that he is in great hands!!"
"We absolutely adore Lighthouse in North Topeka! Our daughter has had a tough time with 3 previous schools closing on us. I truly believe it was meant to bring us to the light that is Lighthouse. Susanne is incredible and you can tell how much love and effort she has put into this preschool. Miss Lindsay has been amazing with our girl. Her patience, kindness, and love for her has been incredible to witness. Our daughter loves going to school every day to see all her teachers and her friends and she's learning so much in such a stress-free and fun environment. We truly cannot recommend this school enough!!"
"Lighthouse has been everything we were looking for and more; I know my son is in good hands when he goes there and now we rarely ever fight about leaving for school in the mornings. I can tell that Ms. Susanne and Ms. Lindsay are wonderful teachers who genuinely care about each student and even the small details in the rooms that the kids are in. Ms. Lindsay has become a part of our family's community as someone who I can trust to care for my son the way I would. I can also see how he has improved in drawing lines, recognizing letters, counting, and just generally becoming more social. I would recommend Lighthouse to any parent in a heartbeat."
"I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience at Lighthouse! This is my daughter's second year in Miss Lindsay's class and I have seen so much improvement with her academically and socially. It gives me such peace of mind that my daughter is thoroughly excited about going to school every day and loves everyone there so much! Both Miss Lindsay and Miss Susanne are excellent at having consistent communication with parents. We are so lucky to have found Lighthouse!!"
"We love Lighthouse! Since starting, my child has gained so much confidence. She comes home excited and happy to share her day every single day. In my opinion you will not find a better program locally. Prices, location, education, and staff are all exceptional. I cannot recommend Ms. Susanne and her program more highly!"
"Our son loves going to Lighthouse! He learns so much and tells me all about the different activities and lessons they worked on that day. They're attentive to everyone's needs while helping the children flourish. The teacher to student ratio is phenomenal."
"Miss Susanne and Miss Lindsay are the best. We love Lighthouse for its peaceful, engaging, and loving environment it provides for our girls. So thankful for the love and learning they provide day in and day out for the children they teach. They set up kids for success in relationships, emotions, learning and fun."
"From enrollment of my child to the daily activities, Ms. Susanne has been great at keeping me up to date on how my child is doing. She is great at keeping children and parents involved. I highly recommend Lighthouse Day School in North Topeka."
"Lighthouse Day School is a place where children are truly seen, known, and encouraged to grow. Ms. Susanne has created something special — an environment filled with warmth, thoughtful intention, and high expectations for every child. The care, consistency, and love poured into both the classroom and the behind-the-scenes work are evident in every detail. We are deeply grateful for the foundation our daughter is building here."
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