Little People Preschool

Education at Little People is hands-on labor of love. Children use their hands and all their senses to explore and work hard in a thoughtfully prepared, hands-on environment with talented, nurturing, well-qualified teachers as guides and partners in the learning process. At Little People, children have many opportunities to develop their whole self across 6 domains: social-emotional, sensory, motor, cognitive, language, and self-care. Teachers start by developing meaningful relationships with children and observing what they know already as they explore and interact in the prepared environment. Through sensitive observation, teachers create a rich hands-on learning environment for all and tailor specific learning experiences for each child.

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What this means

Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.

Good questions to ask on a tour

1. 1How do you balance academic preparation with play and social-emotional development?
2. 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
3. 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
4. 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
5. 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
6. 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
7. 7How much of the day is in Russian After-School, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
8. 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
9. 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
10. 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?