Preschool                                                                                                              Baby's Space at Little Earth

In our preschool program, three- and four-year-old children have the opportunity to participate in themed-based, hands-on opportunities for learning, creativity, and play. Caring, consistent and nurturing teachers facilitate emotional and social growth and academic success. Children have opportunities to make choices, engage in individual, small, and large group projects, which include art, music, health, reading readiness, and physical activities. Our preschool program is designed for children who have more than one year before entering kindergarten and their families. The program features:

• One teacher available for every six preschool-age children;
• Teachers who are consistent and dedicated to providing enriched opportunities for engagement in activities, relationships, and learning;
• Curriculum that offers opportunities to learn through enriched daily activities and complements the Minnesota Department of Education’s Early Indicators of Progress;
• SEEDS of school readiness and daily opportunities to engage in reading and being read to;
• Daily schedule that is predictable and provides nutritious meals, consistent naptimes, and outside activities;
• Assessment profiles used to identify developmentally appropriate learning objectives;
• Daily messages to parents about daily accomplishments; and
• Four parent-teacher conferences per year.

Our Learning Space
Tour Our Space (Video coming soon)

Our customized preschool learning space features a nature-based setting, and presents opportunities for movement, learning, and imagination. A slide, tower, house, and crawl-in spaces provide numerous opportunities for engagement and play. Teachers and children can comfortably spend their days within this engaging setting surrounded by murals of the forest.