The Little Learning Preschool: Nurturing Future Generations Through Comprehensive Early Education

The Little Learning Preschool (LLA) is more than just a childcare center; it's a family serving families, dedicated to investing in the future by nurturing young minds. Recognizing that the early years are crucial for a child's lifelong success, LLA provides a stimulating environment where children develop essential skills and a love for learning. Located in Fort Worth, TX, the Little Learning Preschool specializes in infant care, toddler care, preschool, and school-aged care.

The Importance of Quality Preschool Education

Research consistently demonstrates that children who participate in high-quality preschool programs develop stronger language skills, greater social-emotional understanding, and a lasting enthusiasm for learning. These early experiences equip children with the skills they need to form friendships, manage their emotions, overcome challenges, and explore the world with curiosity and confidence. These aren't just school readiness skills; they're life readiness skills.

A Holistic Approach to Development

At LLA, social-emotional development is at the heart of everything they do because healthy minds and bodies build lifelong success. The preschool goes beyond academics to create an environment where students are encouraged, celebrated, and valued. LLA's curriculum, carefully selected by Dr. Deb Zupito, Ed.D., incorporates literacy, math, science, Spanish, sign language, and plenty of play.

Comprehensive Programs for Every Age

The Little Learning Preschool offers a range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of children at different stages of development:

Infant Care: A warm, welcoming environment where babies can grow and develop. Formula is provided to ensure proper nutrition.
Toddler Care: Designed to adapt to each toddler's unique needs and abilities, celebrating milestones like walking and early communication.
Preschool Program: A rich, nurturing environment that fosters cognitive, emotional, and physical growth through play, exploration, and creative activities.
Mother’s Day Out/Half-Day Program: A blend of play and early education for children ages 18 months-5 years old, utilizing the CIRCLE Toddler & Pre-K Curriculum.
School-Aged Care: A safe, fun, and supervised environment for children before and after school, with homework assistance provided.
School Break Camps: Engaging and educational activities during school breaks, including arts and crafts and outdoor adventures.

Curriculum and Learning Environment

LLA utilizes the Beyond Centers and Circle Time curriculum to create engaging lesson plans. Each week, children participate in activities centered around a theme, exploring stories, art projects, songs, and activities that promote gross motor, fine motor, math, language, and science skills. Intentional instruction in emerging reading, writing, and math skills is integrated throughout the day as children rotate through various learning stations.

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The Little Learning Preschool is currently accepting children ages 2 through 5. In our beautiful facility children experience love, learning and lots and lots of fun!

Themed activities include stories, art projects, songs, gross motor, fine motor, math, language and science.

Age appropriate activities ensure that children enjoy learning while progressing towards academic goals. We monitor each child’s progress on skills they will need to be ready for Kindergarten.

A Focus on Literacy Enrichment

LLA's curriculum emphasizes early skills in the five pillars of literacy: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. A multi-sensory approach incorporates visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile activities to cater to every type of learner.

Preparing for Kindergarten and Beyond

The Little Learning Preschool's curriculum promotes independence and familiarizes children with the routines of a structured learning environment. Key developmental skills include following multi-step directions, completing tasks independently, and working collaboratively.

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The Importance of Art and Music

Preschool children are given the opportunity to create art on a daily basis. Some art projects are structured i.e. gluing objects such as cotton or button and precut items on a construction paper canvass. Others are much more free-flowing like painting at an easel.

Art is so important not only to express a creative side, it’s also important to strengthen hand muscles, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination which builds the foundation for writing.

Music is done with children daily during circle. Children will learn simple songs in English and, for those children interested, songs in Spanish will be taught as well! Activities that teach simple Spanish vocabulary is also provided to interested students. Many music and art activities are created to align with the monthly character building theme or the weekly instructional theme.

A Supportive and Secure Environment

The Little Learning Preschool prioritizes safety and security. The facility features secure entry with keypad access and video monitoring in classrooms and hallways. The playground is designed to be safe, fun, and state-of-the-art, offering plenty of room for children to run, climb, explore, and play.

The main entrance is locked at all times. Each family receives two access badges that allow parents or guardians to enter the building.

Dedicated and Qualified Staff

LLA's teachers are considered "rock stars," and the preschool provides them with ample support and resources. This includes paid training and career development, a relaxing lounge and break room, and mental health support. The team enjoys perks like surprise gifts, fun team-building events, and opportunities for paid days off.

Most teachers will have a BA degree or an AS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies or another related field; we also have teachers that have gone through the CDA and TECTA programs that are certificate programs designed for staff who do not have degrees, but teach them about development and practices from birth to five.

Communication and Parent Involvement

Communication between teachers and families is facilitated through platforms like Brightwheel, allowing for easy sharing of pictures, messages, and updates. Parent conferences are an integral part of the Little Learning program, providing families with comprehensive reviews of their child's growth and progress.

PARENTS WELCOMEParents are our partners in learning.

Additional Services and Information

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Open for many school holidays.
Transportation: Before and after school transportation to schools in Birdville ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, and Keller ISD.
Financial Assistance: Accepts CCS and CCMS.
Classroom Structure: Classrooms are organized by age group: Toddlers (2 1/2 and up), Preschool 3 (3 years and up), and Pre-K (4 years old through Kindergarten-Ready).
Outdoor Time: All children are required to go outside per state licensing standards.
Transition Period: A transition period is provided as children ‘age up,’ allowing them to visit and spend time in the next classroom.

A Commitment to Every Child

At The Little Learning Preschool, we believe that every child is a valuable gift to be nurtured and led with love and compassion. Our commitment is that the children will receive quality loving care in an atmosphere that promotes positivity, acceptance, and a desire to learn and grow.

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