Children Matter. Childhood Matters. Family Matters.
As a bilingual school, we give children the opportunity to grow and learn in both English and Spanish while experiencing a rich, engaging early education. Our full-day programs combine play, learning and hands-on experiences with music, art, science, movement, outdoor play and opportunities to explore at every age.
But our school is about more than what happens in the classroom. It is about the people. We take the time to know each child and the family they come from — their personalities, traditions, routines and the little things that make them unique.
Over time, teachers become familiar faces, children grow alongside one another, and families become part of our extended family. We hope LCSH feels like more than a place your child goes to each day.
We hope it becomes a place your family comes to know and trust, and a community you come to love.
Our Littlest Learners
The earliest months are filled with remarkable growth and discovery. Our Young Infants program is thoughtfully designed for babies from their first months through the exciting stage when they begin moving independently.
At Little Children Schoolhouse, we understand that caring for babies is about more than meeting their basic needs. It is about getting to know each child, responding to their cues and creating meaningful moments of connection and discovery throughout the day.
Our experienced teachers provide attentive, loving care while introducing age-appropriate experiences that encourage babies to explore their senses, build early skills and discover the world around them. Weekly music experiences and sensory-rich activities bring joy, movement and new discoveries into their days.
Our bright, spacious classroom is designed with babies in mind, offering cozy spaces for rest, colorful materials for exploration and plenty of opportunities for interaction, movement and connection.
“There is magic in the ordinary moments of babyhood — a smile, a sound, a stretch, a first attempt. We make room for all of it.”
Little Explorers
As babies become more mobile, their world becomes bigger — and so does their curiosity. Our Older Infants program is designed for babies who are confidently moving on their own and beginning to take those exciting first steps toward independence.
Our teachers encourage infants to move, explore, reach, grasp, discover and try new things at their own pace. From active floor play and engaging movable toys to finger foods that encourage emerging fine-motor skills, everyday experiences become opportunities for learning.
Music, art and sensory-rich activities add even more opportunities for discovery, helping children build early skills while having fun and following their natural curiosity.
We also believe parents should feel connected to their child’s day. Our teachers carefully observe and document each child’s progress, sharing milestones and working closely with families to follow individual feeding, napping and caregiving preferences.
Every new movement is a discovery. Every milestone is worth celebrating. And every little step toward independence is a big moment.
Little Movers
The toddler years are full of firsts — first words, first friendships, first attempts at doing things all by themselves. Our Young Toddlers program is designed for children who are confidently walking and ready to take their next steps toward independence.
We believe transitions should happen when a child is ready, not simply because they have reached a certain age. Our teachers work closely with each family to recognize when a child is ready to move into this exciting new stage.
Young Toddlers learn through hands-on exploration, movement and play. They discover different textures and materials, practice emerging fine-motor skills and are encouraged to make choices, try new things and build confidence in their growing abilities.
Music, movement, imaginative play, art and creative experiences are woven naturally into each day. Children also have plenty of opportunities to develop gross-motor skills through our indoor gym and outdoor playground, giving them room to move, climb, explore and play.
As children begin to understand routines and the world around them, we gently introduce early concepts such as days of the week, calendars, colors, shapes and other age-appropriate ideas — always through experiences that make learning feel natural and fun.
“From wobbly steps to proud accomplishments, this is a stage full of movement, discovery and wonderfully determined little personalities.”
Little Thinkers
Between two and three years old, children are becoming wonderfully curious about everything around them. They are asking questions, discovering new words, forming friendships and beginning to understand that they can do more and more on their own.
Our Older Toddlers program introduces more structure while keeping learning playful, hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Children explore new materials and experiences while beginning to understand early concepts such as colors, sizes, shapes and numbers, all while building vocabulary and communication skills.
Through music, movement, imaginative play, art, books and songs, children are encouraged to express themselves, experiment with new ideas and find joy in learning. Everyday activities also help children develop early self-help skills and become more comfortable participating in a group.
We understand that learning to be part of a classroom community is a big step. Our experienced teachers give children the patience, guidance and encouragement they need as they learn to navigate new routines, share space with others and build their first friendships through play.
Little by little, their world gets bigger — more words, more ideas, more friendships and more “I can do it!” moments.
A World of Wonder
Preschool (located ONLY at 306 Washington St. and 31 Boylston St.) is a wonderful time of growing independence, big imaginations and even bigger questions. Our Preschool program, designed for children approximately 2.9 to 4 years old, gives children the freedom to explore their interests while building the skills and confidence they need for what comes next. Transition into the program is based on each child’s individual readiness.
With a small class size of up to 20 children, our Preschool classrooms offer an exceptional amount of space to move, create, experiment, imagine and discover. Our expansive Brookline preschool space includes dedicated areas for sand, science, art, cooking and gross-motor play, giving children opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences throughout the day.
Children are encouraged to make choices and engage in self-directed exploration while teachers introduce meaningful challenges and experiences that build independence, problem-solving, fine- and gross-motor skills, language and early school-readiness skills.
Weekly experiences include music, reading, creative projects, science exploration and field trips, with new opportunities for discovery woven naturally into the rhythm of each week.
At this age, learning is everywhere — in a question, a friendship, a painting, a story, a messy experiment or a child proudly saying, “I did it myself.”
Bright Futures
Pre-K is a time when children begin to see just how much they are capable of. Our Pre-K program, designed for children approximately 4 to 5 years old, builds upon the curiosity, confidence and independence they have developed throughout their early years while helping them take their next big step toward kindergarten.
Our program introduces greater structure and meaningful goals while keeping learning joyful, hands-on and engaging. Children explore early science, math and language concepts alongside art, music, imaginative play, creative projects and experiences that encourage them to think, question, problem-solve and express their ideas.
We believe being ready for kindergarten is about more than knowing letters and numbers. It is also about feeling confident in a classroom, communicating with others, trying something new, solving problems, making friends and believing in your own abilities.
Our Pre-K teachers work closely with families throughout the year, sharing observations, celebrating milestones and keeping parents connected to their child’s growth. Together, we help each child discover when they are ready to take their next step.
Because the goal isn’t simply to prepare children for kindergarten. It is to help them feel excited, capable and ready for whatever comes next.
Program Overview:
Little Children Schoolhouse offers year-round, full-day bilingual programs for children from infancy through Pre-K,
Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Each program follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed around the needs, interests and abilities of each age group. Daily experiences include circle time, outdoor play when weather permits, reading, weekly music with a dedicated instructor, special projects, meals, rest and age-appropriate learning activities. Throughout the year, children also participate in curriculum-related field trips, performances, puppet shows and special events.
Our child-centered approach supports the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child while encouraging curiosity, creativity, independence, self-help skills and confidence.
We value the diverse backgrounds and traditions represented within our school community and encourage children to learn from and appreciate one another.
Families provide meals and snacks from home. Little Children Schoolhouse is a nut-free center.
For security purposes, individual classroom schedules are not publicly posted.