The Little School

For Girls and Boys From Six Weeks To Three-Years-Old

The Little School is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am until 5:30pm, 50 weeks per year. The Little School has an infant room, a young toddler room, an older toddler room and a young three room (housed in Lincoln’s Lower School).

Enrollment and Child:Teacher Ratio

There is a maximum daily enrollment of 46 children in our Little School classrooms. Enrollment in all classrooms requires a minimum of three-half days as well as a twelve month commitment. The Little School is licensed by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Children, Youth and Families and is working toward accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Philosophy

Drawing upon Lincoln School’s Quaker heritage, The Little School seeks to help each child develop an appreciation for his/her uniqueness as well as a sense of respect for others and oneself. Each individual child’s needs and interests are of primary focus throughout the day and year. Each child is encouraged to explore at his/her own pace and in relation to the child’s developmental level. Our curriculum focuses on enhancing language, motor, cognitive, social and emotional development through hands on exploration, teacher interaction, peer interaction and a variety of stimulating daily experiences.

The teachers at The Little School are present to facilitate learning. They take cues from children’s individual interests, learning styles and abilities. At the Little School, teachers focus on the child’s daily learning and individual development, not the end goal. Curriculum also concentrates on the process and foundation of learning, not the resulting product. Children are viewed as individuals who contribute to the environment in a unique wayl

The Staff also recognizes the importance of parents’ input and involvement in their child’s development. The Little School encourages participation of families and includes them as partners in all decisions involving a child.

Special Programs

Beginning at approximately two-years old, children participate in one gym class per week; one or two library classes per week; as well as four classes per week of Spanish and French.

Tuition

For more information about the program, please contact Kim Lough, Director of The Little School at 331-9696 x3114 or 3140.