With an approach that blends the best components from selected educational philosophies, including hands-on activities from Montessori, structure from Waldorf, and daily-life skills from Emily Post's Etiquette, Little Ivy Preschool is founded upon the principle that children do best when they are free to play, learn, and grow.

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We offer a structured play-based curriculum, in which the choice of daily activities are self-directed by children, but within an overall framework of options that are designed to integrate traditional educational themes within each activity. Our school offers diverse activities such as scientific exploration, music, visual art, Spanish language, and activities that promote motor skill development. Within our programming we also emphasize good manners, and teach basic etiquette as a lifelong social skill. We work with local private and public schools to ensure that our graduates are ahead of the curve when they enter kindergarten. Young children grow mentally, physically, and emotionally from what they learn, and they learn from their play activities. These guiding principles of Play, Learn, Grow, are featured on our school crest, represented by the teddy bear, alphabet book, and apple.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Little Ivy promotes equality and diversity in our enrollment, curriculum, staffing, and daily practices. We welcome children and families of all backgrounds, origin, and lifestyles. We have experience with children who possess no English language skills, from linguistic backgrounds as diverse as Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish and Italian. We have also been able to welcome and provide care, education and resources for children who are presenting as nonverbal. In our curriculum, we continuously adapt and integrate new ideas and lessons, often inspired by our enrolled families, and we welcome parent participation! We have recently integrated programming educating children about Diwali, Hanukkah, Dia De Los Muertos, the Lunar New Year, and many other occasions, holidays, and lessons inspired by the diversity of our student body.