I wish i could go no stars! The owners and the people they put in charge are so rude. Not only to parents but the children. They did not make me feel safe at all I would never recommend taking a child here they shouldn't even be open! read more

Probably the best preschool ever.. The new director is great. Friendly, kind and I don't have to worry AT ALL about my child. It's been a blessing finding this little gem!! Thanks Miss Sue! read more

After spending a lot of time at this center I can say that the staff is wonderful and they are very serious about caring for children and early childhood education. I highly recommend this center, the playground is huge and the classrooms welcoming! read more

I love the Little School House, and more importantly so does my 4 year old! Being a single mom, who has to get over the guilt of having to drop her children off at school/daycare for 9 hours a day so I can go to work...is not easy. But, thanks to the Little School House staff being so awesome and professional, it makes this mommy's day go a little smoother knowing they are in great hands! Thank you! read more

Absolutely wonderful staff and adorable facility. The director Nicole is wonderful and so so friendly, and will answer all your questions. She is super responsive, organized, and available for any concerns you may have. All the teachers, regardless of what classroom they run/teach, know my daughter by name, and she has only been there for about 6 months. They greet her (and me) and say bye to her everyday, which she loves. Before LSH, my first daughter had only ever attended an in-home daycare, so going to a larger daycare with my second was a hard decision for me (we needed to do so due to work reasons). But we couldn't be happier. While it is hard to pick favorites because everyone is so sweet here, I have to sing my praises especially for MISS LAUREN in the mobile infant room. Our sweet girl loves spending her day with Miss Lauren. She treats our little girl like family and always tells us in detail about her day. Also, our girl has never ever come home with a diaper rash because the gals here are INCREDIBLE about promptly changing diapers. They rock. They are so on top of it! I can't sing their praises enough. We are so thankful for how attentive they are. Whenever I come to pick my kiddo up, before she notices me, I notice she is happy and laughing and so content with her environment at LSH. The teachers are constantly engaging her, reading to her, and helping her learn. I know without a doubt she is content here. While I had originally thought I would send my second daughter to the same preschool my first daughter went to, I have realized that I want to keep her at LSH, because it is an absolute wonderful environment. They have a structured, organized curriculum for every age classroom (even the infants!), which I appreciate. In summary, LSH is a great daycare/preschool. It's super cute, but it's the people there really make it really shine. I am looking forward to my sweet daughter further settling in to this great place until she reaches kindergarten. I would recommend LSH for all of my family and friends to send their children for a loving, caring environment. :) read more

I've been working at the Little school House for a number of years. I feel it is a comfortable and safe environment for my children. I've recently come back after having my third child who is now currently in the infant room. it is nice to have staff that I already know in there for my baby so it's a comforting situation for me to be able to leave her all day. My son also goes there and my daughter who is now in Kindergarten also went there as an infant all the way through pre k. They do fun events and my kids are happy and come home with so much that they have learned. I love all the theme celebrations we get to be a part of with our students. Love is teaching love is caring. read more

My son (2) has been attending LSH for a few months. There are so many things i love about it. The environment is really nurturing, educational, and fun. Every morning, my son's classroom begins with counting to 10 in both English and Spanish, and he came home the other day counting all The way to 10! They have a great, structured schedule and are always doing really fun little projects and activities. The playground is really cool, and the kids get to go outside 2 times a day. The teachers are awesome, and the director Nicole is amazing. She is always there to address any questions or concerns i might have, and goes above and beyond to communicate with me. She is working really hard to constantly improve things and she is very passionate about her job. I couldn't ask for a better director. I look forward to my son being a part of the Little School House family until kindergarten. read more

Love this place and staff the new director has done so much since she took over my granddaughter was a student here and my grandson is a student now couldnt ask for a more friendly family like staff next best thing to grandma thank ypu little school house read more

I have had one or more of my children here for the last 9.5 consecutive years. Really, no joke! So, let me tell you why I would recommend (and have recommended) this childcare to my friends. There are of course pros and cons, but overall, it's a really good place for your children while you are at work. TEACHERS: Over the years, there is an overwhelming majority of great teachers we've had. They are truly "kid people" and wonderful with my children. They are loving, protective of their kids, attentive to their needs and feelings. They teach good relationship with adults and facilitate kid:kid relationships as well. They are interested in your child and family, and a few have even attended birthday parties, etc. which proves to me they are really truly invested in their little friends. There of course have been a few teachers that weren't my favorites, but that will happen anywhere. Coincidentally, I have a sixth sense for what teachers are going to last and which ones will leave/be asked to leave. PLAYGROUND: I love the outside playground! It's big, full of fun activities, shady (which is great for sun sensitive skin) and very "rural country" feeling. Even though my comments here are short, I LOVE the shady big playground. SNACKS: They serve morning and afternoon snack, and you only have to provide a lunch. The snacks are OK, but in the past when I have asked for healthier/fresher snacks, they responded to my request and improved the variety/healthy snacks. I love the responsiveness. They also sometimes bake muffins, etc. for the kids to have a "home made" warm snack. LUNCH: One of the teachers loves to cook, and in their full sized kitchen, she makes a kid friendly home cooked "hot lunch" on Fridays. It costs an additional $3, but the kids love it. This new program is working well for us. I am a bit annoyed that nuts and strawberries are now "outlawed" because that is what my kids have always eaten, but I understand that's for good reason and the safety of my children's friends. ACTIVITIES: They of course have age appropriate curriculum, which I think any facility preschool will have. But I wanted to comment on the "extra" stuff. For example, there is a garden in the playground. Families donated a variety of food plants that the children grow. When it was ready for kids to harvest, they all helped make a homemade chili for snack time. Teachers help children make holiday gifts for their parents/families, and host Mother's/Father's Day morning party for kids to invite parents to attend with them. They also host other holiday get-togethers, but that's hard for me to attend as a working parent. Weekly gymnastics classes are available at modest additional charge too. PAYMENT: I no longer check around to see if the prices are comparable to other daycare centers, but when I did, they were. Payment can be made in full on the 1st of the month, or in two installments. It's a business though, so you do have to pay for the service. They are FT and PT schedules you can use. OTHER: While it's hard for us parents leaving our kids there to view this is as someone's business, it is. So while I would love them to spend more money on facility updates...better A/C, renovating the terrible parking lot type stuff, the children do not care and are not at risk for it. The parking lot is small, but even contractor parents driving big trucks make it work. Owner - if you are listening, I do still want the uneven surface of the parking lot fixed for moms carrying infant carriers and diaper bags while wearing heels to work! FACILITY VS HOME DAYCARE: I brought my oldest there when he was just under a year old. We came from a home daycare. As a new mom, I thought I wanted a home daycare. But, I quickly learned that I prefer the professional-ness of this being run as a business with business hours, established holiday schedule, the openness to come/go any time. As a working professional, that reliability was really necessary for me. Then, I still had the loving, cuddling, protective daycare teachers to connect with my babies/children. On business issues, speak with an office person; on kid issues, speak with the daycare teacher. Good luck finding the right place for your children while you are at work. You really can't go to work until you know your children are safe, protected and loved in your absence. Mixed emotions when your child runs off to play and doesn't care that you are leaving for the day, but really it's a good thing! Definitely check this place out. read more

Pluses Outside play area - jungle gyms, trikes, seesaws, huge area to run Classrooms - plenty of toys, crafts, books, activities, lots of kid art Teachers - kid loved 'em. That's what counts. Caring, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable - big plus Parents - most parents were courteous about the parking situation Minuses Parking lot - uneven and full of giant pot holes. SR's worst road is this parking lot. Kid & wife tripped in them (both ok) & we complained when it happened but looks about the same. Were told that other parents complained to the owner but that it's been like that for years. Hope nobody gets hurt. Parking lot - Real pain maneuvering in that tiny lot during peak times. Had to park over at Pete's just to pick up our kid because the lot was full. Some park illegally & block the lot. Can't blame them. Chanate x Mendo intersection is nuts getting in and out. Not uncommon to see transients nearby the parking lot as is typical on Mendocino. Turnover - teacher turnover was high. Bad/sad/concerning that they lost a lot of teachers. Disorganized - Aside from being disorganized with paperwork and statements, they didn't return calls quickly. Teachers were great, though. Understaffed - student to teacher ratio was way off a bunch of times. read more

My son has been attending LSH (first on Edwards, now on Chanate) for almost a year. The developmental progress he has made since attending there is astounding. He was in home daycares prior to turning two and it was a free for all. No structure. No educational learning. I love everything the school has to offer. The teachers are friendly and welcoming. They support the children as a class, and if necessary a little more personal to fit each child's needs. Hot lunch once a week is super convenient for me-a single mom on the go. The Director, Miss Nicole, is clearly an amazing new fit here and very good at her job. Everyday theres another improvement be it large or small. My son absolutely adores her and all his teachers and we really feel like family. read more

I am very pleased with my experience at The Little School House. My child has attended other child care centers and in my experience the teachers at this school are very warm and responsive to his needs. The director is friendly and responsive to questions. The teachers greet my child and me by name. They genuinely care about him. I love that the playground is large and open for the children to run and play. The cost is comparative to other local centers and they offer a variety of schedule options. There is a monthly newsletter to keep parents informed of what is happening at the center and they offer a variety of events throughout the year for families. read more

The teachers are wonderful. They are like second mothers to our little one. Its hard to find a place that you can trust. They are organized and keep the place clean. There are numerous activities during the year for the kids. Carnivals, gardening, gym, dentist visit, photographer, field trips. Minuses: The facility could use some dates but still good building. The quality and love of the teachers outweighs the updates that could be good for the facility. The parking can be difficult and the parking lot needs to be repaved but if you are patient its ok. read more

my daughter attended school for two years.they give you a schedule everyday for academics but they do not follow it she went there knowing more than when she left.all of the teachers have attitudes and are very very rude they get all the blankets and clothes mixed up and never tell you anything when your child is injured at school.several times my child has came back with bite marks and I didn't know until I was bathing her when asked the teachers the next day know one knew about it.kinda sad and embarrassed to admit I let my daughter stay with them for so long. read more

This place is very unprofessional. They are understaffed teachers are rude and do not take good care of the chikdren. I didnt take my kids for two weeks and they replaced my slot with out even notifying me and they kept my kids stuff (diapers,wipes, and clothes) the room for the 1-2 year olds smelt like mold. Please do not leave your children there. read more

Above poster is correct; I was unimpressed with their definition of "clean" to start with. My child was almost always sick as an infant from other children. As my child grew and graduated from the infant to toddler room, things continued to go downhill. Up to 8 toddlers in a super small room; there was almost always an accident or incident report. They also care very little if at all about parent opinions. Um, am I going to let you take care of the most important thing in my life? Nope. We left almost a year ago and couldn't be happier with our decision. read more