Frequently Asked Questions

We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Our daily schedule is thoughtfully

designed to give children time to explore topics they care about. While we follow a consistent rhythm, the schedule may vary slightly depending on the current project or area of interest.

Yes! We proudly serve breakfast and two nutritious snacks each day. All meals are planned by a

certified chef and prepared fresh on-site. Families are also welcome to send breakfast or snacks from home if they prefer.

All of our teachers are trained in positive discipline techniques, which focus on helping children

become respectful, responsible, and resourceful members of their community without the use of

threats, bribes, or yelling.

We are a small, community-focused program that prioritizes personalized attention. In our Preschool Program, the teacher-to-child ratio rarely exceeds 1:10. Our Infant Program is even more intimate, with a maximum of 8 infants per class and a ratio of 1:4. This ensures every child receives the care and connection they need to thrive.

Absolutely! We see toilet learning as a natural developmental process that requires both emotional and physical readiness. We partner with families to support each child's journey. For children in diapers or potty training, we maintain a daily bathroom log to keep you informed. Children do not need to be potty trained to enroll in Little Investigators' program.

Yes. All teachers have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units, has passed an extensive background checked, trained in positive discipline techniques, and is certified in CPR and First Aid.

Children should be dressed in comfortable, practical play clothes and dressed for the weather. We are proud of the unique outdoor surroundings on which we are located and like to investigate our neighborhood. The children may get dirty. Please plan ahead for your child to be out in all sorts of weather (not severe). If your child is not dress in appropriate clothing some will be borrowed when and where possible. If none is available the teachers will have your child stay in with the director while the rest of the class goes out.

Tennis shoes are recommended. For safety reasons, we ask that children NOT wear sandals, slick-soled shoes, "Crocs", boots (with the exception of rainboots), or "dressy" shoes.

Little Investigators is a drop-off program. However, we have an open-door policy where parents are welcome to visit or observe the class. To minimize disruptions, please limit visits to 15 minutes and inform the teachers in advance. Please no children and limit visitors to 2 adults.

Your monthly tuition covers all preschool curriculum activities, programming, and care during the school day, as well as snacks, breakfast, cooking projects, and school materials.

Occasionally, field trips and special events may require a small additional fee. Families are also

responsible for providing lunch, diapers, wipes, nap sheets, and other personal items.