Little School of the Redwoods is a full-day preschool located near the campus of Del Norte College of the Redwoods. Open Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 5:30 pm.

At Little School of the Redwoods, we believe that every child is a unique individual with boundless potential. Our nurturing environment fosters curiosity and creativity, providing a safe space where young learners can explore, play, and grow.

Our educators are dedicated to creating engaging and interactive experiences that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development. Through hands-on activities, imaginative play, and a rich curriculum, we help children build foundational skills while cultivating a love for learning.

We also value the importance of community and collaboration, welcoming families to be active participants in their child's educational journey. Join us at Little School of the Redwoods, where every day is an adventure in learning!

Little School of the Redwoods is a parent-driven school. It was designed, inspired, and guided by parents who want an innovative, play-based experience for their children that reflects best practices in early childhood education. Our curriculum emphasizes tolerance, the appreciation of diverse perspectives, and civic virtue.

Because we're parent-driven, we believe our school community is unique and an important part of providing a well-rounded learning experience. We welcome parents into the classroom and encourage you and your family to become part of the Little School community. Parents have formal input into the administration of the school through the Parent Advisory Group (PAG). The PAG helps us respond to the needs of families and ensures our school remains true to the vision of the community we serve. 

"I enjoy being part of the Parent Group. It has been a community of support for me as a parent of a preschooler!"- Parent

Who we serve

Little School is open to everyone and is the only secular, non-income-based preschool option in Del Norte County. We also offer tuition scholarships to students in the healthcare field or studying to work in healthcare.

We enroll preschool-aged children 2.9- 5 years of age for the Fall/Spring school year and school-aged children 5-8 years of age during the Summer Program. 

"Parents are always welcome at school. I love that we are invited to participate in fun activities like house building, or monthly theme activities, but also that we are always welcome to just come and watch our child anytime."- Parent

Monthly fees for a full-time all-day student are $750 per month and $475 for part-time students. Full-time is defined as 25 hours or more a week. We do not offer hourly daycare services.

"When we enrolled at Little School of the Redwoods, we felt our whole family was welcomed and included in this school community. The enrollment process was very easy." - Parent

When are we open? 

Little School operates year-round, so you can be sure you're receiving the best education experience possible in a way that suits your schedule. We operate Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We're closed on some public holidays, and we will let you know in advance when we are closed for staff learning and development.

During the Spring/ Fall School Year, we are open for preschool-aged children 2.9-5 years of age. During the summer months, June-August, we are open for our Summer Program, which accepts children 2.9-8 years of age. 

Where Can You Find Us? 

We're located at 860 Small Avenue, Crescent City, CA 95531, near the College of the Redwoods, Del Norte campus. Our site offers two classrooms and an outdoor play space with a bike track, play equipment, a garden, and a greenhouse. Organic food production, composting, and gardening are part of our hands-on curriculum. 

"Our child loves the outdoor time in the garden! We love that he is learning to eat veggies the children actually grew themselves!" - Parent