Little Foot Academy & Wonderschool

Our Teachers

Nancy brings 25 years of experience to her home-based program and is constantly committing herself to increasing her knowledge and skill - she has completed numerous hours of trainings with various non-profit and training agencies, has a Bachelor of Arts in child development, and has raised her own family throughout the duration of her time leading a program.

Seik, who the children at Little Foot often affectionately refer to as “Papa,” is Nancy’s husband and an equal partner in the development of the children. He has multiple hours of ECE units and is committed to providing all children with care and support.

Philosophy

At Little Foot Academy & Wonderschool, we believe that early education shapes and develops the whole child as a learner, community member, and person. Using the philosophy of High Scope, we strongly believe that children reach their full potential by developing a positive self-concept through a balance of self and teacher-directed activities within our daily schedule. The interests of the children in our care serve as the bedrock of our curriculum, and we view each unique choice as a learning opportunity. With the philosophy of High Scope and academic opportunities afforded our students every day, each child will explore, learn and grow at their own pace as they navigate decision-making independently, with us, and amongst each other.

We will support the children with an enriched environment that will enhance each child’s emotional, social, creative, physical, language and cognitive development. We will serve as positive role models, creating an environment that is safe, warm and nurturing.

We strongly believe parents/guardians and providers are partners in a child’s care and education. Our whole family program supports this relationship through daily parent provider interactions and regularly scheduled conferences.

Location

Little Foot Academy & Wonderschool is located in a welcoming, bright single family home at the end of a safe neighborhood in the Alum Rock neighborhood in East San Jose. We are minutes away from 680, CA-130 and close to both the San Jose Regional Medical Center campus and the intersection of Story and King. Parents enter our childcare through a separate gate and children spend their time in our home and fenced-in play area behind our home.

Our learning environment has all of the critical areas that provide for young learners - including a book nook, science space, dramatic play area, music area, and various other spaces for children to explore. Our backyard has a covered portion that makes outdoor play accessible regardless of weather.

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About our program

Upon entering Little Foot Academy, it is immediately apparent that every inch of the space has been thoughtfully crafted to support child development. From the pet fish that lives in our science area to the decorative tree from which student work is hung, we hope that it is clear how much we celebrate the ability for students to explore and discover. Our outdoor area has a homemade sand table water table as well as bikes, scooters, and swings that support gross motor development.

We pride ourselves on preparing students for school and life. Children at Little Foot will get an academic foundation that sets them up for their longterm educational pursuits, but more importantly we believe in supporting socioemotional development. Students at Little Foot leave with a strong sense of who they are and are passionate learners because of the curriculum that we develop to meet them where they are and the emphasis we put on their ability to discover through play.

We have stayed in touch with many Little Foot graduates who are now advancing through their middle school, high school, and college experiences, which we believe is a testament to the foundation that we created here in our home care.

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Admissions

Join the Little Foot Academy & Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Little Foot Academy & Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event by clicking on the open tour slots at the top of the page.. During the tour, we will share more information about our program and ask you to share your goals for your child and their experience with us. This conversation serves as a way for us to ensure that we meet your child’s needs. If our program is deemed a good fit and you agree to the involvement that we believe serves children well at an early age.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application. Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.