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Hello! I am Tara Flatt, the founder and director of Little Mountain Wonderschool. My little ones, who are now 3 years and 5 years old, inspired me to start my program - I had a challenging experience looking for high-quality child care, where my child could have a home away from a home and would not be just a number among many other children. I ran my own Wonderschool (San Mateo Station Wonderschool) in San Mateo for 4 years, and am excited to now work with families in the Shingletown area.
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Philosophy
At Little Mountain Wonderschool, we believe that children learn best when they are provided individualized care and are in an environment where they are encouraged to explore the world around them. Our students will learn through doing hands-on, age-appropriate activities and playing in our large outdoor space.
Location
Little Mountain Wonderschool is located next to Black Butte Elementary School, and we’re a quick drive from Highway 44. We’re located in Shingletown, between Redding and Anderson, and have early drop-off hours and late pick-up hours to help families who are commuting in the area.
About our program
At Little Mountain Wonderschool, outdoor play is a significant part of our program’s daily rhythm and structure. Through gardening activities, such as planting potatoes, our students learn about the life cycle of the nature around them and can enjoy making discoveries of their own.
Rhythm of the Day
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7:00am - 7:30amEarly Drop Off Window
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7:30am - 8:00amArrival + Free Play
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8:00am - 8:30amBreakfast
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8:30am - 9:00amCircle Time
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9:00am - 10:30amOutdoor Play + Exploration
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10:30am - 11:00amMorning Snack
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11:00am - 12:00pmOutdoor Play + Exploration
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12:00pm - 12:30pmLunch
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12:30pm - 1:00pmTransition to Nap Time
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1:00pm - 2:30pmNap Time
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2:30pm - 3:00pmFree Play
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3:00pm - 3:30pmAfternoon Snack
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3:30pm - 4:30pmOutdoor Play + Exploration
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4:30pm - 5:30pmArt Time
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5:30pm - 6:30pmFree Play + Pick Up
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6:30pm - 7:00pmLate Pick Up Window
Admissions
Join the Little Mountain 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 Mountain Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.
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.
Note: Until I receive my license from the state, I can only have one family enrolled in my program.
