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LFHS Little Scouts
Where Great Minds Grow
About
How We Work
Little Scouts Preschool Program is operated in conjunction with nationally renowned Lake Forest High School. In a structured yet nurturing environment Little Scouts offers quality care and developmentally appropriate activities for children six weeks to five years old. At Little Scouts, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique program incorporates a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. To find out more about us, keep reading or feel free to get in touch.
Programs
Learning Through Play
Ages 6 weeks-5 years
Full and Half-day programs available
Hours: 6:45 AM-5:15 Monday-Friday
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of both children and families through specific goals and objectives. We focus on building off of the strengths of each child, taking advantage of every teachable moment.
Tiny Scouts:
6 weeks-15 months
Littlest Scouts, biggest changes
Wanderers:
15 months-25 months
These tiny tots are the busiest
Explorers
Older Tots/Young Twos
Gaining confidence by exploring our world
Adventurers:
2 by September 1
Practicing our independence
Pathfinders:
3 by September 1
Social development abounds
Pre-K Trailblazers:
4 by September 1
Getting our skills ready for Kindergarten
Developmental Focus
We feel that play the work of children, and we support the seamless integration of literacy, science, and math concepts through theme-based learning activities.
Outdoor Play
Play for all seasons
We believe that both structured and unstructured outdoor play is vital to healthy child brain development. We are fortunate to have two age-appropriate playgrounds, as well as the soccer fields here at LFHS West Campus to explore on a regular basis.
Imaginative Play
More than just costume play
We encourage creativity and imaginative play whenever possible. Pretend play does not need to be confined to the dress-up area! It helps children:
Develop social skills
Emotional development
Develop language skills
Social Skills
Play encourages Social Skills
Playing can help children develop their social skills with others. By listening, paying attention, and sharing play experiences, this helps a child:
explore their feelings
develop self-discipline
learn how to express themselves
work out emotional aspects of life
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”