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Empowering Young Minds Through Nurturing, Innovative Education That Fosters Lifelong Growth

Guiding Every Child Toward Holistic Development

At Learning Lodge West, is it our goal to provide high quality care and early education in an atmosphere of love and respect that fosters growth. We view each learner as a whole child, striving to meet their intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs. As a team, we are committed to educational goals of excellence, which is why most of our teaching is based on two curricula: The Creative Curriculum and the Second Step.

The Creative Curriculum focuses on 38 research-based objectives that are most predictive of a child's future success in school. Our students learn social-emotional skills and work on physical, cognitive, and language development through investigations of specific items. The Creative Curriculum aligns with our age-appropriate developmental milestones, so every activity is aimed at furthering growth areas for your children. You can learn more about The Creative Curriculum at www.teachingstrategies.com.

Our Second Step curriculum is designed for students in Preschool 1 - K-Prep, and its purpose is to build skills for social and academic success. Each year, four units in Second Step help students achieve skills for learning (focus attention, listen carefully, ask for help), empathy (identify their own and others' feelings), emotion management (how to calm down when they have strong feelings), and friendship skills (how to make and keep friends and solve problems together). You can go to www.secondstep.org to learn more.

Teachers at Learning Lodge West receive ongoing training to maximize the benefits of the curriculum programs for their children and stay up-to-date with the most current and effective practices. Teachers communicate with parents weekly, sending home updates about what the students have discovered and practiced.

We are excited for your children to learn and grow here at Learning Lodge West. Thank you for the privilege of not only offering excellent care for your children, but also for trusting us to partner with you on their journey of becoming lifelong learners!

Educational Philosophy

We view each learner as a whole child, striving to meet their intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs. Our teachers are committed to the educational goals of excellence and education provided in a safe and loving environment. Parents and teachers work hand in hand to prepare our students to be lifelong learners and to apply their knowledge and skills in meeting life’s challenges.

Testimonials

WE have thoroughly enjoyed our experience at LLW. Both of our children attend and we couldn’t imagine sending them any place else. Their responsiveness, thoughtfulness and dedication to providing a safe learning environment is second to none. We highly recommend LLW!

- The Jurkins Family

My child attended the KPrep program which allowed him to easily transition to Kindergarten. He has been a high achiever in reading, phonetics andmath due to his preschool preparedness from LLW.

- The Fisher Family

We’ve had a child in every classroom in this school at one point or another. The school is well managed with a staff and teachers that care, and that level of care shines through the kids who love to go back each day for more fun times.

- The Tustin Family

Learning Lodge West has been the best experience for our family! We could not have asked for a better environment for our kids. The staff is friendly and caring—everyone is known by name. The building is safe, clean, and well-kept. The atmosphere is a positive one every time you step foot inside the door—you’re always greeted with a smile. The curriculum is perfect in order to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. We had an experience at another preschool that did not meet those standards. The most important thing to us was ensuring our kids would be safe and well taken care of. You get that at Learning Lodge West. It feels like you’re dropping them off with family or friends. The kids loved it and we did, too! Thank you and our LLW family a million times!

- The Hayes Family

Our experience at LLW has been nothing but exceptional! I only wish my older two could have gone there. After COVID, our old school changed some policies and were only accepting full-time students which wasn’t something we needed. We interviewed a few schools and instantly fell in love with the friendly staff and clean environment. As a mom of 4 kids, it was so important for me to find a school that made me comfortable and happy. My two kids that graduated from LLW were well prepared for Kindergarten and were sad to leave their fun-loving teachers and friends. Thank you LLW for years of consistency and for loving and teaching my babies like they were your own! I’ll be forever grateful!

- The Ewing Family

The staff at LLW, in every classroom our children were in, as well as the admin team, continually poured so much love onto our two boys. They cared for them like their own, and for that I’m grateful! We loved our experience at LLW and would recommend it to anyone to bring their kiddos there! Thank you LLW!

- The Moore Family

Our time at LLW was fantastic. Exceptional communication and teachers fostered a secure, enjoyable, and educational setting. The tuition seems reasonable if you seek a worry-free approach to your child's well-being. You truly receive value for your investment! My son underwent remarkable growth—from minimal speech and difficulties with social interactions to speaking fluently, mastering counting up to 20, identifying shapes and colors, overcoming behavioral challenges, and achieving full potty training.