School Of Little Scholars
Tel:
(626)357-9660
- School of Little Scholars' private preschool and kindergarten programs promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development in positive ways designed to further curiosity and creativity.
- Each classroom environment creatively respects the developmental needs of each student.
- School of Little Scholars will not compromise its mission of nurturing the positive growth and development of children.
- The security and safety of Serendipity students are paramount. The students' happiness and personal growth are the products of the caring and loving staff and the positive physical environment of the school.
- The success of School of Little Scholars will be measured by witnessing our students who not only find happiness and joy in our educational setting but who learn with incredible proficiency.
- Our curriculum encompasses each child's participation, interest, enthusiasm, and ideas.
- Children at School of Little Scholars may express their ideas and follow their dreams without subjective or artificial restrictions.
- Our loving, well-educated, and experienced staff respect, encourage, and guide Serendipity students while respecting individual temperaments, talents, and abilities.
- Little Scholars children learn through positive, cognitive activities directed by talented, caring teachers.
- They sense that School of Little Scholars is a "home-away-from-home" school where they will receive a wonderful education in a nurturing, positive environment.
- All aspects of teaching take place in relaxed, nurturing atmospheres.
- Self-esteem takes precedence. Little Scholars students are encouraged to learn to make their own decisions and to solve problems.
- Our ultimate objective envisions the long-term personal and educational growth of our students that will bolster their personal and professional success and happiness.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 42 students
- Yearly Tuition: $480
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 42 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 75% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teacher |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 42:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $480 |
| Tuition Notes | $480.00 Full Time Program 9-3 M-F $120.00 Extended Day Care 6:30-9, 3-6 |
| Admissions Director | Ida Tillmann |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Kid Fit, Spanish Class, Warrior Tots Arts and Music Programs: Art Class, Piano Class |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to School Of Little Scholars is Berean Baptist Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ica Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Hayden Child Care Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duarte Grades: NS-K | 50 students
0.1 miles
819 Buena Vista St
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)359-9592 0.1 NS-K
50 - MonroviaIca Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 157 students
0.8 miles
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)358-5129 0.8 K-8
157 - Duarte Grades: NS-8 | 127 students
1 miles
822 Bradbourne Ave
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)301-9809 1 NS-8
127 - Monrovia Grades: K-5 | 39 students
1.2 miles
429 Wildrose Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016 1.2 K-5
39 - MonroviaFoothill PreschoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K | 4 students
1.3 miles
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)358-9147 1.3 K
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