FAQ

Classes start at 7:45 am and end at 12:45 pm, Sunday through Thursday.  You may drop off as early as 7:15 am and pick up from the front gate no later than 1:00 pm. Should parents need longer school hours,  we offer after-school clubs until 1:45 pm for an additional fee.

We start enrolling children from 6 months through 5.5 years.

Our programs are very competitive to get into as parents secure seats early in the year for the fall. We encourage parents to enroll as early as possible to avoid a waiting list.

Our toddler children have a 6:1 (child:adult) ratio and the older programs have a 7:1 (child:adult) ratio.

We do not believe in imposing our young students to wear a rigid dress code such as uniforms because it can stifle creativity, self-expression, and openness to new ideas. Allowing your child to choose an outfit to wear to school will empower them and build their confidence.

Yes, Arabic is an integral part of our curriculum.

Yes, we have a program called “Scattered Entry” that helps children with the transition period. During this time children will meet their new teachers and classmates, and are gradually familiarized with Little Harvard’s environment and classroom routines. Parents will receive a specific schedule for their child’s scattered entry program during our annual meet and greet event. The length of time it takes before your child attends a full schedule will depend on their age and progress. 

We encourage parents to never sneak out while your child is engaged in a lesson or activity.  Remember to always give a kiss or hug and say “goodbye” and most importantly, always say that you’re coming back to pick them up. Teachers and Director are available to help any child who is having a particularly difficult transition, providing the necessary feedback to parents during this process.

Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage where children experience anxiety when separated from their parent. Separation is a process. Some children have no separation anxiety and some children experience anxiety for several weeks. It is important to comfort the child and let them know it is okay to cry or feel upset. Our teachers manage separation by working with proven strategies to lessen the discomfort, such as consistent schedules and routines, sensory room, bringing a familiar toy from home, and creating an open and honest dialog with parents.

Yes because we believe that “quick learners” need to be engaged and challenged. Our teachers are trained to carefully adjust the lesson so your child stays interested and always building on their competency. While lesson planning can still be organized in a general format, it will also be necessary to outline specific goals for each child.

Yes, you will receive a newsletter by email of events and activities at the beginning of every month and it’s also posted on our Parent Info Wall in the lobby.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone, we adhere to a strict policy: NO ITEMS WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS can enter the facility.

We take hygiene very seriously, all our toys and classrooms are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.  We follow a detailed checklist that is signed off by management upon cleaning. Toys, knobs, handles and other surface areas are sanitized by the mandated 1:10 ratio bleach to water solution. Our team of nannies work tirelessly to maintains the school’s appearance and cleanliness.