Early Childhood
Where Curiosity Takes Root
The Foundation for everything that follows
The earliest years build the skills, habits, and love of learning that last a lifetime.
At LFCDS, our Early Childhood program is a place where children feel safe to explore, encouraged to ask questions, and supported as they discover the joy of learning. Through nurturing relationships, purposeful play, and developmentally appropriate experiences, our youngest learners build independence, curiosity, and confidence—one small moment at a time.
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Play With Purpose
Children learn best through exploration. Our teachers intentionally blend imaginative, child-directed play with academic foundations, creating opportunities for students to build confidence, solve problems, develop social skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
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Growing the Whole Child
The early years are about so much more than academics. Our program nurtures every aspect of a child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive, language, and creative growth, helping children become resilient, curious, and ready for what comes next.
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Learning by Doing
The best learning happens through experience. Whether creating, building, experimenting, collaborating, or asking thoughtful questions, students engage in hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and turn learning into discovery.
“It was incredible to see both of our children's confidence skyrocket in Junior Kindergarten as they each learned to navigate the campus and communicate each day what they had experienced.”
-- Early Childhood Parent
A Day In the Life
Morning Meeting starts the day with greetings, sharing, and early confidence-building.
Hands-on exploration brings learning to life through nature, art, and sensory discovery.
Teachers move fluidly between small groups and individuals, meeting every child where they are.
Outside time is built into every day to build gross motor skills.
Imaginative, self-directed play is woven into the day as a core part of learning.
Music and movement activities fill the day, increasing pattern recognition and enhancing language skills.
