New Student Orientation at Little House
In the tradition of Montessori education, we believe in preparation of the child for new experiences and tasks. For those new children enrolled in after-school care, we invite them to a separate orientation at Little House, but wait until the end of their first week of orientation at school, so as not to introduce too many new things at once. (see New Student Orientation)

On the Friday of that week (Orientation Week One), Little House briefly opens its doors to all newly enrolled Little House Preschool children and their parents, from 10:15am – 11:00am (directly after class at MCHD). We invite parents to meet their children and the Little House Instructors on the Preschool playground so that the child may experience the first trip from MCHD to LHAS after school with a parent in hand. Upon arrival at Little House, parent and child will be able to tour the house, and get acquainted with the daily routine and their child’s instructors. During this time, the Little House Director and Instructors will be available for questions.

For new students who are not enrolled in after-school care throughout the year, but who may want to utilize other LHAS services such as No School Camp, Drop In Care, and/or Enrichments. If you would like to schedule a parent/child tour prior to attendance in any After School program, please call the After School office at 489-2030.

No School Camp during Orientation Week Two
During Orientation Week One, Little House is closed to make the transition between summer camp and the regular school year. Little House offers new and returning students a variety of optional schedules for Orientation Week Two that supports the MCHD Orientation schedule. Little House instructors will escort students to and from their classes. Only new Preschool students (ages 3-4) who are enrolled for after-school care throughout the year may attend Orientation Week Two Camp at LHAS. This benefits new Preschool students by allowing them to become accustomed to their after-school environment and instructors.