👶 Infant Program

Ages: 6 weeks to 24 months
Schedule Options: Full-time or part-time (based on availability)

Finding infant care you trust isn’t easy—we know because we’ve been there. That’s why our infant program was created with deep care and intention by a team of experienced educators who are also parents. In fact, our director entrusted her own two infants to this very program—because she believes every child deserves the same level of love, attention, and safety.

Our goal is simple: to create a space where babies feel safe, seen, and loved. We follow Montessori-inspired principles in a calm, nurturing environment tailored to each child’s unique rhythm and needs.

What Families Can Expect:

  • Compassionate, experienced caregivers who truly get it

  • Calm, sensory-rich spaces designed for peaceful exploration

  • Personalized routines and developmentally appropriate materials

  • Cozy cribs and attentive one-on-one care

  • Daily updates and photos through Brightwheel to keep you connected

Infant and toddler classroom with floor beds, low shelves, child-sized furniture, and a cozy reading nook.</p> <p>
Infant and toddler classroom featuring low tables, Montessori shelves, soft lighting, and outdoor access.</p> <p>
Peaceful infant nap area with cribs, soft lighting, a glider chair, and a plush rug.</p> <p>

🏡 Preschool Program

Ages: 2 to 5 years
Schedule Options: Full-day or half-day, 3–5 days/week

Our preschool blends the heart of Montessori education with a deep understanding of how young children thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically. In every classroom, children are encouraged to make choices, solve problems, and grow at their own pace in an environment that builds confidence and emotional well-being.

This kind of child-led learning doesn’t just prepare children for kindergarten—it lays the foundation for a lifetime of independence, resilience, and curiosity.

Key Features:

  • Montessori-inspired curriculum rooted in choice and exploration

  • Emphasis on emotional development, decision-making, and mental well-being

  • Circle time, art, music, and movement

  • Expert Early Childhood Educators leading each classroom 

  • Outdoor play and edible gardening

  • Weekly progress updates and photos via Brightwheel

Three preschool children riding a trike train outdoors near sunflowers at Mother Lode Mountain Tots.
Preschool children wearing chef hats making bread from scratch by pouring yeast into a bowl.
Two young girls in a preschool classroom smiling while working on a word-matching Montessori activity with orange phonics cards.

✨ After-School Program

Ages: 6 to 12 years
Schedule Options: Afternoons during the school year; Full-day during school holidays and breaks

Our after-school program gives older children a fun, safe space to unwind, connect, and learn. During summer, our themed weeks (like Pirate Week or Science Week) keep children active, engaged, and having fun!

Key Features:

  • Low 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio
  • Age-appropriate groupings
  • Weekly themes (summer only)
  • Outdoor time, homework help, water play, and crafts
  • Transportation from Pioneer Elementary via Bus Route 2 
Two smiling children dressed as pirates holding toy parrots in front of a black door with a “Pirate Week!” sign.
Child sitting at a classroom table while a teacher points to a worksheet about Martin Luther King Jr.’s contributions.
Two children dressed as pirates and mermaids during a themed activity at Mother Lode Mountain Tots.

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A $100 registration fee is required for enrollment. If your family receives the TRC child care subsidy, TRC will cover this fee on your behalf.

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