Homewood, CA

Operated by Tahoe Forest Health System, this NAEYC-accredited center offers a comprehensive developmental curriculum with strong emphasis on early childhood education. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with specialized training in child development. The facility features secure access, age-appropriate learning environments, and integrated health and wellness programs. Known for exceptional teacher-to-child ratios and a play-based learning approach that incorporates outdoor education and nature exploration, making it particularly suited for families in the Lake Tahoe region.

This AMI-recognized Montessori school serves the greater Lake Tahoe basin with authentic Montessori education for children from infancy through kindergarten. The center features specially designed Montessori classrooms with certified AMI teachers, natural materials, and individualized learning plans. The curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, and early literacy in a carefully prepared environment. The facility includes secure outdoor play areas and emphasizes character development alongside academic preparation, serving many families from the California side of the lake.

Part of the nationally recognized Bright Horizons network, this center offers their proprietary World at Their Fingers curriculum that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development. The facility features secure entry systems, dedicated age-specific classrooms, and outdoor learning environments. Staff includes degreed early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. The program emphasizes STEM activities, literacy development, and creative arts, with additional focus on environmental education through their Growing World curriculum. Offers flexible scheduling and serves families throughout the North Lake Tahoe area.