Little Star Preschool

09/03/2025

We only have two enrollment spots left for ages 2 and up, children under 2 are welcome to join our waitlist. Our program is a Certified Family Home located in NW Corvallis.

-After School Care for Leticia Carson Elementary School

-We are open Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays.

-General hours are 8:00am-4:30pm, with some flexibility on a case-by-case basis.

-We accept ERDC.

-Diapers and Wipes Provided.

-Snacks and Lunch Provided.

-We do not use plastics for eating and drinking.

-Reggio Emilia Inspired, Play Based and Child Led

You can message our page, email, or text for more information. Space is very limited at this time!

-Holland
503.819.6319
homepreschool.littlestar@gmail.com

Located in NW Corvallis Oregon

08/20/2025

One million neural connections every second happens in a baby’s brain during the first three years.

This is the main event. The way we show up with emotionally nourishing, supportive relationships shapes lifelong health and well-being.

Let’s treat it like it matters. Because it does.

08/07/2025

Here are a few of our recent projects. We work on long-term projects that children can be proud of. We recycled some canvases that were donated to us and coated them with white. Then each child is given a canvas to use to make their own creation. This canvas is available to them each day over a long period of time with several different art mediums available.

Crayons, marker, paint, sharpies, glue, gems, and whatever else they'd like to add! All of these materials contribute to their development of fine motor skills, pincer grasp, planning, and creative thinking. As well as cooperation and problem solving when sharing tools.

We've also made suncatchers and expiremented on how they'd dry if we layered colors.

There are also several different ways children can practice mark making and fine motor skills. White boards area group favorite. We love seeing how each child contributes to the board during the day and what it becomes at the end of each day.

08/07/2025

Today we built bubble castles. We explored how bubbles can stick to wet surfaces. We used a tray to catch large bubbles and see how many we could add before they pop.

07/28/2025

Certified family childcare, child led curriculum and environment. Reggio Emilia inspired.

Current openings are for ALL AGES, in NW Corvallis, Oregon. Within walking distance to Wildcat Park.

One spot for a child under the age of two.

We can also do before/after school care for Letitia Carson elementary, or other nearby schools.

We do take ERDC. 5am-9pm, including before and after-care, M-F and occasional Saturdays.

503-819-6319

https://little-star-home-preschool.webnode.page/

Located in NW Corvallis Oregon

07/18/2025

All current openings are for ALL AGES, in NW Corvallis.

I currently have two part-time spots, for Monday & Friday.

A few full-time spots available, as well as schoolyear starts.

We can also do before/after school care for Letitia Carson elementary, or other nearby schools. (Or even after Boys & Girls club care/pickup)

We do take ERDC! 5am-9pm M-F and occasional Saturdays.

503-819-6319

07/18/2025

A new federal policy limiting Head Start access based on immigration status is a harmful step backward.

At NAEYC, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advocate so that each and every child thrives and learns in a society dedicated to ensuring all children reach their full potential.

🔗 Read our full statement: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/policy-change-limiting-immigrant-children-participation-head-start

07/18/2025

https://little-star-home-preschool.webnode.page/

I am looking for a like-minded person to assist me and be able to Substitute when I have appointments.

Currently I would need someone Tuesday at 1:45pm, every other week for my kids OT appointments, to Sub. There will be more dates/times available, especially for training and assistant days.

We are open Monday-Saturday 5am-9pm, but our regular childcare hours are 7:30am-5:30pm, currently.

My program is Reggio Emilia inspired, we spend a lot of time outside, our activities and environment is child-led. The right person would be okay with messy art, messy play, helping children work through conflict and emotions, knowledge on developmentally appropriate expectations, redirection, and it would be helpful to know about certified childcare rules.

Requirements:
- Must be able to change diapers and lift infants/toddlers.
- Have an account on https://my.oregonregistryonline.org/
- Must have current CBR (background check) https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/pages/cbr.aspx
- Experience in ECE, 1 year preferred
- Transportation
- Have required trainings or ability to get them within 30 days; safe sleep, recognizing and reporting child abuse, pediatric first aid/cpr, foundations of learning, etc.

Pay is dependent on a couple of things, but the range can be $15-$20+ an hour. Please let me know if you have children you would need to bring with you when applying, and what their ages are. We are within walking distance to Leticia Carson elementary. I do take ERDC so that is an option too, for bringing kids along.

Please email your resume and a little about yourself or fill out the contact form on our website to apply.

homepreschool.littlestar@gmail.com

The Central Background Registry (CBR) is CCLD’s Registry of individuals who have been approved to be associated with a child care facility in Oregon pursuant to ORS 329A.030 and OAR 414‐061‐0000 through 414‐061‐0120. Individuals who are actively enrolled

07/07/2025

For many children (and adults), “sorry” becomes a quick fix to escape the discomfort of repair. But true repair is more than a word—it’s a process.

If your child blurts out an apology in frustration, it doesn’t mean they aren’t sorry—it just means they need guidance on how to make it meaningful.

Instead of demanding politeness, pause and teach: 💬 “Let’s talk about what happened.”
💛 “Can you see how they might be feeling?”
🛠 “What can we do to make things right?”

This is how children learn empathy, accountability, and emotional safety—not from forced apologies, but from compassionate connection.

It takes longer. But it lasts a lifetime.

✨ Want more tools like this? Find them in my book or visit www.thetherapistparent.com

07/06/2025

Reggio Emilia‑Inspired Childcare in NW Corvallis – Where Curiosity & Connection Thrive!

Based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy: we believe the environment is the “third teacher,” using natural materials, light, and rich sensory experiences to inspire curiosity.

Mixed-age group: Supports social learning, independence, and empathy, nurturing peer interactions at different stages of development .

I have 5 total spots available, with at least one space open for under the age of 2.

11+ years of early childhood experience, including working with children with varying physical and developmental needs.

Small group, personalized attention: quality time to play, think, work, wonder, and grow.

We accept ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) subsidies!

You can text 5038196319, or you can also visit our website and fill out the contact form, and we will be in touch shortly!

01/23/2024