Lake Tahoe Preschool

A Montessori preschool. Lake Tahoe Preschool serves children ages 2 to 5 in South Lake Tahoe, using hands-on, child-directed learning. Its prepared classroom includes specially designed materials that invite exploration and engage the senses. Children choose activities suited to their interests and abilities, work at their own pace, and practice putting materials away before choosing another activity. The program runs Monday through Friday, with a minimum attendance of two days per week. Full-day preschool includes lunch, rest time, and afternoon activities. The school describes its approach as supporting children's intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development, while fostering creativity, individuality, and independence. Its multi-age Montessori setting encourages independent work as well as learning alongside peers.