history

From the ground up, Founding Director Karen McLaughlin created Little Learning to effectively build the foundation of literacy in children, which ultimately promotes a love of learning and the ability to excel across all academic subjects. She is known for her collaborative approach not only in teaching, but also in truly understanding the whole child. Prior to founding Little Learning, Karen spent 12 years as Director of Marketing, Brand Development, and Licensing for several Fortune 500 companies. Unfulfilled by the success she experienced in the corporate world, Karen pursued her passion for studying the impact of early childhood literacy and child development. Karen has created an environment in Little Learning where children feel loved, safe, and heard. Her unique approach of addressing the whole child and her innate creative sensibility are integrated into each lesson and have become the cornerstone of the success of the Little Learning method.

philosophy

At the heart of Little Learning is a fundamental understanding of children as individuals. Our goal is to make every child who comes through our doors feel heard, loved, and safe. Children who feel heard by those closest to them are better equipped to reach their unique and full potential in life.

Throughout a child’s time with us, their learning is continually individualized. The true and genuine self-confidence that each child gains through this individualization promotes their upward academic and social/emotional trajectory. We consistently build opportunities for our students to develop a growth mindset. With a growth mindset, children feel confident to tackle any and all challenges presented to them.

We believe strongly in the partnership between parents, educators, and all others who touch a child’s life in the early years. We empower parents with the tools to advocate for their children’s best interests, which has proven invaluable time and time again. It is through this collaborative approach that we can ensure the whole child is being supported to thrive.