ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Heather and Sara are both experienced teachers. Between the two of them they have been teaching for 33 years.

Heather has a degree in Montessori Education as well as a Masters Degree in Early Childhood and Child Development. As a parent she has found inspiration in Waldorf. She has been working with young children for 18 years in many realms: as a classroom teacher, an administrator, a teacher mentor, an Associate Professor, an editor for the National Association of Young Children and as a consultant for San Francisco Public Schools. She is pictured here with her two young daughters.

Sara has been teaching for 15 years. She has worked with children of many ages for 10 years as a dance and creative movement teacher and brings a wealth of talent to Little Fawn. She has also taught cooking and nutrition for K-5th grade and has worked extensively as a preschool teacher. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is pictured with her son Ellis, our youngest Little Fawn.

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They are very pleased to be working together in this joyful work with young children at Little Fawn Play School. Everyday is truly a delight.

ABOUT LITTLE FAWN PLAY SCHOOL

Little Fawn is a new nursery school located in Montclair in Oakland, California. It is a homey, cozy, sweet space nestled in the woods. A deer path runs through the back yard; this is why we chose the name.

Little Fawn is a place where the magic, mystery, and joy of childhood is deeply valued. We believe that the culture of childhood is a special time that may never be re-lived and is fundamental to the healthy development of mind, body and spirit in the human being. Our program is a familial one- small, warm and nurturing. The pace is slow by design, and play is considered at the heart of the work of young children. Children muck around in the mud, dig in the garden, knead bread dough, prepare and enjoy organic-ish snacks and a warm, delicious lunch together and develop close and loving relationships with their friends and teachers. Children are encouraged to express their ideas through many mediums in the arts. Our curriculum is steeped in the fundamental importance of nature, the changing of the seasons, and filled with traditional nursery rhymes, songs and stories. We will also celebrate festivals and share fellowship as a larger community on a regular basis. We value the importance of rhythm, in daily life and over the course of the year, and building a strong community is central to our program. We are committed to the value of education for peace, both for the children and adults who are a part of Little Fawn.

We are open Tuesday through Friday from 8:45-3:00. Our tuition is approximately $8.00 per hour and varies depending upon late day (past 1:30) needs and the number of days a child attends school.

Please give us a call at 510.338.0002 and come and play!