A preschool that feels personal
At Little Beans Preschool, we offer a part-time morning program designed for children ages 3-5 who are ready for gentle structure, social growth, and hands-on learning in a smaller, nurturing environment.
Our program is ideal for families looking for a thoughtful first school experience, a stepping stone before full-time school, or a part-time option that still leaves room for family life.
What your child will build here
School Readiness
Children begin practicing the routines, listening skills, independence, and transitions that help them feel more prepared for kindergarten.
Social Confidence
Through guided play and group experiences, children learn how to make friends, participate, take turns, and feel part of a classroom community.
Emotional Regulation
We help children recognize feelings, express themselves appropriately, and build the emotional tools they need to thrive.
Hands-on Learning
Our days include play, art, movement, exploration, and age-appropriate activities that keep learning active and engaging.
Thoughtful early learning
While play is at the heart of everything we do, our program thoughtfully introduces early academic foundations through hands-on experiences. Children are exposed to:
Phonics & early literacy through songs, stories, and letter recognition
Early math concepts like counting, patterns, sorting, and number awareness
STEAM exploration through building, problem-solving, and sensory activities
Geography & culture through seasonal themes, stories, and world awareness
We focus on building curiosity and confidence first, knowing that a child who loves learning will go further than one who is rushed.
About our preschool program
Little Beans Preschool runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Our small class sizes allow for more individualized attention, deeper connection, and a calmer classroom environment.
3–4 Class: Tuesday & Friday
4–5 Class: Monday, Thursday & Friday
Located in our dedicated preschool space on F Street
Includes membership benefits and access to our playroom
We are currently working toward adding a dedicated outdoor preschool space to further expand learning opportunities.
This program is a great fit if…
your child is preparing for their first school experience
you want a gentle transition into structured learning
you’re not ready for full-time preschool
your child thrives in smaller, calmer environments
you homeschool and want added social learning and routine
Schedule
A Typical Morning at Little Beans
8:30am – 12:30pm
Morning Arrival
Open play in the playroom
Activity Stations
From sensory exploration to table work to imaginative play
Movement
Obstacle courses, dramatic play, music, and dance.
Circle Time
Calm story time & phonics songs
Brunch & Social Time
A healthy meal and table conversation
Creative Exploration & STEAM
Art projects, sensory play, science experiments, and building challenges.
Every activity is designed to nurture curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
Pricing
Tuition is paid monthly and is due at the beginning of each month. A one-time enrollment fee and deposit are required to confirm enrollment and hold your child’s spot. Each preschool membership will include unlimited access to our playroom and all member benefits.
Enrollment Fee $50
Deposit $100
$25 School Tshirt
What families should know
To help every child feel safe and successful:
Children must be potty trained
Families provide snack, lunch, and water (we have a microwave to heat food)
A change of clothes is required (undies & socks too)
Grippy socks are required for play
Tuition is due within the first week of the month
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Meet the Teacher
Teaching little ones is a blessing I ‘ve had the privilege to do for over 35 years. My name is Teresa Martin….”Mrs Martin” or “Ms Teresa” or more often just “TEACHER!” I began teaching at a small Christian school in 1982, right after high school graduation. After working there for 6 years as a teacher, assistant director, and director, I moved on to another school in Sierra Madre California. At Bethany Christian School, I taught a variety ages of preschoolers from 2 1/2- 4 year olds. I was the director for 2 of those years, but the most important part of my experiences at Bethany was meeting my husband and together having our three children. I started Bethany in 1988 and by the time we moved to Grants Pass I had worked there for a total of 13 years. In 2007 I joined the staff at Brighton Academy as the PreK teacher and have been there in that capacity until our final day of school this past June 6th.
I love working with preschool aged children, and feel that God has blessed me with the gift of doing so. I enjoy planning activities that engage, inspire, and challenge the kids to explore and be creative. One of my favorite aspects of teaching , is to equip the kids to know how to understand and appropriately express their emotions. Emotional and social skills are so important for developing a healthy, well rounded child.
I am excited about this new chapter in my life, working with preschool aged children at Little Beans, and looking forward to see what God has in store.