LITTLE ARK
PRESCHOOL
About Us
We are a Christian enrichment preschool in Atascadero that is open 3 mornings a week during the school year. We offer a fun, hands on, developmental curriculum with a low child to teacher ratio, 6:1 in the
3 year old class, 8:1 in the 4 year old class (compared to the State required 12:1 ratio). Our desire is for each child to reach their highest potential, so we will come along side each of them and their families to laugh, learn, play, imagine, and love.
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****LITTLE ARK WILL BE RETIRING JUNE 2025. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL 45TH AND FINAL YEAR!!!
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Contact Info: TUITION:
5545 Ardilla Ave 3 days a week: $385/mo.
Atascadero, Ca. 93422 2 days a week: $285/mo.
(805) 466-9544
Meet the Teachers
My name is Tracy Brown. I am the director and Pre-K teacher. This is my 19th year here at Little Ark. I earned a BA in Child and Family Development from Cal Poly. I have taught and directed preschool, after school programs, and summer day camps. Two of my children attended Little Ark and had wonderful experiences. I have been married 34 years to my husband Mike, a retired mechanical engineer. We have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren.
My name is Jana Diller. I have been the 3-year-old teacher for 28 years. I earned a BA in Speech and Hearing Science from UCSB. I have 3 grown married children, Kellye, Travis, and Elizabeth, and 7 grandchildren. My children and grandchildren attended Little Ark.
My name is Gail Holloway. This is my 21st year here, I have been an aide and a teacher. I completed my child development classes at Cuesta College. I have been married 36 years to my husband John, an electrician. We have 3 children: Ryan, Scott, and Lily. They all attended Little Ark, and had fantastic experiences.
My name is Linda Menigoz. This is my 14th year at Little Ark. I earned my BA and teaching credential from Cal Lutheran University. I Have also worked as a substitute teacher for AUSD for 20+ years. My husband and I are celebrating 31 years of marriage this year. We have 3 grown children, two of which attended Little Ark.
POLICY
Our mission is to create a positive impact on the lives of young children in a loving, enriching, Christian educational environment. We want to encourage children in self-discovery, promote in them a confident self-esteem, and nurture them to love God through learning about Him and His world.
Full 2024 policy here:
ADMISSION FORMS
Admission Information (Page 1):
Parent's Rights (Page 4):
Child's Health History (Page 2):
Emergency Treatment (Page 5):
Personal Rights (Page 3):
Physician's Report (Page 6):
Days and Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Mornings
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Prices
Attending 2 mornings a week, $285.00 per month
Attending 3 mornings a week, $385.00 per month
Tuition will be paid September through May
Example of 3-Year-Old Class Schedule
8:30- 8:45 Free Exploring
8:45- 8:50 Clean-Up
8:50- 9:10 Prayer, Attendance, Servant of the Day, Book
9:10- 9:30 Art/ Craft
9:30- 9:40 Bathroom
9:40- 10:00 Snack
10:00- 10:30 Playground
10:30- 10:40 Bathroom
10:40- 11:00 Circle Time (Flag Salute, Calendar, Bible Time, Nursery Rhymes, Shapes & Colors, Zoophonics)
11:00-11:15 Large and Small Motor Skills (Music, Movement, etc)
11:15- 11:30 Share Time, Prayer, Closing
11:35- 11:45 Table Activities (Playdough, Scissor Practice, Puzzles, etc)
Example of 4-Year-Old Class Schedule
8:00-8:40 Free Exploring
8:40-8:45 Clean up
8:45-9:00 Opening (Prayer, Attendance, Flag)
9:00-9:20 Small Groups
9:20-9:30 Circle Time (Calendar, Book,Songs)
9:30-9:55 Craft and Teaching Time
10:00-10:30 Bathroom and Snack
10:30-10:45 Show and Tell, Bible Story
10:45-11:15 Playground
11:20-11:40 Music and Movement
11:40-11:45 Character Development/Closing
11:45-12:00 Quiet Activities/Pick up