Inspiring Curious Minds, Building Confident Learners, and Creating Bright Futures
At Little Explorers Academy, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they can explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Mission
To inspire a lifelong love of learning by creating a welcoming environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to discover the world around them.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a leading preschool in Riverside, CA — known for exceptional early learning experiences, meaningful family partnerships, and a nurturing environment where every child reaches their full potential.
Our Values
Warmth, curiosity, and integrity guide every decision — from how we design a classroom to how we speak with a nervous parent on day one.
Learning through play, guided by purpose
Children learn best when they're actively engaged in meaningful experiences. Our philosophy is built around learning through play, exploration, and discovery — nurturing every child's natural curiosity by creating opportunities to ask questions, solve problems, create, imagine, and explore.
Rather than focusing solely on academics, we encourage children to develop confidence, communication skills, creativity, empathy, and independence through hands-on activities that make learning enjoyable and meaningful.
Our classrooms are filled with opportunities to explore literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, music, movement, outdoor learning, and social-emotional development — all while respecting every child's individual learning style.
Why families choose us
Choosing the right preschool is about more than finding a classroom — it's about finding a place where your child feels safe, supported, and inspired every day.
How we got here
From a single classroom to a full campus trusted by Riverside families.
Founding
A vision takes root
Little Explorers Academy opened its doors in Riverside with a simple promise: childhood should be filled with wonder, discovery, and joyful learning.
Growth
Expanding our programs
We grew from a single classroom into a full campus offering infant care through school-age programs, with low ratios and individualized attention at every stage.
Innovation
Brightwheel & bilingual learning
We introduced daily Brightwheel updates for families and launched full-time Spanish instruction for every enrolled child.
Today
A trusted community hub
Today, Little Explorers Academy is a RCOE-covered preschool trusted by Riverside families, rated 4.7 stars by our community of parents.
The caring hands behind every milestone
Our educators are CPR-certified, bilingual where it matters most, and deeply invested in every child's story.
Ms. Leslie
Director
Leads our campus with warmth and care, welcoming every family personally and making sure each classroom delivers on our promise of safe, joyful early learning.
Ms. Jazmine
Operations Director
Keeps the campus running smoothly behind the scenes — from enrollment to scheduling — so every family's questions get a fast, friendly answer.
Ms. Ashley
Infant Lead Teacher
Brings warmth and consistency to our infant room, responding to every coo, cry, and giggle with gentle, individualized care.
Ms. Denise
Infant Lead Teacher
A steady, nurturing presence in our infant room, dedicated to keeping every family informed and every little one comforted.
Ms. Jocelyn
2yr Old Lead Teacher
Guides our two-year-olds through big milestones — first words, first friendships — with patience and playful energy.
Ms. Vanessa
Toddler Lead Teacher
Creates a joyfully busy toddler classroom where curiosity, movement, and early independence are celebrated every day.
Mrs. Sandra
3yr Old Lead Teacher
Leads our three-year-olds through hands-on, play-based learning that builds real confidence and a love of discovery.
Ms. Alex
Floater Teacher
A familiar, friendly face across every classroom, stepping in wherever she's needed to keep each child's day feeling seamless.
Ms. Katie
Floater Teacher
Supports classrooms across the whole campus, bringing extra hands, warmth, and continuity whenever the day calls for it.
Mr. Derrick
Campus Security
Keeps a watchful eye on our campus every day, giving families extra peace of mind from drop-off to pickup.
Partnering with Families
We believe that children thrive when families and educators work together. Open communication is at the heart of everything we do.
Through Brightwheel, parents receive daily updates, classroom photos, learning milestones, and important announcements — building a consistent, supportive environment that helps children feel confident both at school and at home.
Preparing Children for a Bright Future
Our goal extends far beyond preparing children for kindergarten. We strive to help every child develop the confidence, curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving skills they need to succeed throughout life.
Every day is an opportunity for children to explore something new, make lasting friendships, and discover what they are capable of achieving.
A campus built for curious little minds
Every room is designed at kid-height, filled with natural light, and layered with soft, safe materials that invite exploration.
Bright, Modern Classrooms
Outdoor Garden & Play
Hands-On Learning
Celebrations & Community
Join the Little Explorers family
We know choosing a preschool is an important decision, and we'd be honored to be part of your child's early learning journey. We invite you to visit our campus, meet our dedicated teachers, and experience the warm, welcoming community that makes Little Explorers Academy a trusted choice for families throughout Riverside.
Ready to learn more?