“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”

Matthew 5:16

Our mission is to provide a faith-based, fun, and hands on curriculum to fully prepare students, ages 0-7yrs, for their next stage: spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, and relationally.

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Meet our amazing staff

Ms. Joni

Ms. Joni is Little Lites Program Director. She has a heart for Jesus & for kids – & she works tirelessly to make sure all of our teachers & assistants are equipped to be the best they can be, so that all of our students can be academically & relationally prepared for their next steps in life. Ms. Joni oversees all of our staff, guides our weekly worship, & encourages the implementation of creative & fun centers. She is also the Founder & Owner of Little Lites, & has served as co-pastor of Hillside Church since January 2000.

Ms. Danielle

Ms. Danielle is Little Lites Program Co-Director. She works each day to make sure all our teachers are supported, and all our students are loved. She graduated from the University of Nevada with her Undergrad in Social Work. She has worked with children for 30 years. She has a passion for helping children be the best they can be. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband and being outside.

Ms. Alyse

Ms. Alyse has been apart of the Little Lites program for 10+ years. Through the years Alyse has grown to love teaching children of all ages and stages. Her teaching journey started as an afternoon float, progressed to lead teacher in the Pre-k program, and now she works as an administrator. Alyse is dedicated to equipping teachers and students with necessary tools to have a successful day. She works to bring kindness, positivity and peace wherever she goes. Outside of working at Little Lites, Alyse enjoys reading, days spent at Lake Tahoe and catching babies.

Ms. Addie

Ms. Addie is Little Lites’ Infant-Toddler Director. Her goal is for all children at Little Lites to be happy, healthy, and loved, and to have fun while learning! She finds working with children and babies so rewarding. Seeing their happiness reminds her every day of the joy God wants us to have in our lives. In her free time she enjoys serving at church, hiking, finding natural hot springs, and making memories with her husband and children.

Ms. Kathy

Ms. Kathy has been married to her wonderful man for 27 years. Together, they have two adult children, a boy & girl, & one granddaughter. She loves hanging out with family & friends, being at Lake Tahoe anytime of the year, & traveling. Ms. Kathy enjoys seeing new places, reading a good book, & Bible study.

FROM MS. KATHY:
“I feel I am so blessed to be working at Little Lites. It’s such a loving environment, & getting to be with all the children each day is so fun! They make me laugh & keep me young!”

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Classes and Programs

Classes

Infant and Toddler
We provide safe and loving care to children from the newborn stages to 24months old.  All infants and toddlers go home with a detailed report of their meals, naps, and achievements for the day.  Teachers develop age-appropriate curriculum to foster growth and build strong learning foundations for little ones.

Advanced Early Education
Children aged 2 to 3 years old learn about a different shape, color, number, and letter each week, as well as a bible verse each month.  Each day’s age-appropriate curriculum teaches a different themed concept.  Daily, teachers work on fine motor and gross motor development and songs.

Pre-Kindergarten
Children aged 4 to 5 years old continue to learn more about the concepts they’ve learned in earlier classes.  Pre-K students are preparing to enter Kindergarten with us at Little Lites, or at a different school.  They’ll learn everything that is required to enter Kindergarten, like writing and counting, the foundations of phonics, how to hold pencils and scissors, as well as how to follow classroom expectations, and much more.

Early Elementary
Our Kindergarten and First Grade programs have proven to set children up for great success academically as well as with personal growth.  Our teachers deliver high quality lesson plans, and promote academic excellence.  Read more about our Kindergarten and First Grade programs below…

Elementary School Breaks and Camps
We provide continued care during most Washoe County School District breaks.  We offer elementary aged camps for spring, fall, and winter breaks, and also a summer camp!

Events and Programs

Families can connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to get the most current updates on classroom and school events!

• Holiday Classroom Parties
• Water Splash Days
• Dress-up Spirit Weeks
• Picnics With Families
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Christmas Concert
• Police and Firefighter Visits
• Pre-K Promotion Ceremony
• Kindergarten Graduation
  …..and much more!

Live Music
Worship Arts Pastors from Hillside Foursquare Church play live worship music for our students four days a week!

Soccer
We partner with Soccer Shots to offer an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development.
Soccer Shots Signup

Tennis
We partner with Buddy The Ball to introduce children to the game of tennis, and create a pathway for players who want to continue with the sport.
Buddy The Ball Signup

Name Labels – Support Little Lites
Shop personalized, durable labels for everything your child uses, and 20% of sales will support Little Lites!
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Soccer Shots Reno

Reno Sparks Summer Camp

Live Worship with Pastor Chris!

Buddy The Ball Tennis

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Private Kindergarten & First Grade

Little Lites Christian Learning Center has been serving the Reno/Sparks community for over eighteen years.  Our Kindergarten and First Grade programs follow Abeka Christian Education, which promotes excellence in education, and nurtures students’ natural curiosities.  Our students are learning to be thorough, orderly, careful, obedient, persistent, cooperative, and honest.

• Phonics and Reading
• Penmanship and Journaling
• Mathematics and Concepts
• God’s Plan for Science
• Social Studies
• Spiritual Development
• Physical Activity and Education

Our programs have proven to set children up for great success with academics and personal growth.
Kindergarten & First Grade Handbook 2024-25

Little Lites Tuition

TUITION
Please view our 2025 Tuition and Fees for detailed information

INFANTS  (newborn-24mo):
5 Full Days: $295/week
4 Full Days: $260/week

ADVANCED EARLY ED (2yrs & non-potty trained):
5 Full Days: $270/week
4 Full Days: $250/week

PRE-K (3-5yrs):
5 Full Days: $240/week
4 Full Days: $225/week
3 Full Days: $195/week
5 Half Days: $195/week
4 Half Days: $170/week
3 Half Days: $155/week

KINDERGARTEN (4-6yrs):
Tuition: $240/week

FIRST GRADE (5-7yrs):
Tuition: $240/week

Our Kindergarten and First Grade closely follow WCSD Balanced calendar, and attendance is not mandatory during WCSD breaks.  We provide continued care during most WCSD breaks, in the form of spring/winter camps rather than mandatory curriculum days

Contact Little Lites

Notice of Nondiscrimination as to students- Little Lites Christian Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation, and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs.