“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 0-6, 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! In her free time she enjoys going to church, hiking, finding natural hot springs, and making memories with her husband and children.

FROM MS. ADDIE:
“I love working with children and babies because it is so rewarding. Seeing their happiness reminds me every day of the joy God wants us to have in our lives!”

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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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 Reno Foursquare Church play live worship music for our students four days a week! This helps children learn the sounds and meanings of words, and dancing to music helps children build motor skills.  Not only is singing and dancing to live worship music fun, it teaches our children that they have a heavenly Father who loves them!

Soccer
We partner with Soccer Shots to offer an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through coaching, communication, and curriculum.
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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. That means teaching them skills and guiding them to the next level.
Buddy The Ball Signup

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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.