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Where little lions grow.

Bilingual early learning in Rancho Cucamonga for ages 6 months to 6 years. Warm, faith-rooted care with a research-based curriculum built around your child's curiosity.

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📍 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 🕘 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm 🪪 License #364846509

Ages 6 months – 6 years

Languages English · 中文 (Mandarin)

Hours 8:30am – 5:30pm

Curriculum Experience Preschool · Toddler

License #364846509

Why Little Lion

Care that feels like family.

Every routine, meal, and moment is designed around what young children actually need: warmth, language, movement, and play.

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Bilingual immersion

Native English and Mandarin teachers throughout the day — children build both languages naturally through songs, books, and play.

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Research-based curriculum

Experience Preschool & Toddler frameworks bring 12 monthly themes covering literacy, math, STEAM, social-emotional, and motor skills.

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Fresh, balanced meals

Breakfast, two snacks, lunch, and dinner — bilingual menu with whole foods, vegetables, and culturally familiar flavors.

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Safe outdoor play

Designed playground with daily outdoor time — gross motor development is built into the rhythm of every day.

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Faith-rooted values

Each month focuses on a character trait — kindness, gratitude, patience — woven through stories, songs, and daily life.

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Ongoing assessment

Authentic observation of each child's progress across 8 developmental domains — shared with families through regular updates.

Programs

Built for every stage.

From first steps to kindergarten readiness — programs that match your child's age, pace, and curiosity.

6 months – 18 mo

Infant

Tender care, language exposure, and predictable routines for your littlest learner.

Low ratio, individual schedules
Tummy time, sensory play, reading
Bilingual songs and conversation

18 mo – 3 yr

Toddler

Movement, words, and discovery — toddlers thrive on routine plus a steady stream of new ideas.

Numbers 1–10, AB patterns, yoga
Daily art, music, outdoor play
Potty training partnership

3 – 5 yr

Preschool

Letters, numbers, sight words, STEAM — kindergarten-ready in a play-rich classroom.

Phonics, sight words, word families
STEAM, art, social-emotional skills
12-month thematic curriculum

All ages

Chinese Immersion · 中文沉浸

Native Mandarin teachers throughout the day — your child grows up bilingual, naturally.

Mandarin throughout the day
Stories, songs, character recognition
Cultural celebrations and traditions

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Curriculum

12 months. 12 themes. One curious child.

Built on the Experience Preschool & Toddler frameworks — every month, your child explores a new theme, character trait, and set of skills.

SEP

Friends & Feelings

Trait: Kind

OCT

Orchard Harvests

Trait: Patient

NOV

On the Go

Trait: Generous

DEC

Cozy Winter Senses

Trait: Brave

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A Day at Little Lion

Predictable rhythm. Joyful moments.

From morning drop-off to afternoon pickup, every block of the day is designed around how young children actually learn.

8:30 am

Drop-off & Breakfast

入园 & 早餐

9:00 am

Circle Time

圆圈时间

10:15 am

STEAM & Outdoor Play

跨学科 & 户外活动

3:15 pm

Storytime

绘本时间

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Our daughter started at Little Lion when she was 14 months old, and we were nervous about leaving her. Within a week, she was running in excited every morning. The teachers know her, love her, and speak with her in both English and Mandarin. We could not have asked for a better start.

The Chen Family · Toddler parent