LittleLees Preschool

A Glimpse of Innocence~ A little girl in a pink sweater, golden hair dancing in the breeze, sits quietly on a black bicycle.
She stares at me with the purest eyes, the kind that have not yet learned to doubt, to fear, or to pretend.
For a moment, the noise of the world fades away.
Her gaze carries me to a land untouched by worry and anxiety, where hearts are gentle, and goodness grows wild like flowers.
In her eyes, I catch a glimpse of the purity we were all born with, and the home we spend our lives trying to find again.

What a Four-Year-Old Child Taught Me About Love
From Marie's Journal Entry
This little girl always finds ways to surprise me.
Sometimes she picks a flower from her family's garden and brings it to me. Other times, she carefully draws a picture and proudly places it in my hands. Today, she made several little "eggs and cakes" out of playdough and brought them to me as a gift.
Holding them out with shining eyes, she said:
“Marie, I made these eggs for you. Please eat them.”
I happily accepted her freshly made pretend eggs as though they were precious treasures. Then I pretended to eat them with great delight. When I had "finished," I rubbed my tummy and let out a satisfied little burp.
The moment she saw my reaction, she burst into laughter—a bright, musical giggle that rang through the room like tiny wind chimes.
In that moment, I felt a profound sense of joy.
A child's love is so different from the love we often experience as adults.
It is pure, clean, and free of hidden motives. There are no conditions attached, no expectations, and no desire for something in return.
Love is simply love.
Children do not calculate whether giving is worthwhile. They do not keep score. They do not ask what they might receive in exchange.
They simply want to share what they have with someone they care about.
Their generosity reminds me of Ruth Bebermeyer's beautiful poem Give To (1978):
I never feel more given to than when you take from me — when you understand the joy I feel giving to you.
And you know my giving isn't done to put you in my debt, but because I want to live the love I feel for you.
To receive with grace may be the greatest giving. There's no way I can separate the two.
When you give to me, I give you my receiving.
When you take from me, I feel so given to.
Children may not be able to express these truths in words, yet they live them naturally through their actions, their sincerity, and their open hearts.
Over the years, as both an early childhood teacher and the owner of an early learning centre, one of my deepest realizations has been this:
Children continually invite us back to the purity of childhood.
They remind us to become people who are genuine rather than performative, authentic rather than artificial—people whose inner lives and outward actions are in harmony.
In walking alongside children as they grow, I have come to understand that education is far more than the transmission of knowledge.
It is the touching of one life by another.
It is one soul awakening another.
We often think we are teaching children, but in truth, children are teaching us as well.
They teach us sincerity.
They teach us trust.
They teach us gratitude.
And perhaps most importantly, they teach us what love looks like in its simplest and purest form.
This is one of the reasons I continue to fall more deeply in love with my profession.
To every child in our centre:
Thank you.
Thank you for enriching my life with your genuine love, and for reminding me, again and again, that love was never meant to be complicated.
It was always meant to be simple, pure, and freely given.
❤️ May we all keep a little of a child's innocence in our hearts, and may we learn to both give and receive love with grace.

How much do our children love learning?
This afternoon, they asked, “When are we going to start learning?” I told them that primary school is on holiday, so they could take a break too. But instead, they organised their own little reading group. As I stood by and watched, I found myself smiling—and even tearing up with joy. Does anyone else get so moved at work that it brings tears to your eyes? 😊🌹❤️

It rained all day today, so we stayed indoors and enjoyed a fun boxing session. 🥊🌧️
The children were full of energy, building their strength, coordination, and confidence while having a great time together. It’s amazing how indoor activities can still keep little bodies active and happy.
Grateful for these joyful moments, even on a rainy day. 🌹

Patient and Kind Ruth❤️
Partnership between home and Centre is one of the most meaningful foundations of a child’s growth. At our Centre, “Patient and Kind Ruth” is a small puppy toy who represents patience and kindness. Whenever a child demonstrates these qualities in daily life, they are invited to bring Ruth home for the weekend and share the experience with their family. On Monday, the child returns and reflects with the class on how patience and kindness were practised.
Yesterday, D brought Ruth back to LittleLees. With calm sincerity, he shared how he and his dad spent their weekend together — practising waiting without frustration, showing thoughtfulness in small interactions, and intentionally living out patience and kindness in ordinary moments.
It was not a grand story. It was made up of everyday experiences. And yet, it is in these quiet and simple spaces that character gently takes root.
We are grateful to D’s father for modelling these values at home, and to all families who walk alongside us in this shared journey. A child’s growth is never the effort of one side alone, but the result of steady and respectful collaboration between Centre and family.
Our hope is to nurture children as whole and grounded individuals — developing not only competence, but compassion; not only confidence, but inner strength.
This commitment to whole-child education also guides us as teachers. We continue to reflect and grow, striving to ensure that what we teach is consistent with how we live, so that values are not merely spoken, but embodied each day.

This week we are learning the letter Ee. Our children just made me sunny-side-up eggs for breakfast.😄❤️

Wow, a real artist at work!

Today we celebrated the graduation of our four children on the same special day. Our celebration was filled with laughter, dancing, singing, and beautiful gifts. It has been such a joy and privilege to care for these wonderful children.
We are deeply grateful for the children who have enriched our lives and for the parents who entrusted us with their precious little ones. This day will always remain a cherished memory. We wish each of our graduates a bright and happy future ahead. 💛🎓

Here are some beautiful photos of our lovely children having fun during the Diwali celebrations, enjoy!

The kids’ dad rarely comes to pick them up, but one day last week, he suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He called me and my colleague aside very seriously,and from his expression, it looked like he was going to complain! 😬

But instead, he said, “I want you to know that I really appreciate how you treat my children as if they were your own. They like you all so much. If there’s anything I can do to help the centre, please let me know.” ❤️🌹

I’ve nicknamed him the “Gentle Giant.” 🌹😄❤️