At Little People Preschools, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom walls—it extends to feathers, fur, and a whole lot of heart! Nestled right between our two Raleigh locations is our dedicated animal care area, home to our favorite goats, ducks, and chickens. Throughout the week, our different classes take turns heading outside to get hands-on experience helping to care for these amazing animals. Whether it is their assigned day or their scheduled turn for the week, our students take great pride in this responsibility.
Our kids are:
* Learning responsibility by feeding and watering our farm friends.
* Developing empathy through gentle animal interaction.
* Exploring nature and science in a real-world, outdoor setting.
We believe that early childhood is about more than just ABCs and 123s—it’s about discovering the world around us. Come see why our program is unlike any other!
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Since 1984 Little People Preschool has been one of Raleigh's most respected private preschools. We care for children from 0-4 years old.
We have provided affordable childcare to hundreds of children in the Raleigh area. We are a small facility with a lo
12/22/2025
We had a great time at the Angus Barn for our annual Little People Preschool Christmas party and the decorations were amazing as usual! While we missed a few of our teachers who weren't able to make it, it was a night to remember! Are so grateful for our team!
We had a great time at the Angus Barn for our annual Little People Preschool Christmas party and the decorations were amazing as usual! While we missed a few of our teachers who weren't able to make it, it was a night to remember! Are so grateful for our team!
10/30/2025
To all our wonderful Little People Preschool families! We have some incredibly humbling and exciting news about Mr. Larry and Mrs. Shawnonne's son, Larry, Jr ("LJ"), and how their story as national heroes is about to be shared on ESPN, and your kids are part of the story!!
Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting ESPN writer, the award-winning Ryan Hockensmith, who was in Raleigh gathering background for a major written feature! The best part? Ryan's visit included our beloved Little People Preschool, and the time he spent with the staff and kids will be featured as part of the story!
This school holds a special place in our hearts: All 3 of our children, LJ, Olivia, and Lauren are all proud graduates of Little People Preschool, and that family foundation is central to his feature story.
The world-class resources ESPN is dedicating are truly amazing! They've split their talent to tell this story:
* Yesterday in Raleigh: Ryan Hockensmith wrote about the family foundation, including the visit to the Preschool.
* Also in New York: The widely recognized ESPN storyteller, Marty Smith (best known for ESPN's College GameDay), was at West Point interviewing LJ for the video feature. (Marty was here with us in Raleigh earlier this week to film our family's portion!)
This is resulting in two powerful features for the world to see:
1. A video story airing on College GameDay on November 8th.
2. A long-form written feature on ESPN.com.
Both stories dive deep into the heart of their journey: what molded LJ, Mr. Larry, and Mrs. Shawnonne into a family who raised a son—and a father-son duo—who are now celebrated as national heroes.
LJ’s story is a testament to the character instilled in him by Mr. Larry and Mrs. Shawnonne; it's the story of a determined student who earned his spot at West Point, the world’s #1 leadership academy and used that solid foundation to become the man who, alongside his father, saved the life of a total stranger.
We are profoundly grateful to ESPN, Ryan Hockensmith, and Marty Smith for recognizing our heroes and sharing their story of character, perseverance, and commitment with the world. We feel so blessed that our Little People family got to be a part of this incredible experience!
🍅🧅 Weighing Wonders! ⚖️
Our Little People preschoolers are turning into junior chefs and investigators today! We're having a blast comparing objects using our scale.
Today's challenge: Which weighs more, the juicy tomato or the sharp onion? The kids are hands-on, discovering which item tips the scale! This is a fantastic way to introduce the concept of "heavier" and "lighter."
And for the best part? These ingredients will be a fresh, tasty addition to our lunch today! Learning that you can eat! 😋
What a fantastic day we had at Hill Ridge Farm! Our Little People had an absolute blast picking the perfect pumpkins from the huge pumpkin patch, bouncing on the trampoline, zooming down the slide, and taking a fun ride on the train! Lots of smiles, laughter, and great memories were made.
It's wonderful to see our students exploring and enjoying the fall season!
Looking for child care? Schedule a tour at LittlePeoplePreschoolNC.com
Little People Preschool – Raleigh’s most unique early learning experience where Learning Comes to Life!
Imagine a preschool where your little one learns to care for animals AND enjoys the freshest food straight from the farm! That’s Little People Preschool in Raleigh! Our children develop empathy and responsibility by caring for our goats, chickens, and ducks daily.
We also believe that healthy bodies fuel healthy minds! That’s why over 85% of our fruit and 100% of our vegetables come from local farmers — no cans, no shortcuts. Just fresh, vibrant, farm-to-table meals every day.
Schedule your tour today at LittlePeoplePreschoolNC.com or call us at 919-876-1761 and see what makes us truly one-of-a-kind!
07/04/2025
Have a happy and safe 4th of July from Little People Preschools!
06/15/2025
We want to say, “Happy Father’s Day” to all the fathers! We hope you feel celebrated on today and supported each day!
06/13/2025
Hats off to the Little People Preschool Class of 2025! 🎓✨ Last night, we celebrated our amazing little graduates, and our hearts are so full!
We will miss you all so much, but we can't wait to hear about the incredible things you'll do in elementary school and beyond! It has been an honor for Mrs. Shawnonne, Mr. Larry, and the entire Little People Preschool staff to be a part of your educational journey.
Congratulations, graduates! The future is bright! 🌟
You will always have a special place in our hearts!
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4210 Saint James Church Road
Raleigh, NC
27604
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| Monday | 7am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7am - 6pm |