Little Gems of the Sierra

11/19/2025

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Wild River, a community-centered independent school serving the Tahoe-Truckee area, is inviting families to step into a world of winter wonder at its annual Winter Faire, a celebration of the season through...

11/18/2025

10/22/2025

Seasonal Rhythm
🍎🍏 Seasons and rhythm guide our days at Little Gems. From songs to crafts, children grow in harmony with the earth’s cycles.
🍂 Apples, falling leaves, and pumpkins are ever present this month.
🎃 Enrollment is open, message us today.

10/14/2025

Meet Ms Maria
📸 With Chickadee children during morning water color on yellow day.
📖 Our teachers are the heart of Little Gems. 💛
With years of experience between them, they nurture children with rhythm, warmth, and care.

09/26/2025

Nature-Centered Learning
📖 At Little Gems, nature is our classroom. 🍂🌲
Through outdoor exploration, children discover wonder, rhythm, and connection to the world around them.
Reach out today for a tour!

09/09/2025

✨ Enrollment is now open at Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool- Northstar! ✨
We welcome children from 3 months to 5+ years into a warm, Waldorf-inspired environment where rhythm, nature, and joy guide the day. 🌿💛
📩 Spaces are limited—message for more information today!

01/29/2025

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Little Gems of the Sierra, a nonprofit Waldorf-inspired early childhood program, is expanding once again to meet the increasing demand for childcare in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Since its launch in 2020, the...

01/28/2025

Our pre-license visit went well to open our infant classroom at our Tahoe Donner location soon. We are hiring! DM for details

11/09/2024

Little Gems is offering a Winter Weekend and Holiday childcare program - great for visitors and locals who are staying or recreating in and around Northstar California Resort. Located in our Northstar Village location, this would serve children from 18 months to 3 years and beyond- suitable for families who have children who aren't yet ski school age, or who would like another slope side option for childcare. This program will be available based on interest and need!
Reach out to [email protected] with interest or questions.

Thank you!

07/16/2024

Had a blast at the 4th of July Truckee parade and at High Sierra Music Festival with Tahoe Truckee Waldorf!

06/25/2024

Hello families! We’re enrolling 3-5 year olds for Summer and Fall 2024 at Little Gems, both at our Northstar village location, as well as Tahoe Donner this summer. Reach out to [email protected] for more info.