About Us

MISSION
At Little Pioneers we aspire to create an environment that is designed to meet each child's individual needs, and that allows them to be creative and independent. Overall, we believe children need to feel nurtured, respected, and safe. When children move on from LPP our goal is that they are not only academically prepared but have the confidence they need and are eager to learn.

CURRICULUM
We feel using a theme based curriculum gives children the foundation to explore and be actively engaged in learning and purposeful play. Our themes are integrated throughout all areas including physical, social-emotional, cognitive, language, and creative development.

HOURS OFFERED
Open Monday thru Friday
7:00am to 5:00pm
Offering Half Day~ 8:30am to 12:00pm, 3/4 Day~ 9am to 3pm, And full day program from 7am to 5pm.
Meet the Team

JENNIFER MAUZY~ OWNER
HELLO I AM JENNIFER MAUZY, A MOM OF 4 AND GRANDMA OF 3. I STARTED WORKING WITH CHILDREN OVER 30 YEARS AGO AT A PRESCHOOL CENTER IN SANTEE. A FEW YEARS LATER I STARTED A LICENSED HOME FAMILY DAYCARE. NOW THAT MY KIDS ARE ALL GROWN-UP, I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN HERE AT LPP. I HAVE MY UNITS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, CPR & PEDIACTRIC FIRST-AIDE.
LITTLE PIONEERS OPENED ON MARCH 3RD, 1997 BY LORI HARDING.

ALICIA HOSKINS ~ DIRECTOR
HI MY NAME IS ALICIA HOSKINS AND I'M THE DIRECTOR OF LITTLE PIONEERS. I STARTED TEACHING HERE IN MAY 2014 AND LPP HAS TRULY BECOME MY SECOND HOME. I HAVE MY BA FROM SDSU IN CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, AND MY MASTER TEACHER PERMIT THROUGH THE CDCT. THROUGH THE YEARS I'VE SPENT TEACHING MY LOVE AND PASSION FOR CHILDREN CONTINUES TO GROW.

HANNAH BOURASA~ TEACHER
HI MY NAME IS HANNAH BOURASA . I STARTED AT LPP IN FEB. 2018 AND HAVE LOVED MY TIME HERE EVER SINCE. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING MY LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE IN EARLY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. PREVIOUSLY I WORKED FOR AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE AS AN EMT, AND WORKED AT SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN THE ER. I LOVE TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND COULDN'T IMAGINE MYSELF DOING ANYTHING ELSE.

GRACIE NICKLES~ TEACHER
HI MY NAME IS GRACIE NICKLES AND I AM 21 YEARS OLD. I AM CURRENTLY ON TRACK TO OBTAIN MY ASSOCIATES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FROM GROSSMONT COLLEGE. WORKING WITH PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE.
ALL STAFF IS FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFIED
Testimonials
Dee Marie reviewed Little Pioneers Preschool — 5 star
August 1, 2016 ·
If you are looking for a preschool in Alpine, look no further. Both of my girls flourished here and learned so much! As a parent, it is amazing to feel that those entrusted with caring for your children while you work care and love them as much as Miss Lori and her staff do. They are the best!
I am one of those parents that over worry about everything, so finding a preschool to put my kids in was a challenge. When I toured Little Pioneers my son and I both knew it was the best place for him. The teachers are amazing and very caring. There were days he would come in crying and they would comfort him. Then there were days I would come in crying and they would comfort me, being a first time mom is hard sometimes. My first born outgrew Little Pioneers and now my second son is there. Both of my sons learned so much and have fun doing it. There are always cute art projects that they can’t wait to show me at the end of the day. My older son who is now in Kindergarten was totally prepared for grade school and is now excelling. I love Little Pioneers Preschool!
Lauren Hoskins
Calendar
JANUARY
Themes:
Winter
Artic animals
Pajama day
Closed
New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr Day
FEBRUARY
Themes: Valentines Day
Space
Valentine party
Parents night out
Closed
President's Day
MARCH
Themes:
St. Patrick's
Spring
Crazy hair day
St. Patrick's Day party
APRIL
Themes:
Easter
Zoo
Easter party
Superhero Day
FIELD TRIP
Children's Nature Retreat
Closed
Good Friday
MAY
Themes:
Bugs
Farm
Farm party
Closed
Memorial Day
JUNE
Themes:
Fairytales
Ocean
Disney Day Graduation Party
JULY
Themes:
Summer Fun
Pirates
Pirate party
Closed
4th of July
AUGUST
Themes: Dinosaurs
Camping
Nature hike
Tie dye day
SEPTEMBER
Themes:
Dr Seuss
Circus
Crazy sock day
Closed
Labor Day
OCTOBER
Themes:
Monster
Halloween
FIELD TRIP
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch
Halloween costume party
NOVEMBER
Themes:
Fall
Thanksgiving
Picture Day
Thanksgiving party
Pajama day
Closed Thanksgiving Day & following day
DECEMBER
Themes: Christmas
Christmas party Closed
Christmas Eve and Christmas day
Contact Us
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