Little Longhorns Early Childhood Lab
Tiny hooves, big dreams, that's our Longhorn way!
We have so much in store for your child this coming year at West Field High in our Early Childhood Lab.
Join our Team
We are hiring for our Daycare Facilitator as well as daycare assistants. Click on the links below.
West Field High School is excited to offer a daycare and preschool program as part of our Child Development/Early Childhood Education CTE Career Pathway program.
Please click on the registration link above to join our waiting list. This does not guarantee a spot. Spots will be given to children in the order they join the waitlist and according to our priority structure. First priority will be given to Employees of West Field High, employees of Weber School District are given 2nd priority, and remaining openings will be available to our community. Families who are interested in our preschool program do not have to be employees of the Weber School District, this will be available to all members of the community If there are spots available. Children enrolled in the daycare program must be 2 years old by September 1st and fully toilet trained. Children enrolled In our preschool program must be 3 years-old by September 1st and fully toilet trained.
Cost for full time daycare Is $525 a month. Preschool Is $110 a month or 4 days a week or $90 a month for two days a week.
Daycare hours of operation are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Preschool will be in the mornings between 9:00 am-noon. (subject to change depending on the high school bell schedule)
Our operating schedule will follow the West Field High and Weber School District Calendar (we will be closed during summer break, winter break, spring break, etc.)
If you have any questions please send Monique Nielsen an email.
Mission Statement
It is our goal to provide a nurturing, and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish through play-based learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional development. We are committed to partnering with families and the community to cultivate a foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Purpose
Provide an on-site training center for high school students in the Child Development and Early Childhood Classes at West Field High School.
Provide nurturing, quality child care, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a safe and secure environment for toddlers and preschoolers.
Create a service for West Field and district employees by providing quality child care during employment hours as far as space is available.
High School Student Involvement
Through the Little Longhorns Early Childhood Program, West Field High provides an opportunity for high school students to be trained as childcare workers in a daycare or preschool setting. Early Childhood Education 1, 2, & 3 students will have ample experience in observing and seeing first-hand the developmental stages and levels of small children. Early Childhood Education students will assist with and have hands-on experience in teaching children, under the direction of the Early Childhood Teacher and Early Childhood Lab Facilitator. High school students will develop lesson plans in math, art, science, music, and language. These lesson plans will be coordinated with the weekly and monthly preschool themes.
Monique Nielsen
Join our Team
Click here for the Daycare Facilitator Position.
Click her for the Daycare Assistant Position