Welcome to The Little School

The Little School is an independent day school located on a 12-acre campus in the South Bridle Trails area of Bellevue/Kirkland. Founded in 1959 by Dr. Eleanor Siegl, the school provides an exceptional learning environment for children from age three through age twelve.

Mission Statement

The mission of The Little School is to keep alive each child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, to support balanced social and academic skill development, and to foster community-minded, compassionate and intrinsically motivated students.

Statement on Diversity

To further our children’s understanding of the pluralistic world in which we live, The Little School seeks to purposefully build an environment that reflects and honors society’s rich diversity. The school welcomes and respects socioeconomic, racial, family, religious, sexual orientation, and ability differences. Our community is committed to ongoing dialogue and self-education to develop appreciation for and inclusion of every member.

Strengths of Little School Students

Students at The Little School develop confidence in themselves as learners and as active participants in the world. Their ability to initiate and follow through on ideas and questions is supported; their lively imaginations, self-expression, and creative and cognitive abilities are nurtured. The environment of respect in our classrooms helps students gain a strong individual voice and an appreciation for the opinions and experiences of others.

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