Welcome, or welcome back, to Lil’ Rams at Riverside High School! I am so happy that you are interested in our program.

General Information

• This class for high school students is called Early Childhood Education. Each high school student is paired with a preschool student (or two). The high school students run the early learning center under the supervision of their teacher.

• This is a learning experience for our high school students. The school is their "learning lab." We aim for a mutually beneficial relationship - the high school students are learning to care for and teach children while building relationships, and the preschool students are gaining age and developmentally appropriate instruction. The high school students are "in training." They are not trained professionals.

• We follow a theme-based curriculum. The high school students plan the lessons and activities. Each lesson/activity stresses at least one of the Kindergarten Readiness Skills.

• Preschoolers must be bathroom independent and three (3) years of age by October 1st the year they enter preschool, and may not turn six (6) before June 1st their last year in preschool.

• The school follows the LCPS calendar but starts in mid-October and ends in May. We are closed for snow days, student holidays, teacher workdays, and other special closings.

If you are interested in enrolling, please contact Melinda Castillo at Email Melinda Castillo

2024-2025 School Year

For the 2024-2025 school year, our program is scheduled to run four days per week Monday through Thursday from approximately 9:35am – 12:30pm (unless inclement weather, holidays, or professional development days interrupt)--times are subject to change slightly depending on our high school bell schedule. Calendars will be provided in advance.

***Registration will be handled by the LCPS administrative office, and a lottery will be held to determine placement into our program. You will be able to select which high school program you would like your preschooler to attend, even if outside of the "school zone" you are assigned; however, be sure to contact the program and verify the hours of each program. We have a morning program and other schools have an afternoon program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 

For more information about the learning labs, including locations, registration, and enrollment timelines, visit the ECE Learning Lab webpage for details.

• Riverside High School Preschool Student Information Form

• Parent Checklist

• RVHS Preschool Parent Handbook