The Little Dolphin School is a non-profit early childhood learning center established in 1977.
For over 45 years, Little Dolphin has been an industry leader in early literacy and the arts.
The school provides comprehensive ECE services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and private kindergarten.
Our Scarborough campus also provides childcare for children infant thru Pre-K..
The Little Dolphin Schools mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive childcare services for young children ages zero to six regardless of social or economic status.
Our School is dedicated to enhancing young children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative development.
We do this in a warm, nurturing, enriched environment. Children learn and develop differently.
Therefore, our curriculum sparks all the senses, allowing self-esteem to soar.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-2
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-2
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
emotional/social/motor delays
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
10 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Little Dolphin School is a non-profit early childhood learning center established in 1977. For over 30 years, Little Dolphin has been an industry leader in early literacy and the arts. The school provides comprehensive ECE services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and private kindergarten. Our Scarborough campus also provides before & after care for school-age children up to the third grade. The Little Dolphin Schools mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive childcare services for young children ages zero to six regardless of social or economic status. Our School is dedicated to enhancing young children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative development. We do this in a warm, nurturing, enriched environment. Children learn and develop differently. Therefore, our curriculum sparks all the senses, allowing self-esteem to soar.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Little Dolphin School Foundation offer a summer program?
Yes, The Little Dolphin School Foundation offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Little Dolphin School Foundation?
The application deadline for The Little Dolphin School Foundation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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