iLEAD and SCVi are a gift to the learners of Santa Clarita, giving an alternative education option that is free of tuition to the students of the valley.

They run many award winning programs, including their lesser-known preschool and afterschool care programs.

In a recent episode of “Eye On The Valley” radio show on KHTS, co-hosts Renee Marshall and Sara McDaniels spoke with the Little iLeaders and iCREATE programs at SCVi, Wendy Ruiz and Candace Butera.

Little iLeaders Preschool and Childhood Learning Center accepts infants aged six weeks through 18 months, toddlers age 18-36 months, and the preschool is designed for learners aged three through five years.

“At Little iLEADers we know how vitally important your child’s first educational experience is. It is our mission to do everything possible to make sure your child is provided with a safe, healthy, rich, stimulating and nurturing learning environment,” said Little iLeaders.

The iCREATE afterschool program is open for grades kindergarten through 7th grade, open from the dismissal bell until 6:00 p.m.

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iCREATE is an innovative after-school program providing learners a safe and welcoming space to exercise their mind, heart, body and creative spirit. Learners are guided through daily activities in the areas of science, arts, engineering, music, and indoor and outdoor activities, extending the philosophy of iLEAD Schools,” states their website.

Both of these programs are specifically designed for working parents of wonderful little learners. These programs, which are non-profit, tuition-based programs, are designed for working parents to have a safe, fun, and enriching place to send their precious kids to during working hours.

“A space for play and self-expression that celebrates the joy of play-based discovery and socializing. Little iLEADers instills in our learners a natural enjoyment of being in school, setting your child on a positive path for a lifetime of learning,” Little iLeader’s website states.

Having this trustworthy resource is the perfect way for working parents to ensure their learners are being cared for in a safe environment that has more than sufficient enrichment opportunities from facilitators that care deeply about the learners in their care.

To access Little iLeaders’ website, click here.

To visit the iCREATE after school program’s website, click here.

SCVi/iLEAD is a tuition free charter school in Santa Clarita that uses project-based and social-emotional learning concepts to inspire and motivate lifelong learners with the skills they need to lead in the 21st century. Technology is incorporated into all components of the curriculum, and learners are given a firm grounding in the arts, humanities and sciences. School officials value and encourage development of leadership skills by inspiring character and confidence in learners. SCVi/iLEAD offers transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade, providing a unique learning opportunity for those in need of a kindergarten in Santa Clarita, elementary school in Santa Clarita, jr high in Santa Clarita, middle school in Santa Clarita or high school in Santa Clarita.

SCVi/iLEAD

Castaic, CA 91384

Lower School: (661) 705-4820

Upper School: (661) 705-8420

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