Learn More About My Home Preschool

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An Early Learning Family

During the preschool years, children thrive in nurturing, predictable environments where they feel safe, supported, and connected. At Caterpillar Lane Preschool, students learn, grow, and build confidence through meaningful relationships, hands-on exploration, and a small, consistent peer group from enrollment to graduation.

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A One of a Kind Experience

Caterpillar Lane Preschool offers a unique combination of strong academic foundations, intentionally small class sizes, mixed-age learning, and individualized instruction in a cozy home environment. My curriculum incorporates elements of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, the Project Approach, and modern child-led learning philosophies through engaging thematic experiences and hands-on exploration. Students remain with the same teacher and peer group from enrollment through kindergarten, creating meaningful relationships, continuity, and a strong sense of belonging throughout the preschool years.

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A Partnership With Families

As both an educator and a mom, I value the importance of strong family partnerships during the preschool years. At Caterpillar Lane Preschool, I am committed to promoting happy hearts, healthy bodies, and growing minds in a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. My goal is to create a warm and meaningful preschool experience that gives families peace of mind and children a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.

About Caterpillar Lane

Meet Mrs. Laura

Hi, I’m Mrs. Laura, owner and educator at Caterpillar Lane Preschool in Red Lion, PA. For the past 13 years, I have been passionate about creating a warm, intentionally small preschool environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. My goal is to foster curiosity, confidence, meaningful relationships, and strong kindergarten readiness skills through hands-on exploration and engaging thematic learning experiences.

I deeply value my partnerships with families and feel incredibly honored by the trust and support our preschool community has shared over the years. I invite you to take a moment to explore my reviews on Google and Facebook and see why York County families have chosen Caterpillar Lane Preschool for over a decade.

Credentials

Master of Early Childhood Education, Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Maryland.

Associates of Arts, Community College of Baltimore County.

Licensed family childcare provider in the state of Pennsylvania since 2013.

Certified in adult and pediatric CPR/AED and first aid.

Recognized by the PA Keys STARS program for high level of education and training; joining the initiative for building high quality ECE programs in PA.

Recipient of the Rising STARS continuing education grant.

Ongoing training in Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies including: child growth and development; the environment, curriculum and content; families in society; child assessment; communication; professionalism and leadership; health, safety and nutrition; and program organization and administration.

A Note From Mrs. Laura Regarding Classroom Management

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Caterpillar Lane Preschool!

Creating a positive, nurturing classroom environment is one of the most important parts of early childhood education. Clear, developmentally appropriate expectations help children feel safe, confident, and successful as they learn to navigate the preschool years. These expectations are modeled and practiced throughout our daily routines to encourage kindness, confidence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.

Our Classroom Guidelines

• Hard things help us grow
• We are kind
• We are problem solvers
• We have helping hands

At Caterpillar Lane Preschool, I believe in guiding children through encouragement, redirection, open communication, and supportive problem-solving. The preschool years are filled with important opportunities for learning social-emotional skills such as empathy, resilience, self-regulation, and conflict resolution. Challenging moments are approached with patience, support, and the understanding that children are continually learning and growing.

My goal is to partner with families to create a warm, consistent environment where children feel valued, supported, and excited to learn each day.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,
Miss Laura