Welcome to Little Hands, where parents and children learn and grow together.
Little Hands is a play-based, non-profit, parent participation school that has been serving Bay Area families for over three decades. Our mission is to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for parents and their children.

Our classes are 2 hours in length and parents and their children, aged 6 to 36 months, attend together each week. Classes meet 1-2 times per week during the regular school year. Little Hands also offers a separate 4-week summer session.
During class parents divide their time between observation, discussion and supervision while their children explore the school through play.

Babies, toddlers and young preschoolers are invited to play, learn and explore stations throughout the school. Toys and weekly activities are specifically selected for their little hands and growing minds. At Little Hands your child will have the opportunity to paint, dig, climb, read, sing, swing, plant, cook, build, pour, sculpt, ride and more!
Get started here with your online application
Read the 2010 welcome letter from Little Hands Board President Karen Melzer and Director Pat Meyer .
And while you're here, check out a printable version of our school calendar.
Orientation Night Classes. Please check the calendar to find your scheduled orientation.
Fall Kick-Off Party. Bring the whole family to meet your classmates, board members and staff, and enjoy some ice cream at our first event of the school year.