Mountain Bluebirds - Winter Weekend Program at Northstar for little ones

Ski Easy, Knowing Your Little Ones Are in Good Hands: Little Gems Opens Its Winter Weekend Program at Northstar

Starting November 21, Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool is again offering full-day Winter Weekend & Holiday Care at The Mountain Nest in Northstar Village, so parents can get on the mountain while their kids have their own good day.

The program serves children 18 months to 5 years and runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends through April 18, plus select holiday weekdays. Dates depend on the resort’s opening and closing. You’ll find it on the first level of Northstar Village, across from the Village Theaters.

Little Gems is guided by Waldorf principles. The day follows a steady, predictable rhythm, which helps young children feel settled even in a new place. Kids spend their time on storytelling, music, movement, art, handwork and imaginative play, and they go outside when the weather allows. Staff ratios are kept low, so each child gets real attention. There are dedicated nap spaces, and the organic meals and snacks are made in-house. Children even get to help with age-appropriate parts of the meal prep.

For visiting families, it’s a warm, homelike place to spend a mountain day. For local families, it’s a familiar setting with the same care Little Gems gives all year at its Northstar and Tahoe Donner locations.

Families can choose a full season, a half season, or a 5- or 10-day pack. Space is limited and advance reservations are required, so book early for holiday weekends.

Reserve or learn more: littlegemstruckee.org/program · (530) 386-9152 · admissions@littlegemstruckee.org