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Our School

Four women in matching black t-shirts stand behind a group of young children in a classroom decorated with alphabet charts and colorful drawings.

Our Mission 

At WVLC, we believe that play is a child’s work and serves as the foundation for meaningful academic learning. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate experiences that meet each child’s unique needs, promote positive self-esteem, and stimulate learning across all developmental domains. Through a strong partnership between teachers and families, WVLC creates an engaging, supportive environment in which every child can thrive and build the skills necessary for future educational success.

Our Vision

The West Valley Learning Center (WVLC) staff is dedicated to providing a high-quality early childhood education within a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment. As the home of the Tiny Tigers, WVLC promotes three essential character traits—Responsibility, Kindness, and Safety—which serve as the foundation for positive school culture and social-emotional development. The school is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop strong character, build foundational academic skills, and experience success in all areas of early learning. WVLC values each child’s individuality and works collaboratively with families, community partners, and school personnel to support the physical, cognitive, social, language, and emotional growth of all students. These collective efforts help prepare young learners for future academic achievement and lifelong success.

Patterson State Preschool

WVLC student pic

 

Room 1 staff and student picture

 

Three young children sit at a table with lunch trays in the foreground, while hats and a cooler are visible on a shelf in the background.

Transitional Kindergarten

Two teachers stand behind a group of smiling children in a classroom with alphabet letters and drawings on the wall.
A group of diverse children are sitting on the floor in the foreground, with a blurred background that includes a school logo.
Director and students participating in table activity