ABOUT US
When we opened the doors on June 5th, 2006, the three owners, Marion Eichner, Dayna Horton, and Jennifer Osterman were the only teachers at this brand new school. Beginning with three classrooms, a few children, and a BIG dream, Little House was developed from the ground up. We brought our knowledge, experience, education and love into the school and into our classrooms. The children were challenged and encouraged to become lifelong learners and families were made to feel right at home.
Since then, Little House has blossomed into a school with eight classrooms and our thirty-five teachers! We are currently enrolling children from six weeks through twelves years old and offer full day childcare with a developed preschool program beginning at the age of one! Additionally, children can move straight into a private kindergarten at Little House or recieve busing to and from Mars School. Before and After-School care as well as Summer Camps are offered for school-aged children.
Our team members encourage a positive, loving, family-friendly environment that challenges each and every child, encourages a love for learning and promotes a positive self-image. With each passing year, Little House and its team grows with our children as we play, discover, and learn together.
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OUR DIRECTORS
Jennifer Osterman earned a degree in Elementary Education with a focus in Early Childhood and a minor in Special Education from Slippery Rock University in 2003. Before opening Little House Learning Center, Jen worked as a middle school science teacher at Butler Catholic School. Following her heart back into the Early Educational setting, she began building the framework for LHLC in fall 2005. Now, the mother of three children who have passed through Little House's doors, Jen remains as passionate as ever about ensuring Little House creates a family-focused atmosphere where all are welcome!
Miss Brianne Knirnschild has been a member of our Little house family since January 2007. While dedicating herself to the growth and education of our LHLC community throughout the years, Miss Bree continued to further her own education. Excitedly, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in early education in May 2023 and accepted the role of Director with our Early Learning Program! Miss Bree is the mother of three young ladies and resides locally with her husband and MANY furry animal family members! She continues to invest her love and expertise into our classrooms and support our LHLC Community daily!