The road to independence starts here.
We know you want your child to live their life to the fullest. But right now, you’re struggling – and you’re feeling defeated because you don’t have the resources to improve the outlook for your child. You need help.
We’re here for you.
At Little Light House, we see the potential in every child. We also know the strength in you. We promise to surround you with love and give you tools to ease your burden. Our staff is skilled and equipped to provide you and your child the care you deserve.
The world may see a diagnosis, but we see a child.We believe every child is born in the image of God, beautiful inside and out. Though they may have challenges and delays, they deserve every opportunity to succeed and live a meaningful life.
Our goal is to help children from birth to six years of age, with physical and mental challenges. Our services are tuition-free and our doors are open to all families of all walks of faith. |
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Have you received a recent diagnosis?
We understand how difficult and confusing this time can be for parents, caregivers, and teachers. Although we have served over 100 different diagnoses since opening in 2006, we have put together specific pages for a few of the most common kids we work with. These pages include resources, stories, and information on common special needs just for you.
Cerebral Palsy
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Cortical Vision Impairment
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Down Syndrome
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Spina Bifida
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will My Child Need Outside Therapy While Attending LLH?
Your child will receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, assistive technology interventions and low-vision therapy while in class at the LLH. We encourage you to continue your child’s outside therapy which is clinically based for interventions more medically focused. Our LLH therapists collaborate with community therapists regularly so that interventions complement each other.
Q. I Heard There Is A Waiting List. How Long Will I Wait?
We have a waiting list for our Monday – Thursday preschool developmental center classrooms. The waiting list for this program is 18 to 24 months.
Q. Will My Child Receive Meals At School?
Because of each child’s highly individualized needs, all food for lunch is provided by the child’s family.
Q. How Many Staff Members Will Be In My Child’s Classroom? How Many Kids?
Each classroom has 1 qualified teacher, an associate teacher and two volunteers for an 8-child class. LLH heavily relies on volunteers to help students grow. It is typical to have at least 1 regular volunteer in each class daily. In addition, LLH utilizes college and career students whose university or college is partnering with us for professional training within the classroom. This too provides extra hands, eyes, feet and voices to engage students in learning.
Q. What If My Child Can’t Stay Awake For The Whole 5 Hours Of School A Day?
That’s okay! We will partner with you to ensure children have a positive learning experience. Classrooms create routines that foster each child to be active learners, have fun and rest when they need to.
Q. Is There Transportation?
We do not provide transportation to or from school.
Q. What Are The School’s Hours?
Children are in class Monday through Thursday from 8:30-1:15.
Q. How Long Can My Child Attend LLH?
We provide services to children ages birth to 6. At age 6, your child will graduate from the program. If your child turns 6 in the middle of the year they will complete the school year before graduating. Plus, we will help you in transitioning your child to the school they will be attending.
Your child will receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, assistive technology interventions and low-vision therapy while in class at the LLH. We encourage you to continue your child’s outside therapy which is clinically based for interventions more medically focused. Our LLH therapists collaborate with community therapists regularly so that interventions complement each other.
Q. I Heard There Is A Waiting List. How Long Will I Wait?
We have a waiting list for our Monday – Thursday preschool developmental center classrooms. The waiting list for this program is 18 to 24 months.
Q. Will My Child Receive Meals At School?
Because of each child’s highly individualized needs, all food for lunch is provided by the child’s family.
Q. How Many Staff Members Will Be In My Child’s Classroom? How Many Kids?
Each classroom has 1 qualified teacher, an associate teacher and two volunteers for an 8-child class. LLH heavily relies on volunteers to help students grow. It is typical to have at least 1 regular volunteer in each class daily. In addition, LLH utilizes college and career students whose university or college is partnering with us for professional training within the classroom. This too provides extra hands, eyes, feet and voices to engage students in learning.
Q. What If My Child Can’t Stay Awake For The Whole 5 Hours Of School A Day?
That’s okay! We will partner with you to ensure children have a positive learning experience. Classrooms create routines that foster each child to be active learners, have fun and rest when they need to.
Q. Is There Transportation?
We do not provide transportation to or from school.
Q. What Are The School’s Hours?
Children are in class Monday through Thursday from 8:30-1:15.
Q. How Long Can My Child Attend LLH?
We provide services to children ages birth to 6. At age 6, your child will graduate from the program. If your child turns 6 in the middle of the year they will complete the school year before graduating. Plus, we will help you in transitioning your child to the school they will be attending.
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Little Light House Central Mississippi is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Christian Developmental Center for children with special needs, age birth through six years of age. All gifts to Little Light House Central Mississippi are tax-deductible, less goods and services received.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: Little Light House-Central Mississippi is a non-profit Christian Developmental Center for children with special needs, birth through six years of age. The Little Light House does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, or medical diagnosis (unless it affects the child’s ability to attend on a regular basis) in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school programs. Some behavioral conditions may be evaluated on an individual basis. Little Light House assures that all children’s records will be maintained as confidential.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: Little Light House-Central Mississippi is a non-profit Christian Developmental Center for children with special needs, birth through six years of age. The Little Light House does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, or medical diagnosis (unless it affects the child’s ability to attend on a regular basis) in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school programs. Some behavioral conditions may be evaluated on an individual basis. Little Light House assures that all children’s records will be maintained as confidential.