In February of 1951, a playgroup was formed with children from one to five years of age by the Los Alamos Branch of the American Association of University Women. By 1959, all classes had teachers, assisted by mother helpers. In 1968 Playschool moved into its present building, renting it annually from the public schools. Playschool initiated its first extended care classroom in 1978 in response to the need of a growing number of families with both parents working outside the home, while retaining a variety of parent-helper, preschool classes.

Over the years, the extended care program has grown with the needs of the community, adding a full summer program in 1981. In 1987, The Playschool Corporation met and voted to change Playschool’s name to Little Forest Playschool and became a separate and independent corporation, retaining its status as a non-profit, parent cooperative preschool and childcare center.

In 1996 a major renovation project was begun, including the replacement of the heating system in the entire school and the complete remodeling of one classroom. In 1998 a second classroom was renovated. In 2001 Playschool proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary during our annual Fall Fiesta.