The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Nurturing Small Group Pods, Storytime Groves & Shaded Splash Zones in Larchmont. Designed for Ages 3 to 6. Programming quality at Little Acorns Early Childhood Camp seemed to depend heavily on which counselor was leading a given activity block. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Unheated pool on cooler days, and lifeguard coverage felt thin during our visit. (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:3 (Nursery/Pre-K), 1:4 (Kindergarten). Staffing quality at Little Acorns Early Childhood Camp varied noticeably by bunk — some counselors were excellent, others seemed undertrained for Ages 3 to 6.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus routes serving Larchmont were inconsistent in our tracking, sometimes running 15-20 minutes off schedule. Lunch quality varied by day. (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
Tuition Range: $1300 – $1550 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Campus has decent shade coverage, which matters more than it sounds (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
- Some specialty early childhood & little campers programming stood out despite the overall inconsistency (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
- The best bunks we observed had genuinely excellent counselors (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Staff turnover mid-summer disrupted bunk continuity for several families (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
- We heard mixed reports on how allergy protocols are actually enforced (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)
- Facilities show uneven upkeep — some areas well-maintained, others neglected (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1955)