KBLS_images_DuckDuckGooseWelcome to Kids’ B.A.S.E. and The Little School. We offer the highest quality of educational, social, and care experiences possible for resident Scarsdale children from age 3 through Grade 6.

Kids’ B.A.S.E. and The Little School are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, chartered by the NYS Board of Regents, and licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. To learn more about how NAEYC accreditation benefits our students, please visit the NAEYC’s Family Resources  site.

KBLS operates under the leadership of Acting Executive Director Carmelita Bota and a Board of Trustees comprised of community residents. KBLS offers year-round extended hours of operation to accommodate children and families through a range of programs including:

  • Kids’ B.A.S.E.: Before- and after-school enrichment and care programs for children in grades K-6.
  • The Little School: Scarsdale’s premier preschool program with classes for 3s and 4s
  • The Little School Summer Enrichment Camp: Full of fun learning experiences, swim instruction, crafts, sports, and daily swim. Swim is held at the Scarsdale pool complex located directly behind KBLS and includes both swim instruction and supervised free swim time.
  • Summer Set Before-and-After Camp Enrichment: Summer enrichment programming for children in grades K-5.