Fully Accredited Early Childhood Education For All - "Hug First, Then Teach" - Whole-Child Approach Is transportation provided to local schools?
Our most cherished principle, “Hug First, Then Teach”, defines every aspect of who we are at Kids ‘R’ Kids. Unlike many daycare centers or childcare providers, our methodology is a whole child approach. We work to strengthen and encourage every child’s emotional, intellectual, social, and physical well-being through the expertise of our childcare providers and a unique partnership with parents. Ba
sed on decades of experience, we have designed classrooms to create an atmosphere where education and safety are priorities. In addition to being the perfect choice for your family’s early educational needs, we seek to be your partners in the care and education of your child. Yes, our centers have school buses with seat belts to transport children from school in the afternoon to the center. Are field trips offered for the children? Yes, our buses are available for area field trips. We transport children who meet the state’s age requirements. These children are given opportunities to see their community and other places of interest year-round. Whether it is the local grocery store, the petting zoo, the library, and entertainment places such as roller skating, bowling or putt-putt golf, we provide fun and learning for the children and guarantee the maximum protection plan for parent’s peace of mind. Is playtime/outdoor time available? Yes, our schools are equipped with three to four areas of outside play. The children have scheduled times in the morning and the afternoon to explore their outside world. As an added safety feature, our schools have six- to nine-foot fencing around the outside perimeter of the play areas. The play equipment is state-of-the-art, and Kids ´R´ Kids abides by the federal regulations on safety equipment and the surrounding fall zones. Are meals and snacks provided? Yes, we serve hot meals and nutritional snacks. Our location is equipped with a full-service kitchen and staff trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Is your staff trained? Yes, the Kids ´R´ Kids faculty are required to follow the state regulations that apply to training. All staff are trained in First Aid/CPR, Infectious Disease Control, Injury Prevention, and Child Abuse Awareness. Additional training in curriculum, child development, classroom arrangement, classroom management, age-appropriate activities, nutrition, field trip planning and OSHA regulations provide the skills needed to create a quality learning environment. The staff is encouraged to further their education through CDA and CCP programs and are given opportunities to attend professional training conferences. Is there internet viewing of my child at your center? Yes, our internet viewing system can connect parents and family members to their child while at work or thousands of miles away. Through a secured internet site and unique password, you can observe your child´s daily activities through your computer. The same cameras are fed to the front desk for additional monitoring by administrative staff. How can I get more information about enrolling my child? We are glad you are interested in finding out more about our schools. Please use the contact form to provide us with your name, address and phone number. We will send you more information through the mail. We look forward to meeting you when you come in for a tour.