El Dorado Parkway KinderCare

Joy and learning go hand-in-hand, especially when you are meeting new friends and climbing to new heights every day 🫶

Check out here https://www.kindercare.com/programs-curriculum/early-education-programs-overview to learn more about special seasonal activities for all ages, and we have a winter break program for school-age kids too https://www.kindercare.com/lp/winter-break 🙌

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Marquita Davis has joined KinderCare Learning Companies® as Chief Academic Officer, overseeing the development of our high-quality educational programs, professional development, accreditation initiatives, research and evaluation, inclusion services, and public policy. With more than 20 years of work in early childhood education, non-profit leadership, government and philanthropy, she brings incredible expertise to the company. Welcome, Dr. Davis!

Learn more about her here https://www.kc-learning.com/newsroom/press-releases/new-chief-academic-officer

Concluding our celebration of we have these reading recommendations for you 📚

Snuggle up with your for “I Sang You Down from the Stars” by .spillett (for ages 0-2) ✨

It follows a mother-to-be as she gathers gifts for the arrival of her new baby🤰

Then check out the new book “Berry Song” by (for ages 4-8), it tells the story of a girl and her grandmother as they gather gifts from the earth 🌎

After enjoying these stories, take a nature walk and look for items that are meaningful for your family ❤️

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School breaks don’t always work with your life schedule—but don’t worry, we got you 👍

Whether you need long-term childcare for your little one or break-time care for your school-age, your will experience the glow of community with our special winter break program ❄️

Check out this link to learn more https://www.kindercare.com/programs-curriculum/early-education-programs-overview and here https://www.kindercare.com/lp/winter-break for your school-aged kids👌

Hello! Hola! Guten Tag! Bonjour! Kon’nichiwa!

It’s 👋

People all over the globe are celebrating by saying “hello” to 10 people today. Join us in this fun challenge by saying hello to 10 people or more and make someone’s day much brighter 🫶

How does your like to say hello? Tell us in the comments 👇

We are celebrating with reading recommendations for you and your 📚

“Shaped by Your Hands,” is great for ages 4-8, it tells the story of author, Maria Povika Martinez’s journey to become a famous Native American Indian potter

Then check out “Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code” by for ages 7-10, it tells the story of Native American US Marines who used Navajo language to create an unbreakable military code

After reading together, try sculpting with clay like Maria—you can even add a secret message in your art like Chester 🔎

Check back soon for more reading recommendations we have for you ❤️

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It’s getting chilly outside, but our classrooms are always cozy and filled with laughter and learning ❄️

See your glow with confidence this winter through special seasonal activities for all ages, and we have a winter break program for your school-aged kids too. Check out this link to learn more https://www.kindercare.com/programs-curriculum/early-education-programs-overview and here https://www.kindercare.com/lp/winter-break for your school-aged kids 🙌

It’s 🔬🧪

These little scientists are developing critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills through our STEM program 🙌

What is a fun STEM project your enjoys? Share with us in the comments 🫶

We have two recommendations for you and your to check out during 📚

Have you ever seen a bully and done nothing about it? A good read for ages 5-9, “The Juice Box Bully” by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy empowers kids to stand up for each other

And, Lotty Raccoon is excited about school—until Grant Grizzly bullies her. See what happens when she forms the “Bully Blocker Club” in this book by Teresa Bateman, for ages 3-5

After reading, brainstorm one or two ways your little one can help when someone is being bullied 🫶

Rounding out our reading recommendations is a book by about one of the world’s most famous and unusual artists, “Viva Frida” great for ages 4-8 📚

This book follows Frida Kahlo’s life and how it influenced what she painted on her canvases. After reading together, see if your would like to try painting with you—be inspired by Frida’s style and create your own 🎨

Follow us for more that celebrate heritage months and help to diversify your book shelf ❤️

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Our centers will be closed on Monday, October 10th because your teachers are learning and growing at Professional Development Day 🙌

We will spend the day strengthening our teaching skills and exploring new ways to create meaningful learning experiences for your child

Our teachers will be excited to welcome your family back on Tuesday 👋

Continuing our reading recommendations, we have a great one for you 📚

“Stroller Coaster” by {illustrated by and Elaine Bay} is perfect for ages 4-8. This is a fun, vibrant tale of a loving dad who transforms an everyday neighborhood stroll into an extraordinary adventure to avoid a toddler’s tantrum. As you read, discover the Spanish words hidden in the art on each page 🧐

Check back next week for our last book recommendation to conclude our celebration 🎊

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We have the sweetest book for ages 2-5 as part of our for 📚

“I Love You, Baby Burrito” by features gentle text, simple Spanish words, and wonderful illustrations. Great for bedtime, you can tuck your in like the mother does in the story as you read together 😴

Check back next week for another book recommendation as we continue the celebration 🎊

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We are celebrating with reading recommendations for you and your 📚

The first one, “Dragon boy” by is a great read for ages 4-8. A curious, little boy, Tangtong, full of empathy and joy, he loves to be a dragon and go on adventures with his stuffed animals. He is comfortable in who he is and where he is from—a kid being a kid with a creative imagination 🐉

After reading, why not take your child’s favorite stuffy out exploring. You could go to the playground, grocery store, or even a walk around the neighborhood. As Dragonboy says, “the best part of an adventure is being with ones who know you best” 🫶

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Raising looks different for everyone, but we can all agree that it is the best (and hardest) job ever! So to all our working families doing it each day, we celebrate you ❤️

We are continuing our celebration of Belonging Week at with some of our favorite reading recommendations for you and your that shows what belonging means to us ❤️

Check out “Dinosaur Rap” by John Foster—great for ages 3-5. While you read this rhythmic romp, talk about the diversity of abilities you can see in the kids rocking out on each page 🦖🎵

Explore a variety of families in “The Family Book” by for ages 2-4. After you read, name some things that are special about your family 🫶

Be inspired to fly around the room together by the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military in “The Fearless Flight of Hazel Ying Lee” by for ages 4-8 ✈️

Spend a Thursday with Papa and his granddaughter—they made every moment special in book, “Our Favorite Day” great for ages 3-6, and plan a special day for your family too ☀️

In “Black is a Rainbow Color” by the color black evokes a deeper sentiment about incredible people who have helped to change the world (ages 3-8). Try creating a picture using only black and see just how beautiful this color is 🖤🌈

Let us know in the comments any other great reads we should add to our bookshelf 🙌

At everyone belongs in our circle ❤️

Our centers and classrooms are supportive environments where children can fully express themselves and it is important to us that we provide a welcoming community where every family feels included

Follow along with us as we celebrate a special week all about belonging 🫶

Let us know in the comments what belonging means to your family 💙

It’s not too late to donate to our school supply drive in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation - donating is as easy as 1-2-3:

✏️ Find a list of most needed supplies here: https://www.kinf.org/donateproduct/

📓 Drop off school supplies to the location nearest you

🎒 Click the link to donate online to fund a backpack https://www.kinf.org/kindercare/

Thanks for helping us make this back-to-school season successful for our 200,000 teachers and 5,000,000 students 🫶

Being prepared for the school year helps kids have a successful start. This back-to-school season, we’ve partnered with the Kids In Need Foundation to get shiny new school supplies—like pencils, notebooks, scissors, and crayons —into the hands of children who need them most ✏️ 📓 ✂️🖍

You can help—it’s easy! Drop off your donations at participating centers or click the link to donate online. Get a complete list of most-needed items here: https://www.kinf.org/kindercare/ 🫶

⚠️Awesome opportunity alert! KinderCare is offering you a full FREE day of fun, friends, and discovery, so claim yours today.

Here’s what your free day includes:

😄 Giggles and wiggles

🧡 New buddies

💕 Nurturing teachers

🍃 Outdoor play

💡 Lots of learning!

Just one warning: By the end of the day, your child might not want to leave! The good news is we’d be happy to have them back as an official member of our crew.

If this sounds fun, check out the »» link here https://www.kindercare.com/lp/free-day for more information ✨

F R I E N D S make everything more fun ✨

Tag a friend to give a special shoutout or tell us in the comments what friendship means to your

Continuing our reading recommendations is a book by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomeyer and award-winning artist “Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” ❤️

A great read for ages 4-7, it talks about how different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, just like different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful 🧡

After reading this book together, ask your if they have ever felt different. Then, celebrate your differences by drawing them like petals on a flower 🌺

Come back next week for one last book recommendation we have for you ✨

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We are celebrating with reading recommendations for you and your 📚

The first one is great for ages 4-8, “My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay” by Cari Best { illustrated by }

Zulay and her three best friends are in the same class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. In the story, Zulay runs a race…read with you child to find out what happens

After, why not run (or walk) a race or try a fun obstacle course together ❤️

Check back next week for another recommendation 🙌

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F R E E day, yay! Want your little one to experience a day in the life of a kiddo? Now is your chance 🙌

💙 Laugh & play with kids their age

💙 Connect with our qualified & caring teachers

💙 Move & jump around outdoors

💙 Learn something new

If this sounds fun, check out the »» link here https://www.kindercare.com/lp/free-day for more information ✨

This week in honor of discover a sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family in “Stella Brings the Family” by .b.schiffer {illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown} a great book for ages 5-8 📚

After reading, channel your inner Stella and get creative by crafting something together that represents your unique family ❤️

We have another early learning book recommendation—don’t miss it next week 🌈

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We are celebrating you today! Yes all of you raising ✨

We hope you enjoy this special day with your family ❤️

Get ready for with our reading recommendations for you and your 📚

Travel back to 1865 to see how one family started their day enslaved and ended it being free in “All Different Now: Juneteenth, The Day of Freedom” by Angela Johnson {illustrated by .b._lewis}

Help start the conversation about this day with “Juneteenth: A Children’s Story” about Opal Lee, by the Grandmother of Juneteenth ❤️

After you read, brainstorm what freedom means to your family, then paint or draw a picture of your ideas together 🎨

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Snuggle up with your with these two reading recommendations in celebration of 🌈

The World Made A Rainbow” by {illustrated by } is great for ages 3-6 and the perfect reminder of the power of creativity, joy, and togetherness ❤️

It shows that light cannot shine without dark, rainbows cannot color the sky without rain, and the world is full of hope and possibility ✨

The whole family will love—“The Family Book” by especially a great read for ages 2-4. Explore a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with more, but alike in some ways and special no matter what ❤️

After reading, great creative together—paint your own rainbows and make a list of the things that make your family special—celebrate each one 🎉

Come back later this month for more early learning book recommendations 🙌

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