Sandcastle Kids

Today we wrapped up our Fire Safety Unit with an amazing visit from the Lewiston Fire Department! 🚒❤️

Our firefighters spent time teaching the children about the importance of smoke alarms, what to do if there is a fire, and how firefighters are there to help keep us safe. They reminded the kids that if they can't get out safely, they should stay calm, and firefighters will come find them.

One of the biggest lessons was seeing a firefighter in full turnout gear with an oxygen mask on. The children got to hear what the breathing sounds like and learned why the suit beeps. This helped them understand that even though firefighters may look and sound different during a fire, they are still friendly helpers and should never hide from them.

After the safety lesson, we headed outside to explore the fire truck! The children loved seeing all the different compartments filled with firefighting equipment, learning about the tools firefighters use to help people, and taking turns sitting in the firefighter's seat like a real firefighter. We even finished the visit with a fun group photo!

Throughout our fire safety unit, the children learned:
🔥 The importance of working smoke alarms.
🔥 To get out quickly and stay out during a fire.
🔥 To have a family meeting place outside.
🔥 That firefighters are helpers, even when wearing masks and special gear.
🔥 Never to hide during a fire.
🔥 To listen carefully to trusted adults and emergency responders.

A huge THANK YOU to the Lewiston Fire Department for taking time out of your day to visit Sandcastle Kids, answer our many questions, and help make fire safety fun and memorable. We appreciate everything you do to keep our community safe! ❤️🚒

🌊☀️ We're Hiring! ☀️🌊

Sandcastle Kids is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team!

🏖️ 15–25 hours per week
💲 Starting at $15/hour, with higher pay based on experience, education, and qualifications.

We're looking for someone who:
🩵 Loves working with young children
🩵 Is reliable with consistent attendance
🩵 Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team
🩵 Wants to help create a fun, safe, and nurturing learning environment

Childcare experience is preferred, but we're happy to train the right person who has a passion for working with children.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children every day, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to [email protected] or message us on Facebook to apply.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might be a great fit for our Sandcastle Kids family! 🩵🏖️

A special thank you to Officer Heckathorn with the Clarkston Police Department and his K-9 partner, Koda, for helping us wrap up our Stranger Danger/Safe Side unit today!
Throughout this series, our preschoolers learned important personal safety skills, including how to recognize safe adults, what to do if they ever feel unsafe, how to trust their instincts, the importance of knowing their full name and parents' names, and when and how to call 911. We also practiced staying with trusted adults, never going anywhere with a stranger, and using a loud, confident voice to get help if needed.
Officer Heckathorn presented each child with their Safe Side certificate, introduced everyone to Koda, answered lots of great questions, and even showed the children his police car. It was a fun and memorable way to reinforce these valuable safety lessons.
Thank you, Officer Heckathorn and Koda, for taking the time to invest in the safety and confidence of our little learners. We truly appreciate all you do for our community!

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads, grandpas, stepdads, foster dads, and father figures in our Sandcastle Kids family!
Today we celebrate the men who teach, encourage, protect, and love our children every day. Thank you for the bedtime stories, piggyback rides, words of wisdom, and countless memories you create with your little ones.
We hope your day is filled with laughter, love, and special moments with your family. Happy Father's Day from all of us at Sandcastle Kids! 💙

End of Preschool photos. 🎉🎓❤️

Watching the kids get so excited to snack from their very own garden brings me so much joy. 🌱🍅 There’s something so special about seeing them learn where food comes from, care for the plants, and proudly taste what they helped grow. These little moments are what make it all worth it. 💚

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms, grandmas, bonus moms, and mother figures! 💐
Thank you for the endless love, patience, encouragement, and care you pour into your children every single day. We are so grateful to be a small part of their journey and to witness the kindness, strength, and love you help grow in them.
From all of us at Sandcastle Kids, we hope your day is filled with love, laughter, hugs, and a little time to relax — you deserve it! 💕
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing team at Sandcastle Kids! 💛
We are so thankful for the love, patience, creativity, and dedication our teachers pour into each child every single day. From helping little minds grow and explore, to comforting hugs, messy art projects, teaching life skills, and creating a safe and loving environment — our teachers truly make a difference.
The impact you have on these children’s lives is something that cannot be measured. Thank you for all the early mornings, endless energy, and huge hearts you bring into the classroom each day. Our daycare family is so lucky to have you!
If your child has been touched by one of our wonderful teachers, we’d love for you to leave them a little appreciation in the comments below! 🌈🍎✨

Today in preschool we learned all about worms! 🐛 What a great way to celebrate Earth Day!
We talked about where worms live, how they move, and how they help keep our soil healthy. Worms can grow their tails back but not their heads! The children loved pretending to be worms by wiggling their fingers through muddy paint to create their own “worm art” — it was messy and fun!
We also worked on recognizing the letter G and practiced identifying it in words and around the classroom.
Along with our learning, we had an important conversation and animal rolplaying about kindness to animals and insects, and how we can take care of the small creatures in our world.
It was a fun, hands-on day full of learning and creativity!

We know many families received difficult news last night from Fingerprints Children’s Center, and our hearts are with each of you during this unexpected transition 💔
At Sandcastle Kids, we understand how overwhelming it can be to find new childcare on short notice. If you are a Fingerprints family looking for care, we would truly love to help ease that burden.
To support you during this time, we are waiving our enrollment fee for all transitioning Fingerprints families.
We currently have limited openings for June in our infant, toddler, and preschool programs, and will do our very best to accommodate as many families as we can.
Our team is here to provide a smooth, welcoming transition for your child in a structured, nurturing environment, making this change as stress-free as possible for your family.
Please message us directly to check availability, ask questions, or schedule a tour. You don’t have to navigate this alone—we’re here for you 🤍