Kid Works Children's Center

They grew it. They picked it. They ate it.

Last week our littles harvested fresh lettuce straight from our Kid Works garden and enjoyed it together during outdoor classroom time.

No cafeteria. No packaging. Just small hands, warm sun, and food they grew themselves.

This is a 2 and 3 year old's relationship with food, nature, and learning all happening at the same time.

And then Dana received this card from a family.

Dana has been with Kid Works for 17 years, and even longer before she had children of her own. She curates every single experience in that garden, building an emergent curriculum around what these children, in this season, are most curious about.

And this is what a parent wrote to her:
"You sparked a genuine curiosity in him and helped him connect with nature in such a meaningful way. That's something that will stay with him far beyond this chapter."

She doesn't just teach children about the world. She lets them experience it, taste it, and fall in love with it.

Summer and Fall enrollment is open for 2s and 3s. A few spots remain.

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DAY OF PLAY TODAY: 9am - 12pm....come visit our beautiful, nature explore space. You'll never guess what's behind those doors!

Exploring fine motor skills through nature play 🍃 Our preschoolers used tongs to collect leaves, then snipped and created with them — learning happens in every squeeze and cut! ✂️

Little hands, big discoveries 🧡
Pumpkin exploration is the perfect way to mix fall magic with hands-on learning — scooping seeds, feeling textures, and asking all the curious questions✨

✨New friends in the Garden Room! 🐛 To***co Hornworms are getting care and love from our young learners as they grow.✨

Long Beach Families 🌱 You’re invited! • Kid Works is now a Certified Nature Explore Classroom!🌻
OPEN HOUSE: Sat, Sept 20 | 9AM-12PM
Come see how nature inspires learning every day! 🌿

🌿BIG NEWS!🌿

We are beyond excited to announce that Kid Works is now the ONLY Nature Certified Preschool in Long Beach!
This prestigious certification celebrates our mission to create hands-on, outdoor learning experiences where children connect with the natural world every single day.
Why does this matter for your child?
🌞Builds creativity and confidence
��🌱Supports healthy brain and body development
��💚Encourages care for our planet
🤝Strengthens social-emotional skills through teamwork and exploration.

✨Join us!— schedule a
tour today and see what nature-based learning is all about.

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One of the greatest joys at Kid Works is watching our little ones grow into themselves. Today, many of our alumni are teenagers — happy, grounded, resilient, and full of passion for life.

Their journey reminds us that childhood doesn’t need to be rushed or forced. When children are given the right foundation — space to play, guidance to listen to their hearts, and steady nurturing — they bloom in their own time. 🌸

We’re so proud of the young people they’re becoming, and grateful for the memories we’ve shared along the way. 💛

Fun and purpose blend perfectly in our yard 🌞, even teachers can be kids! 🌈

Today’s classroom? A fire station!🧑‍🚒
Our preschoolers explored fire safety, met real firefighters, and saw the trucks up close! Thank you LBFD Station 4! We loved every minute of it! 🚒🧯

Real tools. Real learning. ✨🔨 Building more than just wood—confidence, focus, & fun!