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Kinder Garden Learning Center "A Fun Place To Grow"

Our NAEYC-accredited nursery school and childcare center provides a loving, yet structured, home-like setting for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Children enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of home while we enhance their experiences by capitalizing on the child’s remarkable receptivity to new learning.

10/12/2026

🌟Tip of the Week: Helping Little Ones Build Independence! 🌟

Did you know that encouraging children to do small tasks on their own helps build confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills?

This week, try giving your little one opportunities to practice independence at home! Whether it's putting on their shoes, cleaning up toys, choosing their clothes, or helping set the table, these little moments make a BIG difference.

💛 Remember: It may take a little longer when children do things themselves, but the confidence they gain is worth the extra time!

10/09/2026

🎃🍂 PICK A PUMPKIN, MAKE IT YOURS! 🍂🎃

Little hands, big decisions, and LOTS of pumpkin fun! 🧡🥹

Ms. Liz and her toddler crew had a PUMPKIN-tastic time picking their very own pumpkins, giving them a little cuddle, choosing their favorite paint colors, and getting creative! 🎨🎃 From picking to painting, we let our little artists take the lead every step of the way! 🖌️🍁

It’s not just about painting pumpkins… it’s about making choices, exploring colors, building independence, and creating the sweetest little memories along the way! 🥹🤎

Tiny artists, BIG personalities, and pumpkins full of personality! 🎃✨

Love, Ms. Liz & her little pumpkin patch! 🧡🍂

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🚒🔥 **Fire Safety Week at KGLC!** 🔥🚒Our little learners had an important week learning about **fire safety and what to do...
10/08/2026

🚒🔥 **Fire Safety Week at KGLC!** 🔥🚒

Our little learners had an important week learning about **fire safety and what to do in an emergency!** ❤️

The children practiced our **fire drill**, learning how to safely exit the building and follow directions. We also practiced **calling 9-1-1** and talked about when it is important to ask for help in an emergency. 📞🚨

We are so proud of our little firefighters for learning these important safety skills! 🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒❤️

**Learning, practicing, and staying safe—one lesson at a time!** 🏠🚒

🌱 FROM OUR GARDEN 🌱We’re bringing back our Testimonial Tuesday tradition with a new name — From OUR Garden! 💙For our fir...
10/06/2026

🌱 FROM OUR GARDEN 🌱

We’re bringing back our Testimonial Tuesday tradition with a new name — From OUR Garden! 💙

For our first feature, we’re sharing a beautiful full-circle story from Tina Zemke, who returned to KGLC ten years later with her second baby. 🌱

“Ten years later, I’m bringing my second baby back to the same daycare my first attended. When I found out I was having another baby, I already knew exactly where I wanted her to go.

KGLC has always felt like family to us. Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is never easy, but knowing she is safe, loved, and in such good hands gives me so much peace of mind. It means so much to be able to come back all these years later and still feel that same sense of comfort and trust.”

Thank you, Tina, for trusting KGLC with your family once again. It means so much to know that KGLC continues to feel like home, even after all these years. 🌱

Want to be featured in From Our Garden? We’d love to hear your story! 💌

🌱 FROM OUR GARDEN 🌱We’re bringing back a KGLC favorite with a NEW NAME! 💙“Testimonial Tuesdays” is now “From OUR Garden!...
10/06/2026

🌱 FROM OUR GARDEN 🌱

We’re bringing back a KGLC favorite with a NEW NAME! 💙

“Testimonial Tuesdays” is now “From OUR Garden!” 🌱 We’ll be sharing the kind words, memories, and experiences from the families who make our KGLC community so special.

Have a few sentences—or a whole story—to share? We’d love to hear what KGLC means to your family! 💌 Your words might even be featured in a future From Our Garden post. 🌱

Thank you for trusting us, growing with us, and being part of our KGLC family. 💙

🔥 🚒 Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10! 🚒 🔥Keeping our little ones safe starts with teaching simple safety habits earl...
10/05/2026

🔥 🚒 Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10! 🚒 🔥
Keeping our little ones safe starts with teaching simple safety habits early! ❤️ This week is a great reminder for families to check smoke alarms, talk about what to do if they hear one, and practice a fire escape plan together.

Take a few minutes this week to:
- Check and test your smoke alarms
- Show your child two ways out of your home
- Choose a family meeting spot outside
- Keep children a safe distance from cooking and heating areas
- Remind children: Get out, stay out, and call 911 from a safe place!

These simple conversations and routines can help children learn important safety skills in a way they can understand.

Thank you to the City of Meriden, CT Fire Department for sharing helpful fire safety information with our community! ❤️ 🚒
https://www.meridenct.gov/city-services/fire/fire-safety-tips/

10/02/2026

FYI: It's that time of year again - flu shots for children
and adults are available at the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services!

FYI: Family fun at the Auerfarm Fall Festival (Bloomfield) on October 4th!
09/30/2026

FYI: Family fun at the Auerfarm Fall Festival (Bloomfield) on October 4th!

🍎 Today in the Toddler Room! 🍎We switched things up today and took our activity to the floor! 🤍 Our toddlers had so much...
09/24/2026

🍎 Today in the Toddler Room! 🍎

We switched things up today and took our activity to the floor! 🤍 Our toddlers had so much fun getting hands-on while creating their apple tree art.

This simple activity gave them the opportunity to work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, grasping, reaching, and following simple directions all while exploring and having fun!

Sometimes learning doesn’t have to happen sitting at a table. Getting down on their level, giving them room to move, and letting them explore makes learning even more meaningful! 🍎

Little hands, big learning! ❤️💛💚💙

Address

20 S Broad Ter
Meriden, CT
06450

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(203) 686-1586

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