Palouse Early Learning Center

Teachers Kierden and StarLena were twinners today! Happy Friday! 🩵

A few days late, but happy (belated) birthday to this sweet, sweet lady! We hope you had the best day and felt all the love! We 🩷 Teacher Dioselyn!

Congratulations to Teacher Aliana on her wedding day! We’re so excited for you as you begin this wonderful new chapter. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and endless happiness! 💍🤍

Our mystery reader this week came all the way from England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Thank you to Arthur for sharing his grandma and grandpa with us for a fun storytime!

This past week we experienced the loss of one of our beloved PreK class guinea pigs, Lilo.

While this was a sad moment for both children and teachers, it also gave us an opportunity to gently teach one of life’s hardest lessons. We talked with the PreK students in an age-appropriate way about what it means when a pet dies, reminded them that it’s okay to feel sad and ask questions, and shared happy memories of our silly and sweet pig, Lilo.

Children experience grief in many different ways. Some may ask lots of questions, some may seem unaffected, and others may revisit the topic days or even weeks later. All of these responses are normal.

If your child has experienced the loss of a pet, here are a few ways you can support them:

🤍 Listen and let them share their feelings.
🤍 Answer questions honestly using simple, clear language.
🤍 Reassure them that it’s okay to feel sad and that everyone grieves differently.
🤍 Remember the special moments you shared with the pet by looking at pictures, telling stories, or drawing a favorite memory.

Lilo was deeply loved and cared for, and we’re grateful for the joy she brought to our classroom. Thank you for partnering with us as we help children learn empathy, compassion, and resilience through life’s experiences. ❤️

☀️ July Summer Meals are here! ☀️

Looking for a free, healthy lunch for your kids this summer? Join us every weekday at Lena Whitmore from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

🍎 Free lunch for all kids 18 and under
🥪 Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and milk served daily
🥜 A PB&J option is available each day

Check out our July menu and make plans to join us. We can't wait to see you!

Happy birthday (a day late) to the glue that holds it all together! Teacher Kayla turned 30!! 🎉

Want to skip the wait list?? Palouse Early Learning Center is having open enrollment during the months of June, July and August! If you want to enroll your child, no matter their age, you can do so without the lengthy waitlist times PELC navigates during the school year. Every summer we open spots in every classroom so now is the time! If you are interested, please reach out and pass the word to anyone who may be interested in childcare. Current families who refer others will be eligible for a tuition credit (summer months only).

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Help us wish a very happy birthday to one of our awesome teachers, Kierden! We hope your day is filled with as much happiness as you bring to those around you. Happy Birthday, Kierden! 🥳🌟

Happy birthday to the one and only Teacher Tami! 👑 Today the PreK kids got to help her celebrate with a pizza party!