Little KIGA FARM

08/24/2026

Last but not least....Come join our Mommy and me class.

08/24/2026

And more....if you still need to book a Santa clause for photos or your private events let us know. 719-963-3017 Mr.Brad aka Santa Brad

08/24/2026

Look look look we was on living local news. I still get the whole video send . But here is a little bit of my recording.

08/22/2026

Yup lol but I love it. 😄

08/21/2026

Hello everyone. Just wanting to let everybody know we still have some spots available in our Mommy and me class starting in September. Every Friday from 9.30 to 10.30 for children 2 to 3 years of age. If you are interested please text me and I will answer all your questions you have. Come and have fun with us.
719-231-0725 Miss Sandra Dankeschoen

08/16/2026

And here we go again. And we just have to love it.

This summer, the state made a staffing change to the universal pres...

08/13/2026

**Guten Morgen, KiGa families!**

I have been thinking again and wanted to ask for your honest opinion about an idea I have been considering.

This year, I have been asked by many Mommies if they could stay at our preschool to watch what I am doing and see how their child is doing in class. Unfortunately, I have had to tell them that I am not allowed, due to State licensing rules, to have one family member stay in the classroom on a daily basis. That person would have to meet all State licensing requirements to work in a licensed preschool or daycare. This includes background checks, fingerprinting, and certain yearly trainings.

I completely understand that some Mommies are having a hard time letting go of their children. With the world being the way it is today, I understand wanting to stay close and make sure your child is safe, happy, and doing well. And of course, Mr. Brad and I are still strangers to many of you, so building that trust takes time.

That is what led me to our Mommy & Me program for children ages 2 to 3, and I have received a lot of positive interest from families who would like to participate.

But then I started thinking about our older children and families. There are still children who are 3 to 4 years old whose Mommies or family members may not be quite ready to let go yet.

**So here is my question:**

Would there be an interest in a **Mommy & Me Preschool Schedule for children ages 3 to 4?**

The idea would be a little bit like a preschool and homeschooling combination, where a family member could stay with their child and participate alongside the teacher.

Here is what I am thinking:

**2 days per week**
**2 hours per day**
**$250 per month**
**Children ages 3 to 4**

A Mommy, Daddy, grandparent, or other family member would stay with the child and help guide them through the preschool experience alongside the teacher. There would be one major requirement for the parent/guardian, the use of cell phones or electronics would not be allowed with the exception of taking photographs.

The goal would be to give children a fun, social preschool environment while allowing them to have their trusted family member right there with them.

It would be a place where children could play, explore, create, learn, make friends, practice independence, and build confidence, all while having the comfort of someone they trust close by.

Instead of asking a child to suddenly go from being home with Mom or Dad to spending several hours away from their family, this could provide a gentle bridge between home and preschool.

And maybe that is exactly what some children and families need.

Then, when your child turns 4 and you feel that you are both ready for the next step, they could either join Little KiGa Farm Preschool, if we still have an opening, or continue on to the school of your choice.

**Please note:** This would **not be a UPK substitute** and would not be offered as a UPK placement.

And just to be clear, this would not happen this school year since my classes are already full. This is simply an idea I am exploring for the future.

So now I would really love to hear from you!

**Would you be interested in something like this? Would you use it for your child? What would you like to see included?**

Please give me your honest opinion, good, bad, or somewhere in between!

I really want to know if this is something that would be valuable to our families. Your feedback could help us create something special that gives children the opportunity to experience real play, real friendships, real world learning, and growing independence, while still giving parents the peace of mind of being right there.

**Dankeschön!**

Sandra & Mr. Brad
**Little KiGa Farm**

08/13/2026

I love Jo the super nanny. She is so right.

08/11/2026

Hello Families,

I have some good news! We have decided to move forward with our Mommy & Me class, and I am really excited to get started.

Our first class will be Friday, September 4th, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The age for this class is 2 to 3 years .

I wanted to take a few minutes to explain a little more about the class and what you can expect when you come.

We will be meeting in our Big Red Barn. I chose the barn because it gives us more room for the children to move around, play, and explore. We will not be using the preschool classroom for the Mommy & Me class.

Since we are a small farm, there will be animals around. We also have a few cats that live in a separate room inside the Big Red Barn. If you or your child has a cat allergy, I just want you to be aware of this and consider whether the environment will work well for your family.

The Mommy & Me class is meant to be something you do together with your child. Mommy, Daddy, a grandparent, or another adult will stay with the child during the entire class and participate in the activities with them.

I will lead the class and take everyone through our activities, circle time, stories, songs, crafts, and play. The parent or adult attending with the child will be responsible for their own child during the class. My goal is to make this a relaxed and enjoyable hour where the children can learn and have fun while you get to be part of the experience with them.

Our schedule will generally look like this:

**9:30–9:40 — Morning Circle**

We will start with our good morning song, talk about the day of the week, introduce our letter of the week, and do a few simple activities together.

**9:40–10:00 — Free Play and Activities**

We may have a craft or hands-on activity, along with time for the children to play and explore.

**10:00–10:10 — Story Time**

We will read a story, use puppets or other props, and finish with our goodbye song.

**10:10–10:30 — Outdoor Play**

Weather permitting, we will head outside for some play and exploration.

This is just a general schedule. I may make changes depending on the children who are attending, their interests, and how the morning is going. I want the class to feel natural and enjoyable rather than rushed.

By participating in the Mommy & Me program, you acknowledge that Little KiGa Farm and its owners, staff, and volunteers are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or incidents that may occur while on the property.

The monthly tuition will be $90. We will follow the District 49 school closure calendar, so you will not be charged for days when we are closed according to the D49 calendar.

You will also be welcome to join us for our Little KiGa Farm family get-togethers and other special family events throughout the year.

I am really looking forward to starting this class. I think it will be a wonderful opportunity for the little ones to play, learn, make friends, and explore, while having their mom, dad, or grandparent right there with them.

If you are still interested in joining our Little KiGa Farm Mommy & Me class, please let me know. I would love to have you and your little one be part of it.