For Kids Only Private Pre K

08/09/2026

lol she was mad I would not give her more treats ! So she hopped up and proceeded to get into them herself!! 😂

08/08/2026

Good morning, moms and dads. ❤️

I just had the most wonderful visit from Casey and sweet Theo, who had the very important job of delivering something from all of you—and I’m sitting here afterward honestly a little overwhelmed and at a loss for words.

Apparently, my wonderful For Kids Only families have been busy behind the scenes, coming together to create the most thoughtful, sweet, kind, generous—and downright FUNNY—“new hip” care package for me. And knowing that this came from all of you makes it even more special.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am an “it’s all in the details” kind of girl, and oh my goodness, did you ever think of the details!

From the bag, to the card, to the sticker, to the hilarious bag that said, “Never underestimate a woman with a new hip,” I was already laughing before I even got to everything inside. 😂❤️

And then I just kept pulling things out!

MadeGood organic granola bites—which you obviously know I love because I love anything MadeGood—dark chocolate-covered mini pretzels, the cutest checkered Owala leak-proof drink container, hand and cuticle repairing buttercream with retinol, and even a little “Hip Hip Hooray” bag with a walker making its way down the road to recovery. 😂

It was thoughtful. It was funny. It was incredibly generous. It was personal. And most of all, it made me feel so very loved.

But as wonderful as every single gift is, what touched me the most wasn’t what was inside the bags.

It was all of you behind them.

Knowing that my preschool families came together, contributed, planned, shopped, thought about the little things I would enjoy, what would make me laugh, what I could use during my recovery—and then sent Casey and Theo off to surprise me with all of it—absolutely touched my heart.

There really aren’t adequate words for that kind of kindness.

For so many years, I have had the privilege of loving and caring for other people’s children and welcoming their families into our little preschool world. Somewhere along the way, though, something pretty special happened. It stopped feeling like simply a preschool filled with children, parents and teachers and became this beautiful little community of people who genuinely care about one another.

And today, I got to be on the receiving end of that love.

There is something incredibly humbling about realizing that the families whose children you love so dearly also care about you. I don’t ever take that for granted.

Casey and Theo, thank you for being my very special delivery team this morning and for getting my day started with such a wonderful surprise. ❤️

And to every single one of you who had a hand in this, thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for every thoughtful little detail. But more than anything, thank you for the love behind all of it.

I may be the one heading into surgery for a new hip, but this morning it’s my heart that feels especially full. ❤️

I have always believed that what we do at For Kids Only is about so much more than preschool. We celebrate together, worry together, laugh together, help one another, watch these precious little people grow together—and apparently, when one of us needs a new hip, we make sure she heads into it very well supplied! 😂❤️

We came together because of the children, but somewhere along the way, we became a family.

I don’t know how I got so lucky to have all of you, but please know that I will carry the love behind this beautiful gesture with me into surgery on Monday and throughout my recovery.

From one very overwhelmed, very grateful, slightly teary-eyed—and soon-to-be bionic—Miss Jerice…

Thank you. I love and appreciate you all more than you know. ❤️

08/07/2026

🦋 **A simple butterfly drinking station can make your garden more welcoming to pollinators.**

If you'd like to create one, here are a few easy tips:

1️⃣ **Provide safe landing areas.**
Add rocks, pebbles, or small stones so butterflies can perch without getting wet.

2️⃣ **Use only a little water.**
Keep the water level shallow. Butterflies don't need much, and shallow water is safer.

3️⃣ **Include damp sand or soil.**
Butterflies often seek minerals from moist ground, making a puddling station even more attractive than plain water alone.

4️⃣ **Pick a sunny spot.**
Butterflies prefer warm, sunlit areas where they can feed, rest, and bask.

5️⃣ **Keep it fresh and clean.**
Replace the water regularly to discourage mosquito breeding and keep the station inviting.

6️⃣ **Offer fruit in moderation.**
A small amount of overripe fruit can attract butterflies, but too much may also attract wasps and other insects.

🌿 This easy project takes only a few minutes to set up, yet it can provide valuable resources for butterflies while adding more movement, color, and life to your garden.

08/07/2026

Do you know the difference between an adult male and a female monarch butterfly?

07/30/2026

We are looking for the eggs! If you see them let us know :) or grab the leaf:)

This is the average timeline in the life of a Monarch butterfly. Warmer temperatures speed up the developmental process, cooler temperatures slow down the process. (The Methuselah generation which overwinters in Mexico, lives about 8 months.)

07/30/2026

This is the average timeline in the life of a Monarch butterfly. Warmer temperatures speed up the developmental process, cooler temperatures slow down the process. (The Methuselah generation which overwinters in Mexico, lives about 8 months.)