Early Explorers Preschool

Early Explorers Preschool Licensed in-home preschool for children ages 3-5 years old. Adventures in learning await. I am CPR and First Aid certified.

My name is Kari Meeks and I have been an early childhood educator for the past 10 years. I am also a mom to 4 adult children and 2 beautiful grandchildren. I have always had a passion to make a difference in the lives of young children and can't wait to bring that passion into my own preschool!

I was SO impressed watching this creation come together today! 🥰There was so much problem solving & teamwork happening a...
08/14/2026

I was SO impressed watching this creation come together today! 🥰

There was so much problem solving & teamwork happening as they figured out how to build their magnetic-tile car garage right on the refrigerator. And when parts fell down? No frustration or giving up — they simply worked together, figured out what needed to change, and rebuilt it. 💪

These are the moments I love to watch — little minds thinking, creating, cooperating and learning through PLAY. ❤️

Schedule a tour today!
08/10/2026

Schedule a tour today!

Today was one for the memory books! 💙We had an all-boys crew at Early Explorers Preschool today, and they thought it was...
08/07/2026

Today was one for the memory books! 💙

We had an all-boys crew at Early Explorers Preschool today, and they thought it was the coolest thing ever. 😄

We spent the day laughing, building, creating, splashing down the water slide, enjoying snack outside, and cooling off with popsicles after lunch. 🍦☀️💦

One of my favorite moments wasn’t planned at all. A friend accidentally dropped a container of Play-Doh, and before I could even move, the other boys jumped right in to help pick it up. ❤️

Those little moments remind me that preschool isn’t just about letters, numbers, and crafts. It’s about learning kindness, teamwork, empathy, and looking out for one another.

It’s amazing how the simplest days often become the best ones. Just friends, sunshine, wet swimsuits, popsicle smiles, helping hands, and childhood exactly as it should be. 🌿

These are the days they’ll remember… and honestly, so will I. 💚


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🍄 ONE PART-TIME SPOT LEFT! 🍄This is it! I have ONE part-time opening remaining for the 2026-2027 school year.📅 Tuesday &...
08/03/2026

🍄 ONE PART-TIME SPOT LEFT! 🍄

This is it! I have ONE part-time opening remaining for the 2026-2027 school year.

📅 Tuesday & Friday
🕡 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (choose the drop-off and pick-up times that work best for your family)
📍 Spring Grove
💲 $50/day
🌿 Licensed
🧒 Ages 3–5

If you’ve been thinking about preschool, this is your sign. ❤️ Don’t let your little one miss out on a year filled with childhood magic, friendship, discovery, and hands-on learning.

At Early Explorers Preschool, your child will spend their days:
🍃 Exploring nature
🎨 Creating and imagining
📚 Falling in love with books and stories
🧱 Building, problem-solving, and collaborating
🔤 Learning letters, sounds, numbers, shapes, colors, and so much more through meaningful play
💛 Growing in confidence, independence, kindness, and social skills while making lasting friendships.

Childhood is meant to be messy, joyful, curious, and full of wonder—and that’s exactly what we celebrate every day.

I’d love to welcome one more little explorer into our preschool family. Message me for more information or to schedule a tour! 🌱
Early Explorers Preschool

Before your child can write their name… they’ll need to believe they can try. 🌿That kind of confidence doesn’t come from...
07/24/2026

Before your child can write their name… they’ll need to believe they can try. 🌿

That kind of confidence doesn’t come from flashcards.

It grows when a child climbs a little higher than they did yesterday.
When they keep trying after making a mistake.
When they learn to ask for help.
When they solve a disagreement with a friend.
When they’re encouraged to be curious, independent, and kind.

Yes—we learn letters, sounds, numbers, shapes, colors, and all the skills children need for kindergarten.

But we’re also growing something even more important…

🌱Confidence to try.

🤎 Resilience when things feel hard.

🌼 Friendships that teach empathy.

🌿 Independence through everyday routines.

✨ A lifelong love of learning.

At Early Explorers Preschool, we believe the best learning happens through play, meaningful experiences, and plenty of time outdoors.

Because when children believe in themselves, the academics follow.

📍 Spring Grove, PA

🕰 6:30 AM–5:00 PM

👧👦 Ages 3–5

🍃 Now enrolling for a few full-day, part-time openings.

If you’re looking for a preschool where childhood is celebrated and kindergarten readiness is built from the inside out, we’d love to meet your family.

Send me a message to schedule a tour! 🌼
Early Explorers Preschool

07/10/2026

Special visitor alert! 💚🐾

Today our littlest explorer, Stone, came to spend some time with us at the mud kitchen… and it didn’t take long before he found a whole group of new best buddies! 🪵🥣🌿

There was mixing, scooping, stirring, and plenty of muddy “recipes” to admire. Then, as if the day couldn’t get any sweeter… George made one of his famous appearances! 🐶💛

Stone thought George was pretty amazing, and George was more than happy to soak up all the extra smiles and attention.

Moments like these remind me that childhood is about so much more than learning letters and numbers. It’s about friendships, curiosity, laughter, wagging tails, messy hands, and memories that stick with us long after the mud has washed away.

These are the days childhood is made for. 🤎🌿

***Please Share***🍎✏️ School will be back in session before we know it… and preschool enrollment is filling too!Early Ex...
07/05/2026

***Please Share***
🍎✏️ School will be back in session before we know it… and preschool enrollment is filling too!

Early Explorers Preschool is now enrolling children ages 3–5!

✨ Full-Time Openings
✨ Part-Time Openings Available

📍 Spring Grove, PA

⏰ Open 6:30 AM–5:00 PM

🤎 Families may use those hours in whatever way works best for their schedule! Whether you need an early drop-off, a later pick-up, or a shorter preschool day, you choose the times that fit your family’s needs.

🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included

✅ Licensed home preschool

At Early Explorers, I believe childhood should be filled with wonder. Our days are spent exploring nature, creating art, building, imagining, discovering, reading stories, and making friendships—all while developing the confidence, independence, and kindergarten readiness skills that matter most.

Children learn best when they’re engaged, curious, and having fun. That’s why you’ll find fairy gardens, mud kitchens, science experiments, sensory play, loose parts, outdoor adventures, dramatic play, and hands-on learning woven into every day.

If you’re looking for more than just childcare—if you want a place where your child is truly known, encouraged, and excited to come each morning—I would love to welcome your family to Early Explorers.

📩 Message me to learn more or schedule a tour before these openings are filled!

06/27/2026

Message me to schedule a tour

🍄 Where childhood is magical… and kindergarten readiness happens naturally. 🌿At Early Explorers Preschool, we believe ch...
06/27/2026

🍄 Where childhood is magical… and kindergarten readiness happens naturally. 🌿

At Early Explorers Preschool, we believe children learn best through play, curiosity, and hands-on experiences.

One day we’re searching for fairy footprints, the next we’re hunting pirate treasure, mixing potions in the mud kitchen, building forts, exploring nature, creating masterpieces, or discovering something amazing with our friends.

While your child thinks they’re simply playing…

✨ they’re learning to solve problems
✨ building friendships
✨ practicing kindness and teamwork
✨ developing independence
✨ strengthening fine motor skills
✨ learning letters, sounds, numbers, writing, and early math concepts
✨ gaining confidence that prepares them for kindergarten—and for life.

Our small group setting allows every child to receive individualized attention while enjoying the friendships and fun of a preschool community.

🍎 Now Enrolling!
📚 2 Full-Time Openings (available now for fall)
📅 1 Monday & Friday Part-Time Opening

Our part-time program is a full-day preschool experience, giving families flexibility. Drop-off and pick-up times can fit your schedule anytime during our open hours.

✔ Ages 3–5
✔ Licensed Home Preschool
✔ Spring Grove, PA
✔ 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
✔ Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Included
✔ Play-Based Learning
✔ Small Group Setting
✔ Kindergarten Readiness Through Play

If you’re looking for a preschool where your child can be little a little longer while still being fully prepared for kindergarten, I’d love to chat!

Message me to schedule a visit! 🌿

Address

6125 Gardner Road
Spring Grove, PA
17362

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5pm
Friday 6:30am - 5pm

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