Kids Express

08/21/2026

Encourage your little Einstein!

Use these simple DIY activities for science fairs, rainy days, and whenever you hear "I'm bored!"

08/14/2026

Learning to swim is a great tool. It can help with water-safety, summer fun, and water comfort. This guide can help you learn how to teach your little one (or yourself) how to safely enjoy the water.

Learn how to teach your toddler to swim with proven methods! From kicking to floating, we cover everything parents need to know for water safety and fun.

08/12/2026

Today's the Day!

We'll be opening our doors this evening for our UPK Open House, and we hope you'll join us.

Whether you're just beginning your preschool search or you're ready to learn more about our program, we'd love to show you around and answer your questions.

📅 Today! Wednesday, August 12
🕟 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
📍 32 Cohoes Road, Watervliet, NY 12189

We look forward to meeting you and your family!

08/11/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉

We're looking forward to welcoming families to our UPK Open House tomorrow evening!

Come explore our classrooms, meet our staff, and learn more about our program.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕟 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
📍 32 Cohoes Road, Watervliet, NY 12189

No appointment is needed. Just stop by and say hello!

08/10/2026

Thinking about preschool?

Choosing the right program is an important decision, and we're here to help.

Join us at our UPK Open House to learn about our New York State-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, meet our educators, and see what makes Kids Express a special place for children to learn and grow.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕟 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
📍 32 Cohoes Road, Watervliet, NY 12189

Bring your questions. We'd love to meet your family!

08/07/2026

Even before your kiddo is reading, there are many ways to prepare them for it! These are six early literacy skills to work on with your child:

Print Motivation - Being interested in and enjoying books

Print Awareness - Noticing print everywhere, knowing how to handle a book, and knowing how to follow the written word on the page.

Letter Knowledge - Knowing that letters are different from each other, knowing letter names and sounds, and recognizing letters everywhere.

Vocabulary - Knowing all kinds of words.

Phonological Awareness - Hearing and playing with the smaller sounds of words.

Narrative Skills - Describing things and events, telling stories, knowing the order of events, and making predictions.

For more details, check out the article below!

Early literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write. Based on research, the first iteration of ECRR identified six early literacy skills that children must know before they can learn to read. Print Motivation Being interested in and enjoying books....

08/07/2026

Even before your kiddo is reading, there are many ways to prepare them for it! These are six early literacy skills to work on with your child:

Print Motivation - Being interested in and enjoying books

Print Awareness - Noticing print everywhere, knowing how to handle a book, and knowing how to follow the written word on the page.

Letter Knowledge - Knowing that letters are different from each other, knowing letter names and sounds, and recognizing letters everywhere.

Vocabulary - Knowing all kinds of words.

Phonological Awareness - Hearing and playing with the smaller sounds of words.

Narrative Skills - Describing things and events, telling stories, knowing the order of events, and making predictions.

For more details, check out the article below!

https://www.clel.org/early-literacy/early-literacy-story-times/six-early-literacy-skills/

08/07/2026

Literacy is important, and it is never too early to introduce your kiddo to books and further communication. Here is an easy guide on how to start!

https://www.clel.org/early-literacy/early-literacy-story-times/six-early-literacy-skills/

08/06/2026

One Week Away! 📚

Our UPK Open House is just one week away, and we'd love to meet you!

If you're exploring preschool options for your child, stop by to tour our classrooms, meet our team, and learn about our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕟 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
📍 32 Cohoes Road, Watervliet, NY 12189

We can't wait to welcome you!

08/03/2026

You're Invited! 📚✨

Come learn more about our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program at our Open House!

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕟 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
📍 Kids Express Learning Center
32 Cohoes Road
Watervliet, NY 12189

Meet our team, tour our classrooms, and learn about our FREE New York State-funded UPK program.

✔ Open to children who turn 4 by December 1, 2026
✔ Open to families from ALL school districts
✔ Strength-based teaching
✔ Strong social-emotional supports
✔ Low teacher-to-child ratios

We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Questions? Call us at (518) 328-0430 or visit www.KidsExpress.org.