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May 14, 2013
Kids Kare Schools Loves Their Teachers!!
During last weeks' Teacher Appreciation Week, our Kids Kare families took the opportunity to shower our teachers with the love they deserve for all their hard work and dedication to our kids.
May 10, 2013
Have you thanked your Mother today?
Don’t forget because it’s almost here! Mother’s Day is quickly approaching the children have been diligently working on getting their gifts finished in time for Mom’s special day.
May 06, 2013
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Our kids enjoyed learning about Mexican traditions as we celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
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Take a moment to read details on some of our program elements. Learn why the Kids Kare Schools philosophy is "Fun While Learning." |
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Structured program
Although we offer a structured program at Kids Kare, we acknowledge your childs individual needs as well. We fulfill all of the ECERS rating scales in our centers to ensure your child has full access to all of our educational materials. Encouraging positive social emotional and cognitive growth and development is our primary goal.
Our afternoon preschool program offers a free-flow, child choice atmosphere where stations are set up for children to choose and move amongst their favorite activities.
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Program adaptation
Our program is structured for children at different levels of development. We offer a Toddler & Two Year-old component which offers many opportunities to gain social skills, and gross motor development. Our Pre-school component focuses on Language Arts, Math, Science, letter and word recognition, and socio-dramatic play.
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Positive methods
Positive methods are used to guide behavior such as encouragement, role playing, and lots of praise to help build up your child's self esteem.
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Access to Computers
Children have access to our Apple computers throughout the day which are integrated into both the preschool curriculum and during free-flow time as well. Age appropriate programs are available for children to use to help in both motor skill development as well as making learning fun with their favorite characters such as Dora, Clifford, Arthur, Strawberry Shortcake and more.
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Time to play and explore
Children have ample time to play and explore. At Kids Kare, we offer free play as a time to expend their energy either on our large play yard, or indoor play areas. Movement and Games also include play time, but in a more structured manner which helps teach cooperation and turn taking in your young child.
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Outside Play
Children have ample time to play, socialize, and explore at Kids Kare. They have access to sand boxes, tricycles, swings, bouncy balls, and lots of age appropriate play equipment. Our large play yards allow your child to run and get the healthy excercise they need to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
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Language Arts, Math and Science
Our language Arts program includes many different components, all of which will be offered at a level that your child will understand. We focus on one letter that will be repeated throughout each week, as your child gains an understanding of phoenimic awareness. During Math and Science, your child will gain number sense, including counting, geometric shape awareness, explorations and discoveries through scientific study,measurement and graphing. Your child will truly have so much fun, the learning happens naturally at Kids Kare.
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Story time
Reading and Literacy are integrated into our program throughout the entire day at Kids Kare. Our staff take many opportunities to read fun and interesting stories to our learners. In addition to scheduled, and free time story telling, we have many guest story tellers and puppeteers who offer great expertise in learning and literacy.
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Teacher interaction with children
Kids Kare implements Primary Caregiving at our centers, which means your child will come to recognize, trust and gain confidence in an experienced teacher along with their peers in the same group throughout the year. Teachers interact with children in a loving, repectful way in which they would their own children.
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Childrens' Art Work
Art and Craft projects make preschool fun. Although some projects are thematic in nature, we highly encourage self expression of art through open ended art projects. Messy and asymmetrical projects are acceptable in our eyes, as these are masterpieces in their own mind. Projects are proudly displayed in the classroom and/or sent home with their own dictations and names included.
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Licensing
All eleven of our centers are licensed by the State of California, Community Care Licensing. You may inquire about our licensing status at any time.
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Safety
At Kids Kare, safety is our number one concern. Our buildings are safe, clean, and well-maintained. All outdoor play areas are fenced and secured. A safety plan is place in case of emergency which includes monthly fire drills, and quarterly disaster drill for all staff and children. Every center is equipped with security cameras in order to better monitor the children in our facilities. Strict parent pick up procedures are in place. Your child's safety is our number one priority!
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First Aid
All key staff are trained in First Aid and CPR. Summer time lifeguards are Water Safety Certified through the American Red Cross.
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Supervision
Children are adequately supervised according to licensing standards. There are secure pick-up/drop-off procedures in place. Entrances have audible safety devices installed.
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Nutrition
We believe children need a hearty meal to get their minds in motion. Nutritious and kid friendly breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks are provided daily for the children.
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Sickness and Immunization
Immunizations are required for children attending our schools. Sick children who are contagious are asked to stay at home or be kept with a cargiver away from the center, this helps ensure the health of other children attending the center. Sick children are secluded until a parent or caregiver arrives to pick the child up.
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Communication
At Kids Kare we have an "Open door Policy". You may call or come in to visit at any time. We offer progress reports twice a year along with parent teacher conferences for our State Preschool children. Open communication is essiential to your child's success at Kids Kare.
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