Welcome and Introduction
Kids of the Kingdom offers children opportunities to experience Christian values which express sharing, tolerance, honesty, love and concern for all living things.
The Center operates on the philosophy that children learn through play. The programs strive to nurture the whole child - physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Kids of the Kingdom Christian Child Care Center is a nondenominational ministry of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Its mission is to provide full-time and part-time child care in a loving Christian environment.
Focus On Quality
Staff - Teachers and aides are trained in early childhood development and are able to provide loving and stimulating care.
Primary Care - Primary caregivers work jointly with parents to create mutual understanding and greater consistency in responding to each child's growth and needs.
Child-Centered - Developmentally appropriate equipment, materials and activities are designed to build each childs self-esteem.
Balanced Daily Program
• Indoor activities include freeplay in learning centers, nutritious meals and snacks, nap time, and group times for stories, music and movement.
• Outdoor activites each morning and afternoon allow children to develop large muscle skills and learn about outdoor environments.
Educational Programs - Each day has scheduled programs rich in language skills and other enrichment experiences.
Learning Centers
Learning Centers are at the core of the learning-through-play program. Teachers prepare Learning Centers to stimulate each child's natural sense of fun and curiousity.
Examples include:
Art - Colors, crayons, glue, glitter, paper.
Blcoks and Toys - Blocks, vehicles, climbing structure.
Dramatic Play - Play house, dress up, pretend games.
Language - Books, stencils, old typewriters, tape recorder, music, record player.
Manipulatives - Stacking toys, puzzles.
Science and Nature - Seeds, animals, magnifying glass.
Woodworking - Hammers, wood.