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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers...
…to the most frequently asked questions about our Learning Academy
We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Our hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to accommodate your family’s needs
We are open Monday through Friday, except on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day & New Year’s Eve
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (& Friday after Thanksgiving)
- Christmas & Christmas Eve
Early Closings: Good Friday
If the holiday falls on a weekend, we may close on Friday or Monday in accordance with generally accepted holiday schedules.
You will be informed of all rates and fees upon enrollment
We have special sibling rates. See front desk for details.
We have special part-time rates. See front desk for details.
Our secure Internet viewing system is password-protected and allows you to observe your child in the classroom.
We provide transportation to designated local elementary schools:
- Linda Herrington Elementary
- Forest Creek Elementary
- Blackland Prairie Elementary
- Gattis Elementary
- Dearing Elementary
- Red Bud Elementary
Yes. We provide an array of fun and educational field trips throughout the year.
We encourage family-school collaboration with daily communication. We use an app called Tadpoles. Learn More About it Here!
Kids ‘R’ Kids utilizes tempered, safety glass walls and doors for a multitude of reasons: they provide the best view possible; they are cleaner, safer and leave no question of who is caring for your child; they promote an open environment where teachers and children are in constant contact; and ensure the utmost safety and security of everyone.
Our exclusive curriculum propels Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies far beyond state and industry standards. The standards-driven learning goals provide teachers with the tools to engage children in fun and purposeful activities.
We also utilize ZooPhonics, which is a unique Multisensory Language Arts Program to accelerate your child!
- The Zoo-phonics® Multisensory Language Arts Program is a kinesthetic, multi-modal approach to learning all aspects of language arts, including vocabulary development and articulation, based on phonics and phonemic awareness.
- The principle of Zoo-phonics® maximizes understanding, memory, utilization and transference to all areas of the reading, spelling and writing process in a playful and concrete manner.
Yes. Every classroom has a designated time to play and explore on their own age-appropriate playground.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, morning, and afternoon snacks are available at Kids ´R´ Kids. Information is provided by the school on any charges that may apply. For bottle-fed children, families must provide prepared formula or mother’s milk placed in bottles. We will inform you of the policy regarding baby foods. All infant items should be marked with the child´s first and last name, and date. Monthly menus for children on table food are available for review.
Our highly qualified staff is required to attend all state-mandated training and are certified in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid. They are also required to undergo professional development training throughout each year.
We invite you to stop by anytime. For a tour or to visit a specific staff member, we recommend that you schedule an appointment.
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Because we are family-owned and operated, we are on-site and actively involved with our staff and families. This allows us to uphold the highest standards and provide unparalleled service for the families in our community.
If an emergency develops such as severe weather, fire, physical damage to the building, or any other situation that poses a threat, you will be notified. The notification process will be given to you upon enrollment.
We are proud to be certified as an “Eco-Healthy Child Care Center”!
Eco-Healthy Child Care (EHCC) supports child care providers in creating child care settings that are as environmentally healthy as possible. The program allows parents to choose child care facilities that are committed to creating a safer, healthier environment for children to learn and grow.
Facilities that qualify receive an endorsement certificate that lets parents and others know of their efforts, and demonstrates their commitment to being Eco-Healthy. Endorsed programs are also listed on the EHCC website.
EHCC received the Children`s Environmental Health Excellence Award in 2006 from the EPA for its innovative and effective approach. EHCC also recently received the 2009-2010 Childcare and School IPM Recognition Award from the IPM Institute of North America, Inc.