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 Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, we may close on Friday or Monday in accordance with generally accepted holiday schedules.
We close 2 days out of the year to families to allow our teaches to attend professional development classes. This is to be in compliance with licensing and our accreditation. These are announced on our calendar.
You will be informed of all rates and fees upon enrollment.
We have special sibling 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 the following elementary schools:
- Kirk
- Lee
- Horne
- Harmony at Keith Harrow
- John Paul II
- The Village School
Yes. We provide an array of fun and educational field trips for school aged students in our summer program.
We encourage family-school collaboration with daily communication.
Kids ‘R’ Kids of West Houston 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.
Yes. Every classroom has a designated time to play and explore on their own age-appropriate playground, separated by classes for a safer experience for your child.
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. Weekly 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. The franchisees are available to meet your needs alongside our staff and management daily.
We are following the local school district severe weather policy. In case of severe weather coming to the area, please monitor the news on local radio and TV stations; we will be closed or you will have to pick up your child from the center if Cy-Fair ISD is closed or release children early.
When severe weather has passed the area, please contact the center to find out when we will re-open. If you are unable to contact us by phone, please check our website and/or come by the center. We will post school news on our Facebook page and communicate via email and Facebook.
Fire drills and severe weather drills are conducted monthly. In the event of an emergency situation, the children are not as alarmed due to their awareness of procedures.
As described in Childcare Licensing Section 746.5201:
An emergency preparedness plan is designed to ensure the safety of children during an emergency by addressing staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation. The plan addresses the types of emergencies most likely to occur in your area but not limited to natural events such as tornadoes, floods or hurricanes, health events such as medical emergencies, communicable disease outbreak, and human-caused events such as intruder with weapon, explosion or chemical spill.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
We strive to maintain a safe environment for all children and make every attempt to be prepared to handle emergency situations. Our staff is trained in first aid and CPR. We conduct regular fire and tornado drills. The local Fire Department makes annual inspections with recommendations for improved safety. An emergency evacuation plan is posted in each classroom. In the event the school needs to be evacuated, children will be evacuated to Lee Elementary School, 12900 W Little York Rd, Houston, Texas 77041.