The "first day jitters" are real—for parents too! Here are three tips to help your little one adjust:

1. The "Quick Goodbye": Create a special handshake or a "hug and a kiss" routine.

2. Talk it Up: Talk about the fun toys and new friends they will meet at Kirpa’s.

3. A Piece of Home: Bringing a favorite stuffed animal helps children feel secure.

Remember, our educators are trained to ensure every child feels they truly belong.

A child’s well-being is at the core of everything we do. This starts with what we put on their plates. At Kirpa's Play and Learn, we provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that fuel a full day of exploration.

We focus on:

• High-Protein & High-Fiber: Whole grains and plant-based proteins to keep energy levels stable.

• Variety: Introducing new textures and colors to encourage "brave tasters."

• Safety First: Our providers are CPR/First Aid certified, and our homes are monitored to ensure the highest safety standards while children enjoy their meals.

Feeding the body is just as important as feeding the mind!

At KPL, we believe that play is a child’s most important work. Through play, children explore their environment, solve problems, and build the social-emotional foundations they need for school and beyond.

How we support learning through play:

• Child-Led Exploration: We follow the child’s lead, providing materials that spark their specific interests.

• Hands-on Discovery: Whether it's "messy play" with sand and water or building complex structures with blocks, we encourage active engagement.

• Social Connection: Play provides the perfect opportunity for children to learn how to share, collaborate, and develop empathy for their peers.

• Creative Expression: Our program includes daily opportunities for art, music, and dramatic play to help children find their unique voice.

It’s important at KPL our educators incorporate mindfulness in our program daily. It’s essential to preschoolers to develop emotional, physical skills that they will utilize later in their life. Program activities include; Sensory Play, Play Dough, Crafts, Dance, Little Yogi.

Here are some tools that will be used to build Physical, Emotional, Social, Cognitive Skills:

• Taking deep breaths when upset – “I am feeling overwhelmed, sad right now”

• Using expression – laying hand on chest to express feelings

• Discovery treasure boxes

• Sensory activities

• Sharing and being mindful of surroundings

• Acceptance of others and their belongings