Imagination is more important than knowledge, for while knowledge points to all there is, imagination points to all there will be.
Albert Einstein
I used to draw like Raphael, but it has taken me a lifetime to learn to draw like children.
Pablo Picasso
If it hasn't been in the Hand...and the Body...it can't be in the Brain.
Bev Boss
In the early formative years, play is almost synonymous with life. It is second only to being nourished, protected, and loved. It is a basic ingredient of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Ashley Montague
Experience
With over 60 years of combined experience in early childcare, our teachers understand that every child is special and are able to provide the tailored attention and care he/she needs.
Low Ratios
At KIN, we pride ourselves on offering a low teacher-to-child ratio ensuring your child receives the attention they need to grow and develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially.
Unique Philosophy
Our program fosters social, cognitive, physical and emotional development. Through a rich and varied curriculum based on the natural sciences, it stimulates each child's curiosity about the world.
What Sets Us Apart
Our Classes
Our Testimonials
We cannot say enough good things about our time at KIN. Our twins attended KIN from ages 3-5. During their time at KIN we saw them both develop a love of learning! Each day was filled with plenty of outside time and opportunities for play and creativity. The highly trained staff has become like family and our KIN friends remain some of our very best friends to this day. Parents have many choices for childcare in our local community. I cannot think of a more nurturing and safe environment than KIN.
Leigh Fickling
KIN has been around for many years and was actually recommended to our family by a close family friend whose son attended years ago. The KIN community, from the kids, to the teachers, to the other parents, has been fabulous for our son and our family! We have all developed a new circle of friends. The staff is very dedicated and caring and goes above and beyond to focus on what the kids need. We will be enrolling our infant at KIN, too soon because of the positive experience we have had with our son.
Beverly Gray
Between my 2 kids, we have experienced four daycares other than KIN. After starting at KIN with my son (now aged almost three), I can honestly say that I wish we had been there all along with both kids. Within a few months, I have seen my son absolutely blossom. On top of that, I love the open communication style at KIN where I never feel like I am bothering the administration or his teachers with questions about his progress or, simply, about his day! I love that he spends time with kids his own age but other ages. KIN is truly an exceptional learning environment and positive environment for him to become the funny, goofy, but thoughtful kid he is. Now, if I could only feel less guilty than his older sister didn't go...
Katy Dickinson
KIN, too has been our daughter's second home since she was 5 months old. She is excited to go in the gate each morning and comes home exhausted and happy from a day of activities with friends. Knowing she is safe, cared for, and encouraged to be a curious, playful kid is what's most important. But a staff that can help a toddler learn to turn frustrated screaming to a request for "help, please" is a parent's dream.
Alesha Daughtrey
KIN, too has been an excellent fit for our family. The low ratio has allowed our daughter to become close to many of the teachers and children and it’s great to be part of a childcare center where I know all of the children by name, as well as their parents. I love that the kids get to spend plenty of time playing outdoors and getting messy, working on art projects, or having a dance party. Even better, my daughter is excited about going to school and I know that she’s getting truly high quality care from teachers who know and care about her.
Jill Hurst
We have been a part of the KIN family for almost six years, with all three of our children attending both KIN and KIN, too. We keep coming back because we know that when our kids are at KIN they are being cared for by family. The staff treats the kids as their own, and provides excellent care. My kids spend their days reading books, listening to music, doing crazy fun art projects and come home happy and sometimes covered in mud from a day of puddle fun. They are also cuddled and snuggled as needed with very low teacher/kid ratio. The fact that we have sent all three of our kids there speaks volumes to the trust we have in KIN.
Lily Gillmor
Both of my daughters attended KIN and I could not be more pleased with the level of care and attention they received. From a social point of view, my girls were close to polar opposites. My oldest was very outgoing, loved to be the center of attention, and never met a stranger. On the other hand, my youngest was very shy and didn't want to draw any attention at all. The teachers at KIN cared for them as individuals rather than as "typical" children of a specific age. It was amazing to see them both flourish -- one encouraged to be the star that she is, and the other nurtured just enough to come out of her shell. I cannot say a single negative thing about KIN or its teachers other than there simply is not enough of them in the world. I am proud to call myself a KIN Parent!
Jay Almers
Our son has been at KIN, too for nearly two years, beginning when he was just three months old. We love the close relationships he's formed with KIN's wonderful teachers and the personalized attention he gets as a result. As our son has grown and his needs have changed, KIN's staff have shown incredible flexibility, openness, and initiative in finding new ways to challenge and encourage him. KIN gets the balance of free play and structured curriculum just right. We are so impressed with the skills, vocabulary, and love of learning our son has already developed by reading, singing, creating, playing, snacking, snoozing, etc. at KIN each day. We also love KIN's community ethic and have enjoyed meeting other families who feel the same way and watching our son form friendships that we hope will last a lifetime. In terms of its standard of care and personal dedication of its staff, KIN is one of a kind.
Sarah Mine
We cannot say enough good things about our time at KIN. Our twins attended KIN from ages 3-5. During their time at KIN we saw them both develop a love of learning! Each day was filled with plenty of outside time and opportunities for play and creativity. The highly trained staff has become like family and our KIN friends remain some of our very best friends to this day. Parents have many choices for childcare in our local community. I cannot think of a more nurturing and safe environment than KIN.
Leigh Fickling
KIN has been around for many years and was actually recommended to our family by a close family friend whose son attended years ago. The KIN community, from the kids, to the teachers, to the other parents, has been fabulous for our son and our family! We have all developed a new circle of friends. The staff is very dedicated and caring and goes above and beyond to focus on what the kids need. We will be enrolling our infant at KIN, too soon because of the positive experience we have had with our son.
Beverly Gray
Between my 2 kids, we have experienced four daycares other than KIN. After starting at KIN with my son (now aged almost three), I can honestly say that I wish we had been there all along with both kids. Within a few months, I have seen my son absolutely blossom. On top of that, I love the open communication style at KIN where I never feel like I am bothering the administration or his teachers with questions about his progress or, simply, about his day! I love that he spends time with kids his own age but other ages. KIN is truly an exceptional learning environment and positive environment for him to become the funny, goofy, but thoughtful kid he is. Now, if I could only feel less guilty than his older sister didn't go...
Katy Dickinson
KIN, too has been our daughter's second home since she was 5 months old. She is excited to go in the gate each morning and comes home exhausted and happy from a day of activities with friends. Knowing she is safe, cared for, and encouraged to be a curious, playful kid is what's most important. But a staff that can help a toddler learn to turn frustrated screaming to a request for "help, please" is a parent's dream.
Alesha Daughtrey
KIN, too has been an excellent fit for our family. The low ratio has allowed our daughter to become close to many of the teachers and children and it’s great to be part of a childcare center where I know all of the children by name, as well as their parents. I love that the kids get to spend plenty of time playing outdoors and getting messy, working on art projects, or having a dance party. Even better, my daughter is excited about going to school and I know that she’s getting truly high quality care from teachers who know and care about her.
Jill Hurst
We have been a part of the KIN family for almost six years, with all three of our children attending both KIN and KIN, too. We keep coming back because we know that when our kids are at KIN they are being cared for by family. The staff treats the kids as their own, and provides excellent care. My kids spend their days reading books, listening to music, doing crazy fun art projects and come home happy and sometimes covered in mud from a day of puddle fun. They are also cuddled and snuggled as needed with very low teacher/kid ratio. The fact that we have sent all three of our kids there speaks volumes to the trust we have in KIN.
Lily Gillmor
Both of my daughters attended KIN and I could not be more pleased with the level of care and attention they received. From a social point of view, my girls were close to polar opposites. My oldest was very outgoing, loved to be the center of attention, and never met a stranger. On the other hand, my youngest was very shy and didn't want to draw any attention at all. The teachers at KIN cared for them as individuals rather than as "typical" children of a specific age. It was amazing to see them both flourish -- one encouraged to be the star that she is, and the other nurtured just enough to come out of her shell. I cannot say a single negative thing about KIN or its teachers other than there simply is not enough of them in the world. I am proud to call myself a KIN Parent!
Jay Almers
Our son has been at KIN, too for nearly two years, beginning when he was just three months old. We love the close relationships he's formed with KIN's wonderful teachers and the personalized attention he gets as a result. As our son has grown and his needs have changed, KIN's staff have shown incredible flexibility, openness, and initiative in finding new ways to challenge and encourage him. KIN gets the balance of free play and structured curriculum just right. We are so impressed with the skills, vocabulary, and love of learning our son has already developed by reading, singing, creating, playing, snacking, snoozing, etc. at KIN each day. We also love KIN's community ethic and have enjoyed meeting other families who feel the same way and watching our son form friendships that we hope will last a lifetime. In terms of its standard of care and personal dedication of its staff, KIN is one of a kind.
Sarah Mine
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