Event
Tats 4 all
With several colorful design kids had fun choosing their own tattoo and watching the process of the air brushing being done.
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02
2011
2011
Aug
02
2011
Event
Carnival Day
Fun activities for Carnival Day include, Beach blanket volleyball, Raingutter Regatta, Corkboard crafts, as well as a fun slip-n-slide for all to join in. Dont forget the popcorn, shaved ice and fun c…
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21
2011
Event
Fun times at Boomers
Our kids put their driving, climbing, and dancing skill to the test to day at Boomers, along with lazer tag, miniture golf and all the games they could play.
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19
2011
Event
Teaching Tidepools
Aquarius Aquarium is dedicated to educating young children on the importance of our great oceans, and introducing children to the sea creatures that live in the ocean. This is a full morning of their…
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18
2011
Event
The Cake Off Results!
The rules: Only kids can decorate the cake, and one hour to assemble and decorate each school's Disney Themed cake. Look what the competiton brought! Such a great creative outlet for the kids that j…
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14
2011
Event
Slime Time Adventures
This fun program given by Wild Child Adventures combines storytelling, science facts and lots of hands-on activities. The children were introduced to Dr. Boogie B. as he takes us through space where…
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11
2011
Event
Cake Demo Day
This year, the new item on the menu is fondant. Gradeschool and Pre-K kids will learn how to rollout and use fondant as an embellishment to create "the perfect cake". Now, the prepration begins for…
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07
2011
Event
Its a Bubble Extravaganza
Wild Child Adventures showed up with a bunch of bubbles which always brings happy faces. Always a favorite when we have bubble week, where the kids get to learn about the science of a bubble, and how…
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07
2011
Event
Fresno Fire and Metal Academy
Children had fun learning about Poi, which means “ball” in Maori, is a form of performance art where tethered balls are swung in circular patterns and after mastering the art, are lit on fire. They…
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05
2011
Event
Fun Friday Dress up Days
Staff and kids love Fun Fridays, and dress up days. This year we have Red, White and Blue day, Sunglasses day, Hawaiian, and much more to come. So watch the parent board for the next dress up day!
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01
2011
Event
Ceramic Studio Day!
A variety of ceramic pieces were offered for the children to enjoy designing and painting. Each gradeschool and Pre-K child were able to show their artistic side and then take home their very own cre…
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30
2011
Event
BMX Show
BMX was a big hit today. Children screamed and cheered for the BMX riders as they caught big air and big tricks. Jumping over teachers, no handed jumps, and 360. They also learned about bike safety t…
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28
2011
Event
Ukulele show
The Polynesian dancers showed the love of there culture through their interpretation dances, each dance telling a story. Even their youngest dancer showed her pride and love for her heritage.
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27
2011
Event
Graduation Week
Kids Kare offers a well rounded preschool curriculum that prepares your child for Kindergarten success. We wrapped up the week with the last of our spectacular graduation ceremonies which includes so…
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27
2011
Event
Underground Gardens
Following this complex path of patios, grottos, and garden courts interconnecting with passageways that encircle the living quarters of the self-taught artist Baldassare Forestiere who sought to escap…
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21
2011
Event
Madera Mammoths
Kids were able to get hands on experience about the Ice Age Creatures that once roamed this lush valley. The replica skulls of a saber toothed cat, a mammoth tusk and various actual fossils offer a c…
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21
2011
Event
Beam me UP.... At Laser Quest!!!
Having a blast- kids get to create their very own alias, and shoot to gain the highest score. This is a favorite fieldtrip for gradeschoolers, with fun in the arcade too!
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14
2011
Season
Summer Fun Kicks Off
Pajama Day, A visit from Parker, Swim Testing and Ceramic painting for older kids, Water Play for the little ones, a Hula Show for all!!!!! This is just one week of events we have going on at Kids Kar…
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02
2011
Event
The Cat in The Hat Knows about that...
Many projects took on a new life this week with the Dr. Seuss theme, like the FOOT BOOK, and inspecting Hortons tiny speck for Science, and of course making our very own Cat in the Hat- Hat. We brai…
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31
2011
Event
The Lifecycle of a Bug
The last few weeks we have been learning about the life-cycles of bugs. Watching the crysalis's form from carpillars to butterlies, and being amazed by hundreds of tiny praying matis's emerge from a…
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20
2011
Event
Water Safety
Children were taught they should never be around water unless they are with an adult, and the adult must be watching them at all times. They were excited to know they should remind the adult to watch…
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06
2011
Event
Muffins With Mom
Both Mothers and children enjoyed the little bit of extra time they got to spend together, as they sat down for muffins and juice. What a fun way to start the day. I hope you all have a wonderful Moth…
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06
2011
Event
Cinco De Mayo
The children learned about Mexico's customs this week, they also were shown the location of Mexico on the globe. They could not wait to play their maracas they had made, while dancing in the parade. K…
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05
2011
Event
Our Disneyland Winners
Thank you to all of our families who worked really hard on the fundraiser. We profited over 27,000 dollars, which goes to the schools for field trips, bounce house parties, and extra activities. Congr…
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03
2011
Event
A Magicians Dream
Ya think making a rabbit dissappear is easy? Ask Kenny B, he'll tell you otherwise. With his funny antics and amazing magic tricks- kids of all ages love his show at Kids Kare Schools this Spring Br…
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03
2011
Season
Spring Break at John's
From Bumper Cars, to Twister, and the Frog Hopper, to Laser Tag, and over 100 of the latest Video and Redemption Games, kids had a blast with all that Johns had to…
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29
2011
Event
Open House Fun
Children were so excited to show thier parents around the class room. They each had folders that were customized with their handprints, pictures, or art projects on the front. Parents, children, and t…
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28
2011
Holiday
Fun Day Easter Egg Hunting
Our gradeschoolers helped us hide over 400 Easter eggs for our preschool kids!! The preschoolers scatered the yard with excitment hunting high and low for all the hidden treasures. After the ch…
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14
2011
Event
Discovering Science in Nature
With 9 different stations to engage the children in, on this "hands-on" learning adventure, our kids had a great time. The spring weather and lush green landscape of the Discovery Center made for the…
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25
2011
Event
A great Hula Performance...
The dance of the KuKu bird, Tahitian mountain dance, and the Warrior Dance along with all the other traditional dances had our children, staff and parents entranced this week.
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17
2011
Event
The Legend of the Tricky Leprechaun lives on...
The children discovered that tricky leprechaun in action, as he topples chairs and cubbys, walks on the table tops leaving his green foot prints and turning the milk and rice crispies green with his t…
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14
2011
Season
Taking in the Sights, Smells and Textures of Spring
Teaching opportunities are everywhere! Including at the neighborhood park, where kids get to touch, smell, see and learn; all while playing, laughing and sharing a fun morning with friends and nature.
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09
2011
Event
Kids Day Event a Success!
This is a great opportunity to teach charity and volunteerism in todays society.
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01
2011
Event
Presidents Day activities
Flags, Liberty Bells, Presidents and Cherry Trees were the topic of discussion for February. Children got to create there own flag with fingerprints and/or handprints. Make cherry blossoms for their…
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15
2011
Holiday
A Valentines Day to remember
Valentines Day started with a class project that was an extension of our Character Unit on "Caring and Kindness". Each class wrote kind words on a Valentine and then made a Field-trip to the post off…
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15
2011
Event
Parent's Night Out
Gradeschool kids enjoying arts and crafts time, a little heart snack, and a nutritious meal. All in one night.
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10
2011
Event
Learning about shadows and wind
Preparing for Spring is fun, especially when there's nothing but sunny days ahead. With the wind in our hair, running around in the fresh air after a hard morning learning our letters, is just what t…
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01
2011
Event
Far East Traditions Celebrated
Children also discovered many activties involving chopsticks, including painting and eating a rice bowl during our "rice festival" as they listened to Asian music.
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26
2011
Event
Different or Same?
A great lesson in diversity, celebrating the teachings of Dr. King Jr. That although we all look different on the outside, we are all the same in the inside. Thats what the children discovered last…
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18
2011
Event
Community Helpers week
Chipper visited our Riverbluff site to shake hands and talk about safety at home.
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04
2011
Event
Blackbeards fun day
Kids got to test their strength on the ropes course, master their driving skills on the racetrack, play extreme lazer tag and enjoy arcade games all morning. The daring ones braved the upside down pi…
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03
2011
Event
Gradeschool to Cal Skate
Learning how to roller skate is not a easy task. Kids got plenty of practice on this field trip to Cal Skate. Most kids thought it was fun just hanging out at the snack bar and showing off their glo…
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Dec
21
2010
Season
GS Winterbreak Projects
Each school got to construct and decorate their very own school gingerbread house and add their own unique touches. Caroline also provided each child with a take home cookie jar where they added all…
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16
2010
Event
A HUGE donation to our community food banks
Kids Kare had a huge response with donations to our local food banks, we had an entire trailer and truck bed filled with canned food and other food items for Fresno county recipients. Our Madera cent…
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16
2010
Holiday
Santa Clause is comin' to Kids Kare
With his grand entrance, Santa dazzled the kids with his big "Ho-Ho-Ho" and sang a few Christmas Carols with the kids, then reminded them he was watching them. Then each child had the opportunity to…
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14
2010
Event
Community Outreach- Toys for Tots
The kids at the centers have reached out in a big way! Bringing in canned food and donating to the Toys for Tots campaign. We are so proud of all that has been donated so far, last day to donate is W…
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14
2010
Event
Lessons with Cookies
The preschoolers learned about the letter C this week. As we discovered different ways we can make cookies, each child got to make their very own, decorate it and eat it!
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07
2010
Event
Oklin Bloodworth in Concert
Oklin is an all time favorite with local kids. With his musical talents, funny lyrics, and altogether FUN, FUN, FUN- he's got the preschoolers movin' and groovin'. The kids also got to practice their…
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29
2010
Event
All Tangled up
Something fun to do on Thanksgiving break, Kids Kare took all 500 kids and filled up two movie theatres at the Regal Manchester for Wednesday's Premiere of Disney's new movie "Tangled". Kids gave the…
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15
2010
Event
Honoring our Veterans
The children enjoyed visiting the Veterans Hospital visitors center and offering a hello and a warm handshake, as they were told stories from some old Veteran's.
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