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Recent News.

Open houses, field trips, holiday celebrations, and everything in between — a running diary of life across our schools.

2010
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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Dec
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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Dec
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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Dec
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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Dec
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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Nov
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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Nov
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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Nov
15
2010
Event

The sights and sounds of November

As we discover things that are brown, we see that changing of the leaves, and use this season as a lesson in November history.  The children were introduced to "Raintree", a Native American Indian who…

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Nov
08
2010
Event

Stone Soup

The preschool children each had the opportunity to contribute to the "community soup".  After reading the book "Stone Soup", and discussing the moral of the story, we learned that life sometimes isnt…

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Nov
08
2010
Event

Preschool Voter voices are heard....

Who says preschoolers can't vote?  Last Tuesday, the preschoolers created their very own voting box, complete with poll stations and tallied results.  The results showed which was the overall favorite…

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Nov
02
2010
Holiday

Halloween Fun

Buzzing bees, Lady bugs, Alice in Wonderland and everyone in between, the fun starts here at Kids Kare, where kids got to come in their Halloween costume and celebrate the fun. For a gallery of ima…

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Oct
21
2010
Season

Farewell to Cobb Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Our preschoolers learned about how a pumkin grows from seed to pumpkin from the wonderful educators at Cobb Ranch Pumpkin Farm.  Since this is the last year in its historic location, we thought we wou…

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Oct
12
2010
Event

It's Sports Week-GO DOGS!!!

Kids learn about Sports, different types of sports including Opponent/Team sports, Racing sports, & Achievement Sports.  We learned that sports are either human powered like running & swimming, human…

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Oct
11
2010
Event

Letter of the Week

As we introduce a new letter each week, the preschool children get lots of practice getting to know the sounds of each letter.  With our fun phonics cd's, practice writing page, as well as our hands o…

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Sep
29
2010
Event

Animal Education

Safe animal handling and proper pet care were the topic of discussion this week for our unit on "domestic pets".  Our friends at the Valley Animal Center visited our centers and accepted some tour gro…

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Sep
14
2010
Event

Teddy Bear Parade

Fun times at Kids Kare start with a familiar face from home.  On Friday the preschoolers had a chance to bring their teddy bears from home and join in on a parade through the center and enjoy a "Teddy…

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Sep
09
2010
Community

Grandparents Breakfast

Our Grandparents were invited to enjoy a special breakfast prepared especially for them, in honor of grandparents day.  This traditional breakfast is one that the entire staff of Kids Kare take great…

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Sep
02
2010
Event

Welcome Friends

Our friends made a "Welcome Friends" banner as we extended our learning to a week filled with "getting to know you" activities.  This time of transition is very important, and at Kids Kare, we want to…

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Sep
01
2010
Event

Kids Kare on the News!

The re-opening of the Hidden Homes Trail which is now open to the public, was the topic for the local news crews to be out with our kids today at the San Joaquin River Parkway.  See the link here …

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Aug
18
2010
Event

Get out your Binders and Notebooks...

Kids at Central Unified, Madera and Fresno Unified started school last week.  Bus routes and schedule updates kept our Bus Drivers and Directors busy as another school year kicks off.  Directors and A…

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Aug
17
2010
Event

ROCK ON! It's Rock Star Day!

Karelands crazy kids.  Two cuties from Riverbluff- ready for some dancing. "Suuup"? Kingdom kids and teachers- ready for a rock concert Peace! All decked out, ready for h…

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Aug
11
2010
Event

Cheer Competition Success!

All their hard work and practice payed off Tuesday morning at the Annual Summer Cheer Competition.  Schools came with their best cheer and dance and the crowd definitely responded.  We opened up with…

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Aug
05
2010
Event

Its all about Bubbles

    Wild Child Adventures put on a great bubble show for our kids. Both Gradeschool and Preschoolers were involved in the fun science of bubbles and bubble playtime. Click here for a link to…

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Jul
26
2010
Event

"Kids Kare's got Talent"

Click here for a link to the talent show gallery We have a few technical glitches viewing videos of the performances from the main site.  To view videos, click on each schools website, then click o…

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Jul
21
2010
Event

BMX Bike Winners!

It was meant to be.  Our lucky winner Ryan was one of the few who attended the BMX open house last month, and here he is with his new bike, picked especially for him in bright orange!  What a good spo…

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Jul
15
2010
Event

Kids Strike Gold!

Among the other activities provided to the kids were Old Time games like potato sack races, shoot the barrel, and stilt walking.  Kids learned how to carve in soapstone, and do their very own Leather…

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Jul
12
2010
Event

Who's the Kids Kare Cake Boss?

Right from the get go, teams had supplies, props and cakes ready to go with their assigned theme cake to decorate.  Each school was awarded a prize ribbon based on both the kids favorite, as well as j…

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Jul
07
2010
Event

Young Chefs Academy

The children got to prep, measure, slice, dice, knead, twist and finally EAT, their very own cinnamon bread twist creations. 

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Jul
07
2010
Event

Gradeschool gameshow Day

All kids were included in the game show which gradually led to elimation rounds with one BIG WINNER! Baskin Robbins gift cards and a grand prize winner $25 Game Stop gift card prevailed to the one who…

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Jun
24
2010
Event

Gradeschoolers go to Cat Haven

The children were able to see many exotic animals that live at the Cat Haven, including tigers, lions, cheetahs, and pumas.  For some children, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some childr…

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Jun
24
2010
Event

Graduation Week!! How exciting!

So eloquantly said by Eleanor Roosevelt, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams".  Our preschool children are taking a big step into the world of Kindergarten, where so…

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Jun
17
2010
Event

BMX Show at Woodward Park

Bicycle safety, and extreme bike riding were the topics discussed at today's "Kick off to Summer" field trip at the Woodward Park BMX complex.  Kids got basic instruction and lots of visuals for what…

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Jun
16
2010
Season

Summer Kick Off Begins!!!

So many activities to choose from! Kids will enjoy the gameroom, with access to the Wii, XBox 360, Nintendo DS's and more! Arts and Crafts, hanging out with friends, swimming and water play- round out…

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May
24
2010
Event

Water Safety Speaker

This very important lesson has been extended to an open invitation to the Children's Hospital event called "May Day, May Day".  It is a free event hosted by Chuckchansi Park that stresses the elem…

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May
05
2010
Event

Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Celebrating the traditions of the Mexican culture, our preschoolers had the opportunity to make their own pinata, dance to latin music like the Macarana and join in a yummy taco party for lunch.

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May
04
2010
Event

Studies at The River Parkway

At the River Center, the children get to learn with a "Hands-on" approach while getting a rare opportunity to see and hear wildlife of a new dimension.  From soaring Eagles, to the giagantic eagles ne…

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Apr
26
2010
Event

Preschool Open House

Open house week was a great success.  Thank you to all our Teachers, Directors and support staff for all your hard work, as well as parents and grandparents who took the time to enjoy a celebration of…

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Apr
22
2010
Event

Living Science

 Preschoolers are learining first hand what it takes for a caterpillar to metamorphasize into a butterfly.  They will be observing, predicting and documenting their observations on the process, as wel…

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Apr
19
2010
Event

March for Babies Walk!

Saturday the Kids Kare staff along with friends and family geared up for an important walk. In support of March of Dimes, the Kids Kare friends and family raised $5,563. Thank you for all your contri…

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Apr
05
2010
Season

Spring Break Madness!

Take a look at the GS Spring Break Gallery, (under General Galleries) thumbnail to see all the fun in action! http://www.kidskare.net/gallery.php?n=38&id=38&s=12

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Mar
29
2010
Event

Celebrating Hawaiian Culture

Integrated into our Science unit, we made volcanos and watched the chemical reaction as the lava poured out.  Hawaii week celebrates a great opening to a sunny and bright Spring season.…

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Mar
18
2010
Event

A Lucky Day at Kids Kare

by wearing green, eating green snacks, and creating green art projects all week long.  Some of the preschoolers got to hunt for Leprechaun treasures, and count Lucky Charms as they learn about the St.…

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