This year we started a new fun-filled series of events, called Winter Blast! It is a series of outgoing and incoming field trips to keep your grade school kids entertained and having fun while on thei…
Read full post →We have themed parades every month, and our December parade was the Red Reindeer parade! The kids made their own reindeer antler headbands, created noise makers, and dressed festive! Then they danced…
Read full post →Santa Claus flew in for his annual, very special, Kids Kare visits! He took photos with our darling toddlers and preschoolers, and heard all about what they want for Christmas.
Read full post →The kids had so much fun learning how to make cookie dough and then decorating the cookies that they helped make from scratch! What yummy fun while learning!
Read full post →It's that time of the year again! Holiday season is in full swing and our kids have been getting very festive! We have been decorating our centers, dressing more cozy, and those mischievous scout elv…
Read full post →We have had a wonderful time learning about the history of Thanksgiving, as well as discussing what we are thankful for! The kids also enjoyed a delicious, special Thanksgiving meal, and went on a fi…
Read full post →Fall is here and we are excited! The leaves are changing with the season and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We have been making crafting some very cute fall goodies, and we had our Rain Danc…
Read full post →We voted today, and you should too! There is still plenty of time before the polls close!
Read full post →We hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween with your families! The kids all had a blast at their Halloween parties. They Trick-Or-Treated through the playgrounds, had special spooky meals, showed of…
Read full post →If you didn't get to check out our booth at Chaffee Park's Zoo Boo this past weekend, you still have time! We will also be out there this coming weekend! Come out with the family, trick or treat, che…
Read full post →Our schools visit the pumpkin patch every year. This year we went to Simonian Farms, where we learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin, went on a hayride, journeyed through the corn maze, and the ki…
Read full post →Today was Cowboy Day and our special Chuck Wagon lunch! The kids love dressing up and parading around to show off their outfits and western related crafts.
Read full post →This week our children are learning about pets and the responsibilities that come along with owning one. Caring for a pet involves more than just play time and fun. It involves feeding, providing a s…
Read full post →Every year, we have a special day for our preschoolers to have a delicious pancake breakfast with their grandparents! Its a fun morning for them to spend a little extra time with their loved ones.
Read full post →This week, our shape was a circle and we were reinforcing colors... So we decided to do an experiment where the kids made circle glasses that distorted your view to see how a worm sees! They decorate…
Read full post →Its that time of year again! Summer has drawn to a close, and soon it will be Fall. With the change of seasons, comes time for our Kinders and Grade School kids to start the school year again. We wis…
Read full post →The Olympics only happen every 2 years, and when they do, they grab the attention of the whole world! We love to get the kids involved, and some of our schools even had their own special events to cel…
Read full post →There is a fascinating place in Madera, CA called the Fossil Discovery Center. It is a wonderful museum located next to the Fairmead Landfill. The landfill is host to one of the largest Mid-Pleistoce…
Read full post →We have so many fun field trips during our Summer Blast program, and this year, we had an extra YUMMY one! We took the kids to the Young Chefs' Academy, where they learned how to make cinnamon rolls…
Read full post →When its hot outside, we like to stay cool AND have fun! Water play is our favorite way to combine those things. The kids have had so much fun swimming and have absolutely loved the waterslide an boun…
Read full post →Today was our 4th Annual Summer Blast Basketball Tournament! The kids practiced so hard for this day. They learned plays and more importantly, they learned teamwork. Congratulations to Kids Kare Olive…
Read full post →Kids Kare would like to wish you a Happy 4th of July, from our family to yours!
Read full post →Every year we meet new children going into preschool and we watch them grow right before our eyes. Then there comes a time to leave our preschool side and prepare for the "big kid" side, and that tim…
Read full post →We kicked off our 2016 Summer Blast festivities with a huge concert at the Woodward Park Amphitheater! We brought in performers with the likeness and sounds of Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and…
Read full post →Our kiddos have been learning about different textures and we thought it would be fun to take them to the park so they could explore them firsthand! They felt tree bark, rocks, grass, cement, asphalt…
Read full post →Summer Blast is our annual Summer program for our Kinder and Grade school kids! We have incoming events and outgoing field trips, as well as a huge kick-off event, cheerleading competition, and so muc…
Read full post →This weekend was Mother's Day! So last Friday, we celebrated! Every year around this time, we invite our moms to enjoy muffins and juice with us when they drop off their little ones! It was definitel…
Read full post →This week has been a busy one for our preschoolers! We got the chance to make May flowers for the residents at a couple of different retirement homes, along with performing a few of our favorite song…
Read full post →Last week was Open House! We invited all of our parents to come by and check out what their children have been learning. They were able to talk with our staff, ask questions, meet other parents, view…
Read full post →We love to give back to our parents, so Planet Java has been swinging by locations to help us provide our loyal customers with their morning coffee! This week they were at Kids Kare West!
Read full post →Every year we have a booth at Clovis' Big Hat Days. Come on out with your family and see us! There are tons of vendors, delicious food booths, and we have a bunch of awesome prizes to give away. Tell…
Read full post →This Sunday is Easter so we decided to have a Bunny Hop/Purple Parade today! Everyone was encouraged to dress festively, we made streamers & noise makers, played games, and everyone paraded through th…
Read full post →We have had some fantastic field trips to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo this week! If you haven't checked out the new African Adventure exhibit, you are missing out. The kids loved feeding girraffes, learni…
Read full post →Every year around this time we are busy making pots of gold, learning about rainbows, Ireland, and St. Patrick's day. While we are distracted, a group of silly Leprechauns likes to sneak into our sch…
Read full post →Every year, we help raise money for Valley Children's Hospital by selling a special Kids' Day edition of the Fresno Bee! All of our schools participate and do an excellent job supporting our community…
Read full post →There have been some exciting changes happening at our Kids Kare Willow location! Some new staff, some remodeling, new murals... So to show our parents how much we appreciate them supporting us, we h…
Read full post →With all of the crazy weather lately, the kids have been so happy to see sunshine! The weather has been warm and beautiful over that past week. We have so many fun structures, toys and equipment at o…
Read full post →Our preschoolers had a blast making valentines for their classmates and then going on a field trip to the post office to mail them out! They loved learning how to mail something to a friend and were…
Read full post →1 year ago, we opened our 12th location, Kids Kare Owens Ranch! It is our 3rd center in clovis and our most eastbound location, opening up access to an entirely new group of clientele! We are so prou…
Read full post →This week was Asian Culture week! We had a special guest that shared songs, dances and traditional fashions. We also did fun crafts and had our Chinese New Year parade!
Read full post →On Monday, we recognized the work of Dr. Martin Luther King and celebrated his efforts to end segregation and bring people together! So this week in the schools, we thought the kids would enjoy learn…
Read full post →This week is Community Helper week! Our little ones are learning all about the people that help keep our community safe and running smoothly! We're meeting Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Sheriffs, an…
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