KIDSPACE educates the children of our community with a curriculum inspired by the interests and needs of the children. Owners and operators Sharon Lascheck and Kathy Stanley are longtime educators with a shared mission to teach and care for children. Whether in the classroom or in our 2,500-square-foot gymnasium, students at KIDSPACE Child Enrichment Center …
Kidspace treasures our little ones. We provide a supportive classroom environment. And we love their enthusiasm for learning and the wonderful way their eyes — and their minds — open wide when they have “a-ha” moments along the way in their learning journey. Our core beliefs, embedded within both our overarching philosophy of education and …
KIDSPACE operates out of Vancouver, Washington, which is a wonderful place to live and work. It’s also a great place to teach — and to be a kid! One of the things that makes it so special is its proximity to nature; the mountains and the ocean are not too far away. Vancouver is special …
Many busy parents find that jobs and daily responsibilities can get in the way of encouraging their children to eat right. Even when there is time, parents must still face the age-old dilemma of getting kids to eat healthy foods. Don’t fret! There’s a lot of good news out there. There are tons of easy-to-prepare, …
Longer days and warmer temperatures give Vancouver, WA daycares more opportunity to head outdoors with children. Spring and summer activities are not only good for your child’s body and spirit, but they also boost brain development, improving attention and behavior skills. Explore Nature During an outdoor walk, children are challenged to find as many ‘nature …
Language Skills Preschools teach children to understand basic vocabulary and use complete sentences to express themselves. Being able to communicate in kindergarten by talking and listening is important for the learning process. Preschool programs also help children recognize letters, simple words and numbers. Some may even teach children how to print their name. Motor Skills …
Learning healthy social skills and understanding basic human interaction are absolutely critical for a child to grow into a well-adapted adult. Learning these skills starts early. Your child’s development relies heavily on these early years through daycare in Vancouver to lay the framework for a happy, well-adjusted and thriving child. >The older you are, the …
Imaginative play is considered a normal part of every childhood. Virtually all children enjoy dressing up as firefighters or doctors, running a restaurant, or saving the village from the ferocious dragon – the possibilities are limitless. However, while most adults view pretend play as a fun diversion, it actually possesses enormous educational value. In clinical terms, …
The benefits of arts and crafts for children are plentiful: they build coordination, help develop patience, boost self-esteem, can be a great bonding activity with parents, and – most especially – don’t involve an electronic screen of any kind. It’s also the perfect way to recreate their school’s atmosphere of learning and discovery at home. …
Washington is known to get more that a little rain, so what is there to do with children when they can’t play outside? Vancouver day care facilities have plenty of clever ideas and creative projects to keep young minds busy when the weather is foul. Vancouver day care: Rainy day activities Holiday art projects Rainy days are …
The most successful preschool programs have small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios. While the statewide standard in Washington for ratios in preschools is one teacher for every ten students (1:10), high-quality preschools typically maintain even lower ratios. It is vitally important for that number to remain low. Many studies have shown the correlation–beginning in …
Board games have always been a great way for parents to spend time with their kids. Is it possible the benefits extend beyond just family fun? Most board games, on an elementary level, are a great way for learning colors and numbers. There’s also the strategic element, where kids have to think one or more …
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