Kids R Kids Of Meadow Pointe Now Registering For Summer & Fall

Young minds can get a head start at Kids R Kids Learning Academy in Meadow Pointe. The Kids R Kids Academy located on Mansfield Blvd. at County Line Rd. (minutes from New Tampa) has been open since January 2006 and provides a high-quality educational child care environment for parents in Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, New Tampa and Zephyrhills.

With an educational, structured and organized curriculum, Kids R Kids provides a setting that encourages children to be lifelong learners and successful adults. The Learning Academy has earned double Platinum awards (2011 and 2012) and the Presidential award (2013) from Kids R Kids International for being one of the top franchises nationwide. The school currently has more than 260 children enrolled, which owner Anitha Thomas says she largely attributes to “word of mouth.”

Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointe currently serves infants through voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) students, and is adding Kindergarten and first grade starting this fall. The K-1 program will concentrate on science, math and technology. The school-age program will provide transportation to and from Sand Pine, Double Branch, Hunter’s Green, Turner and Seven Oaks elementaries, starting this fall. The academy also is adding a child-friendly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) lab for older children (3+) to have hands-on experience in math and science, Thomas says. The Academy already has a computer center complete with ABC Mouse and an interactive SMART board.

“The Kids R Kids curriculum concentrates on the overall development of your child, rather than just letters and numbers,” Thomas explains. “Our curriculum is standards-based with activities that are developmentally appropriate and encourage children to achieve in all areas (language/literacy, cognitive, physical and social-emotional) of their development.”

Thomas adds, “This exclusive curriculum is specifically designed for each stage of early childhood development, from infancy through the elementary years. Life is a daily adventure when you are a preschooler, and the Kids R Kids curriculum provides plenty of ways for your preschool-aged child to explore and grow.”

Thomas also explains that Kids R Kids students are given opportunities to play as they learn. The classrooms are divided into learning centers for children to work in groups, which encourages social skills. All classrooms have small group set-up and learning areas directed by teachers to provide one-on-one time with the children. Including the infant classroom, Kids R Kids offers library areas in each room filled with fun and educational books, which aid in the development of early reading skills, as well as a large library center filled with more than 10,000 books.

In addition to being the owner, Thomas is very active in the daily operation of the school. The friendly management team — made up of director Amy Rath and curriculum coordinator Jessica Davis — will help you with the enrollment process and with any other questions you may have. The Center’s management takes great pride in the school’s staff. Most of the teachers have a Bachelor’s degree in education or in related fields. Kids R Kids provides ongoing training for all of its employees to keep up with latest changes and trends in the educational industry.

A Community Partner

Kids R Kids has many community projects to support local and national charitable organizations. In 2013, the school raised more than $8,000 to support organizations like the St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Center, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, along with other local nonprofit organizations and Thomas says she is looking forward to another great year of giving back to their community.

Kids R Kids offers one of the highest-rated VPK programs in the area and has been very successful in getting children prepared for their elementary school years.

Families throughout the area know the benefits of enrolling their young students at Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointe.

For example, a parent named Mrs. Hoeffler says, “I needed to place my three-month-old son into daycare. I looked at many daycares, but I was sold after meeting the teachers in the infant room of Kids R Kids Meadow Pointe. It was obvious that they were experienced teachers and this was not just another job for them, but where they wanted to work. Our experience continues to be great, as my son has moved into the toddler room, where he is learning so much from his teachers. I could not tell you how many times he says a new word or has learned something new at daycare. It is amazing how these little acts reassure me that I am doing the right thing leaving him in the care of Kids R Kids Meadow Pointe.”

Lily Rodems also raves, “By August 2014, we will have three ‘graduates’ from Kids R Kids Meadow Pointe, one active student and one future student. In 2007, we (apprehensively) decided to take our first child to preschool so that she could interact with kids her age, while I cared for our newborn. We chose Kids R Kids for the school’s convenient location, cleanliness and organization, but what keeps us coming back year after year are the many dedicated teachers who educate with structure, discipline and love every day. We are passionate about active parenting, so one of the things we appreciate most is the teachers’ active communication with parents. We would recommend Kids R Kids Meadow Pointe without reservation to anyone who wants their children to play and learn in a safe and healthy environment.”

The school currently is enrolling children for both 2014 summer camp and the start of the 2014-15 school year in the fall. Kids R Kids Learning Academy at Meadow Pointe (Lic # C06PA0129) is located at 1540 Mansfield Blvd. inside Meadow Pointe. For more info, call 994-4525 or visit KidsRKidsMeadowPointe.com. You’re also invited to stop in to learn how Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointe can help your child succeed.