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A Kid’s Place
• 18 YEARS OF CARE AND LEARNING •
W
hile there are many preschool and
childcare programs that require you
to sign up for costly sessions that
mirror a standard school day, for the past 18
years, A Kid’s Place has offered an alternative by
focusing on family needs instead.
“We have a cafeteria-style way of providing
childcare and paying,” said owner Loretta Sowa.
“At A Kids Place, we have full-time or part-time and
parents can even pay by the hour if they only need to get
out to run a few errands or have a doctor’s appointment.”
A Kid’s Place’s model results in drastically lower costs
for parents on the go, while ensuring their children still
get the attention and education they need to prepare for
kindergarten. By evolving the business to suit the needs
of the parents they serve, A Kid’s Place has one of the most
flexible programs available and was a pioneer of the 2-year-old
preschool model.
“We kind of invented the two-year-old program and were the
first to have a pre-preschool program because our parents wanted
to see a program like that for their children,” Sowa said. “Our parents
have helped us grow into what we are today to meet their needs.”
In addition to a unique approach to childcare, A Kid’s Place also
boast some of the most tenured staff you can find when it comes
to childcare programming. Most of their staff—eight members in
all—have been with A Kid’s Place for eight to 16 years. They all have
required clearances and most are certified teachers or have degrees in
human services.
Chris, who has been with A Kid’s Place for 13 years, said she loves
the everyday interactions with the kids.
“I love to hear the funny stories that come from the kids,” she said.
Dina, who will celebrate a decade with A Kid’s Place in September,
echoed that sentiment.
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“I enjoy making conversations with 1 and 2-year-olds. Every
day there is a different story,” she said. “Working with children
keeps you young!”
Lynn, who’s been there for five years, said
she loves the joy and laughter the kids
bring to the center every day. And
preschool teacher Alissa, who’s
been with A Kid’s Place for the
past 15 years, said she’s still
awed by seeing learning
happen up close with the
kids.
“When our kids learn
something new, I can see in
their faces how proud they
are of themselves,” she said.
A Kid’s Place is divided by
age groups, with infants having
their own room for care. Ages
are divided into a 1 and 2-year-old
section, 3-year-olds, and 4-and 5-year-
olds. All children are required to have proof
of immunization before they can enroll. Enrollment forms are available
online and parents are always welcome to schedule a tour of the
facility to learn more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON A KID’S PLACE , including all of the
scheduled activities, go to akidsplacechildcare.com online.
You can also call them at 724.772.3633, or email at
[email protected]. A Kid’s Place is located at
20550 Route 19, Ste. #25, in Cranberry.