Empowering Lives Through Martial Arts
At First Kids Early Childhood & School Age Care, we take pride in offering a faith-based learning environment where children can grow in knowledge and love of God, physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Our mission is to provide a Christian atmosphere and stimulating environment where each child can feel secure and comfortable, away from home and family. We are committed to meeting the basic needs of each child, providing attention, acceptance, and affection, helping each child develop a positive self-image and sense of competence, and encouraging each child to develop a concern for others, a sense of community, and a spirit of sharing.
Our Services
We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of today's families, including infant and toddler early education and care, preschool, extended day (morning and afternoon), full-time childcare, and school-age care. Our curriculum is based on the Creative Curriculum and the WEE Learn Christian Curriculum, which is framed by theory and philosophy of life. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for children to learn about God's World and how to live in it, while promoting physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is built on the theories of development in young children, which states that all children learn best by doing. We believe that young children learn through active exploration of their environment, and therefore, our environment plays a critical role in learning. We provide opportunities for children to engage in activities that promote creativity, exploration, self-discipline, and a love of learning.
Meet Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about providing quality care and education to children. Our Director, Debbie McCune, has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Program Directing. Our Assistant Director, Michelle Smith, has a Bachelor's Degree in non-profit business and management and a minor in psychology.
STARS for KIDS NOW
We are proud to participate in the Kentucky All Stars program, which is a voluntary quality rating system for licensed Type I and Type II child care centers and Certified family child care homes. We are currently rated a level 4 Star center, which demonstrates our commitment to providing quality care and education to children. The STARS for KIDS NOW program is designed to provide parents with a tool to help identify levels of quality when seeking a childcare setting outside of their home.
Overall Experience
The overall experience at First Kids is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the staff, environment, and care provided to children.
Staff and Environment
The staff at First Kids are consistently described as caring, compassionate, and attentive. Reviewers praise the small class sizes, teacher-to-child ratio, and cleanliness of the facilities. The directors, Debbie and Michelle, are particularly mentioned as being sweet and caring.
Care and Education
Reviewers are highly satisfied with the care and education provided at First Kids. The curriculum is engaging and challenging, and the staff are knowledgeable and passionate about early childhood education. Children are nurtured and cared for, and their physical and emotional well-being is prioritized.
Personal Relationships
Many reviewers develop strong personal relationships with the staff, who become like an extension of their family. The staff are described as going above and beyond to provide updates, support, and even attend children's sports games.
Facilities and Amenities
The facilities at First Kids are described as clean, well-maintained, and equipped with amenities such as a full-size gym and outdoor playground.
