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About Kids & Fitness
The Kids & Fitness program offers a unique childcare experience for children 6 weeks to five years old. We offer programs in two separate locations: Essex and South Burlington. Each site has unique features based on its individual health club offerings. These facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas that provide opportunities to explore and develop a sense of community.
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OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing environment that fosters a trusting, respectful relationship with your family. We strive to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth while promoting wellness and healthy living.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Our child-centered, exploration-based philosophy responds to each child’s changing interests. Our educators modify curriculum and explore current developments in educational theory to ensure quality childcare.
Children who graduate from Kids & Fitness transition smoothly to elementary school with strong self-help and problem-solving skills. They are socially well-adjusted, find joy in learning, and are accustomed to being part of a supportive community.
A Sample Preschool Schedule
| 8:00 – 9:30 | Staggered drop-off & self-directed activities |
| 9:30 – 11:45 | Clean up time, snack, morning circle and bathroom time, specials (swimming, tennis, creative movement, music, large and small group activities, artistic exploration, gross motor exploration, outdoor exploration, and investigation). |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Wash hands and lunch |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Bathroom time |
| 12:45 – 1:00 | Quiet story time |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Rest time |
| 1:30 – 3:00 | Quiet activities & rest time |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Bathroom time and snack |
| 3:30 – 5:00 | Small group activities, playground, gross motor play, artistic exploration & staggered pick-up times |
| 5:00 | Program Ends … Parents are required to be in the building at 4:55 the latest to have time to gather your child’s belongings and check in with their teacher. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Cleaning |
Our program is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. We offer full and part-time schedules; part-time schedules are 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) or 2-day (Tuesday Thursday) only.
*Schedule will change based on the ages, needs and interests of the children
Special Features
In addition to the pre-academic skills and knowledge that children are exposed to, they are able to participate in an extra-curricular activity each day. The specials offered vary based on the location and the facilities available. The specials include
- Dance/Creative Movement
- Music
- Swim Instruction
- Tennis Instruction
- Gym Sports
What makes us unique?
We offer a program in two separate locations; Essex and South Burlington. Each site has its own unique qualities and features based on the individual health club offerings. These facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas that provide opportunities to explore and develop a sense of community.
We hire well-qualified and experienced staff who find pleasure working with children. An emphasis is placed on professional development and continuing education. All staff are First Aid and CPR certified within months of hire.
In addition, the children who graduate from Kids & Fitness make a smooth transition to elementary school. They start school with strong self-help skills, strong problem solving skills and are well adjusted socially. School is an enjoyable place for them and they are used to being part of a community.
The families who are part of Kids & Fitness play a strong role in the program. They are well informed; volunteer for field trips; volunteer in the classroom; help with special activities and work as a team when solving issues. Monthly family events are well-attended and are enjoyed by all.
Our mission is to provide a warm and nurturing environment that allows us to develop a trusting and respectful relationship with your family, fosters the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of each child and to promote wellness and healthy living.
Kids & Fitness Directors and Teachers:
Our directors are highly qualified and hold degrees and/or certifications in Early Childhood Education. Each has decades of experience working with preschool-aged children and infants.
Our directors are passionate about helping your children learn and thrive in a nurturing environment. They aim to foster strong relationships with Kids and Fitness families, creating a community where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected.
We hire well-qualified, experienced early childhood educators who are passionate about working with young children and their families. Our educators modify curriculum and explore current developments in educational theory to ensure quality childcare. We emphasize professional development and continuing education. All staff are First Aid and CPR certified within a month of hire.
Kids & Fitness Families
The families who are part of Kids & Fitness play a strong role in the program. They are well informed, volunteer in the classroom, help with special activities, and work as a team when solving issues. Family events are well-attended and are enjoyed by all. We place a high priority on the home-to-school-to-community connection.
It is essential for the success of our program that families have open opportunities to be a part of our daily operations and work as a team when setting goals for their child.
Testimonials
“We have so appreciated the staff at Kids and Fitness. From the directors who are always available to chat about any questions we have, to the teachers who care for our kids as their own, Kids and Fitness has been a great fit for our family and a wonderful place for our kids to grow.”
“The kids have sports pros to help them learn to swim, play tennis and soccer; they have a kids’ musical programming come in once a week, and their curriculum prepares kiddos for kindergarten. The staff is so wonderful, I’ve been invested in their lives and their own children’s lives, the Edge is truly a community where my child and myself have made friends for life.”