Our Philosophy

Our mission at Kids inc. is to allow children to explore by providing a child-centered experience, with real-world exploration in an environment that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.  

Our philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education, which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity, potential, and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. 

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What children learn does not follow as an automatic result from what is taught, rather, it is in large part due to the children's own doing, as a consequence of their activities and our resources.​

-Loris Malaguzzi, The Hundred Languages of Children

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Meet Our Team

Ms. Kelli​

CEO & Founder

Ms. Alex

Executive Director

Ms. Kim

Senior Director

Ms. Lana

Director - Palladio

Ms. Alyssa

Director - ​Palladio

Ms. Meenakshi

Director - Natoma Station

​Ms. Amanda

Director - Prairie City

Ms. Karla

Assistant Director
​Palladio

​Ms. Parker

Assistant Director
​Prairie City

Ms. Shanna

Assistant Director
​Natoma Station

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Safety • Growth • Connection

At Kids Inc., we believe a great team makes all the difference. We want you to know three things about our staff:

CPR & Safety Ready
Staff are certified in CPR, so that your child is always in safe, capable hands.

Team Bonding & Continuous Growth
​We invest in professional development for every team member—training, workshops, and skill-building opportunities so our care and education only keep getting better. We also host regular staff bonding / team building days. These aren’t just fun—they strengthen collaboration and ensure we bring joy, consistency, and connection to everything we do.

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Enrichment Beyond the Classroom​

We’re proud to offer extracurricular activities for our preschool classes right at our schools, giving children opportunities to explore their passions and discover new interests.

Next Generation Dance
Inspiring creativity, confidence, and self-expression through movement.

Soccer Shots
Building teamwork, coordination, and a love of the game in a fun and active setting.

Music Mike
Sparking joy and imagination with engaging, hands-on music experiences.