Child-centered, and built around real exploration.
Kids Inc. Preschool & Discovery Center has three campuses in Folsom, caring for children from six weeks old through fifth grade.
Our mission
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
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.
In practice that means we follow what a child is already curious about. Children work with real materials, revisit projects across days, and have their thinking taken seriously by the adults around them.
- The child is seen as capable, not as an empty vessel
- Learning follows the child's own questions
- Projects run across days, not single sittings
- The room itself is set up to invite exploration
What that looks like day to day
Room to explore
Children work with real materials and real problems, alongside each other.
Outside every day
Outdoor play is part of the daily routine.
Support when it is needed
Speech therapy is available on site and by telehealth through our NeuroKids partnership.
You stay in the loop
A family communication app and monthly newsletters keep you current without having to chase anyone down.
Leadership team
The people running the campuses, and who you will meet on a tour.
Kelli Vaccaro
CEO and Founder
Alex Gray
Executive Director
Kim Leonard
Senior Director
Meenakshi Roy
Director, Natoma Station
Alyssa Harcourt
Director, Palladio
Amanda Samson
Director, Prairie City
Shanna
Assistant Director, Natoma Station
Karla
Assistant Director, Palladio
Parker
Assistant Director, Prairie City
Come and see us
Book a tour at whichever campus works for your commute.