Ages:
- Infants -We understand every child has individual needs, and every family’s needs are unique. We create an environment that is perfect for your child by offering them appropriate services and placing them in the room that best fits their individual development and age.
- Toddlers – The toddler room includes a schedule for the children, including naps, meals, and play. We encourage more movement and offer a variety of equipment and educational toys to encourage exploration. The children will experience creativity by being offered an array of educational toys and creative activities for them to explore and learn about the world around them, working in areas of social and emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, and language and communication.
- Preschool – The preschoolers will explore their imaginations by engaging in a variety of subjects, including art, science, sensory, and music. Through our services, the children will be offered free play and circle time to help prepare them for their next step into preschool. The preschool is fun and exciting at Creative Kids. We have qualified teachers trained to implement our curriculum. The older preschool children will engage in fun activities including play, reading, art science, math, literacy and circle time. Our curriculum is a developmentally based curriculum designed to address all learning styles. Teachers move, talk, and experience each lesson with the child. Our pre-k program is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten while they gain the independence and self-confidence they will need.
- School-age and after-school program – Children will be provided outdoor play, social interaction, as well as ample opportunities to continue their learning and education.
- Summer camp – the summer camp at Creative Kids for elementary school-aged children offers an abundance of outdoor activities, field trips to popular and educational destinations, movies, and adventure. Sign up early, as the program is popular with families, and enrollment will fill up. An itinerary for the summer will be provided upon enrollment.
Preschool curriculum – In addition to childcare in Rapid City, Creative Kids Preschool & pre-k diverse curriculum is teacher-framed and based on the children’s interests. Our teachers facilitate learning by encouraging the children to be active and creative. Our teachers help guide the children to achieve success, self-confidence, and independence. At Creative Kids, we believe each child learns at their own pace through active thinking and hands-on experiences. Our variety of services help ensure this success.
Summer program – The summer camp at Creative Kids for elementary school-aged children offers an abundance of outdoor activities, field trips to popular and educational destinations, swimming, library time, arts/crafts, movies, and adventure. Sign up early, as the program is popular with families, and enrollment will fill up. An itinerary for the summer will be provided upon enrollment. We work to provide a healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Our summer camp program provides children with the opportunity for a variety of experiences. Children learn to cooperate in a group and experience a variety of recreational, sports, and creative activities. Field trips provide the children with the chance to enjoy new experiences and learn more about their community.