News From Kings Preschool

Childcare is closed on the following dates over winter break:

December 22, 23, 29, 30 & January 2

Childcare will be open Dec.19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

Many of our childcare staff do not work over holiday break. Substitutes come from the Before and After Kings Kids, as well as some summer camp staff home on their college break. Students may be combined into different childcare rooms over the break.

The office and nurse's office is closed over winter break.

Hot lunches and drinks are not available over winter break for those attending childcare. Students must pack a lunch and a drink on the days they attend.

We would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season! We are fortunate that we live in an area that offers many safe, COVID friendly activities. See below for some fun activities:

• The Purple People Bridge is decorated with holiday lights. Walk across and enjoy the illuminated cities.

• Christmas Light Shows- drive through light shows are at Coney Island, Sharon Woods and of course your own neighborhood.

• Cincinnati Nature Center has an easy mile walk through the woods with a display of lights and illuminated trees.

• 39th Annual Festival of Lights- go to the zoo early and see the animals as well as the 4 million lights

• Check out the ice rinks at Fountain Square or Summit Park

• If we are lucky enough to have snow, grab a sled, make a snowman or go for a winter walk through your neighborhood or a local park

We wish you a safe and happy break. We look forward to a safe return to the Preschool after the Winter break and an awesome 2022!

We are still collecting!

Kings Preschool & Childcare will be collecting items for the Kings Area Community Service and Food Pantry during the month of December. Please help our community by donating food and other needs. The following is a list of the most urgent supplies needed:

• Paper Towels & Tissue Paper
  

• Deodorant & Bath Soap

• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

• Shampoo & Conditioner

• Bar Soap & Body Wash

• Liquid Hand Soap

• Hand Sanitizer

• Diapers & Baby Wipes

• Feminine Hygiene Products

• Dish Soap & Laundry Detergent

• Cleaning Supplies

Thank you for all of the donations we've received so far!

December 20-January 3: Winter Break, NO PRESCHOOL

December 23, 24, 30, 31- Childcare closed for the holidays

January 10- Preschool Registration opens to currently enrolled families.

January 17- Childcare and Preschool is closed to observe and honor Martin Luther King Jr.

As colder weather returns, please have your children dress for outside play in coats, hats and gloves. We do go outside if the temperature is 32 degrees or above and dry. Also, be sure to label your child’s coat/jacket with his or her name.

In case of inclement weather, Kings Preschool will be closed whenever Kings Schools District is closed. The district utilizes a school messenger phone system to notify you of delays or closings. The Kings Preschool Childcare will open at 7:30 unless it is determined that it is necessary to issue a longer delay. You will be notified through the school messenger system.

In the event of a delay, the preschool classes operate on the following schedule:

AM 2 day & 5 day classes will begin at 10:30 and end at 12:00. PM 2 & 5 day classes remain on their usual schedule

AM 4 day classes will begin at 10:55 and end at 12:35 PM 4 day classes will begin at 1:30 and end at 3:10

If you are looking for a way to say “Thank You” or show some additional love to the teachers and staff, consider donating to our preschool. Visit www.listsforlearning.com/kingspreschool, then find your teacher! All donations will be sent directly to the school, so be sure to include a note on the gift tag!

Make a teacher's wish come true! Visit www.listsforlearning.com to see what materials and re-sources your child's teacher wishes to have in their classroom. At Lists for Learning, we believe that resources can greatly impact the classroom environment and make your child's learning experience the best it can be! Ask your child's teacher for details.

The preschool is on Instagram!

kingslittleknights

You can find a vast amount of resources on Ohio's Bold Beginning! site. Click the link to read about help and resources for families of young children.

We had so much fun in November!

Thank you for all you do to help us support your children and you. We are grateful for our Kings' families!

-Mary Beth