Our Program
Play-based care, real friendships, and loving guidance in a small home setting.
At Little Explorers, children spend their days playing, exploring, moving, creating, and learning how to be part of a group. Kimi provides a warm home daycare environment where children are encouraged to have fun, build friendships, practice communication, and grow through everyday experiences.
Learning happens through play
Children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. At Little Explorers, play is how children build language, confidence, independence, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
A typical day may include pretend play, music, movement, outdoor time, art, books, age-appropriate toys, group play, and simple learning activities. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, try new things, and interact with one another throughout the day.
Growing socially and emotionally
Young children are still learning how to share, wait, listen, use words, handle frustration, and solve problems with others. Kimi places a strong focus on positive guidance and conflict resolution, helping children work through everyday moments with patience, consistency, and clear expectations.
When conflicts come up, children are guided toward using words, understanding others, respecting boundaries, and finding better ways to express themselves. These moments become part of the learning process, not interruptions to it.
Personalized for children
Small-group care with individual attention
Little Explorers is a small home daycare with space for up to six children at one time. Because the group is small, children have room to form close friendships while still receiving personal attention, guidance, and support throughout the day.
This setting allows Kimi to get to know each child’s personality, routines, strengths, and areas where they need extra help.
Schedule
A simple daily rhythm
Morning welcome
& Free play
8:00 am
Homemade breakfast
Dietary requests may often be accommodated with advance notice.
9:00 am
Circle time
9:30 am
Outdoor play and movement
Children have time outside for fresh air, movement, and group play.
10:00 am
Play, music, and learning activities
Children explore age-appropriate toys, songs, stories, art, and simple learning experiences.
12:00 pm
Homemade lunch
Dietary requests may often be accommodated with advance notice.
12:30 pm
Rest/nap time
Salmon fillet, maple syrup, garlic, crushed black pepper
1:00 pm
Free play
3:00 pm
Afternoon snack
4:00 pm
Pickup
5:00 pm
Little Explorers Daycare
What children practice every day
01
Friendship
Playing with others, joining group activities, and building relationships.
02
Communication
Using words, listening, asking for help, and expressing needs.
03
Conflict Resolution
Learning how to share, take turns, solve problems, and respect boundaries.
04
Independence
Practicing routines, transitions, cleanup, meals, and self-help skills.
05
Creativity
Exploring music, art, pretend play, books, and open-ended toys.
06
Movement
Outdoor play, active play, and time to move their bodies.
Indoor & Outdoor
Room to play, move, and explore
Children enjoy both indoor and outdoor play spaces, including areas for toys, books, arts and crafts, group play, and backyard time. The environment is designed to keep children engaged, active, and curious throughout the day.
Homemade meals
and snacks
Homemade meals and snacks are provided so children can enjoy familiar, nourishing food as part of their daily routine. Dietary requests may often be accommodated with advance notice, and families may choose to bring their own food if preferred.
Having concerns?
Helping children settle in
Starting daycare is a big transition for both children and parents. During the first few weeks, Kimi helps children adjust gradually and keeps families connected with photos and updates. Once children are settled, updates are still shared regularly so parents can see how their child is doing.
Want to see if Little Explorers is the right fit?
