7-27-2020
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As an organization, we are committed to preparing a better world for children and have made a commitment to more formally incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion into our work and organization. We cannot do this on our own and will seek the advice of consultants, community leaders and members of our school communities to help us strategically plan. Together, we can do more, and we will do more.
Kinderberry Hill Diaper and Infant Supplies Drive
Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers is partnering with our sister company, New Horizon Academy, to support their families and communities affected by the recent events in the Twin Cities. We will be accepting donations of new infant care items (diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, baby food, children’s hygiene products, etc.) at any of our seven locations. Thank you!
Coronavirus / COVID-19
Navigating COVID-19 at Kinderberry Hill
Congratulations to Kinderberry Hill Minneapolis!
Our school Downtown had a perfect licensing visit from the Department of Human Services on Wednesday, March 4th!
Happy Anniversary!
Heartfelt anniversary wishes to three special ladies this month. Thank you for all you do every day for the children, families and staff in your care. You make the berry a better place.
Heidi Olson, Eden Prairie Executive Program Director- celebrating 24 years
Lena Rud, Woodbury Executive Program Director- celebrating 15 years
Lanai Koep- St. Paul Executive Program Director- celebrating 7 years
We are excited to announce that Lisa Swan & Sara Reichstadt recorded a podcast with our friends at Mom Enough! Give it a listen and learn all about the inspiration behind our outdoor classrooms.
OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
UNLEASHING CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY, TEAMWORK AND MORE
Given the major national focus on making sure all young children are prepared to succeed in school and beyond, it might be tempting to sit kids down at desks with workbooks or flashcards. While those activities may sometimes have a place in early childhood education, child development experts know that young children learn best by moving, exploring, creating, and interacting with peers to make plans and solve problems.
Across the country, an exciting movement has been gaining momentum, working to get kids into outdoor learning environments designed to ignite their natural curiosity and allow them to explore, discover and imagine to their hearts’ content. Twin Cities-based Kinderberry Hill has joined this movement, adding carefully-designed outdoor classrooms to their centers and arranging training and consultation so teachers and young students can make the most of these natural learning environments.
In this Mom Enough episode, Lisa Swan and Sara Reichstadt from Kinderberry Hill join Marti & Erin to talk about the benefits of nature experience and outdoor learning and to share stories of what they have seen their students do in these outdoor classrooms. Knowing parents can support this vibrant approach to learning, Lisa and Sara also offer practical tips for how you can apply these same outdoor learning concepts at home or in your community.
Kinderberry Hill on the cover of Exchange Press Magazine
We are honored to have our Kinderberry Hill schools featured on the cover for an article we wrote for Exchange Press magazine! Exchange is such an incredible resource in the field of early childhood education. It feels fitting on a day like today to share “Joys of a Winter Wonderland.” Click on the link to read the full article.
