Who We Are
The Kids’ Place is a Preschool & Licensed Childcare facility serving children between the ages of 18 months to five years.
Our School
The Kids’ Place works to increase access to high-quality early childhood education that transforms the lives of young children through play in partnership with families and teachers.
Our History
The Kids’ Place was established in 1985 in Walla Walla, Washington, and now serves 30-35 children of varying ages across four distinct classrooms.
Our Board of Directors
The volunteer board meets monthly
Sara Sciarrino, President
Kirsten Kitamura, Treasurer
Brian Berry, Secretary
Dr. Chris Aldrich
Jenna McCauley
Gillian Frew
Megan Johnson
Selena Kritsonis
Shannon Schaff
To contact the Board of Directors, please email kids.place.board@gmail.com
Our philosophy
OUr Mission
The Kids’ Place works to increase access to high-quality early childhood education that transforms the lives of young children through play in partnership with families and teachers.
Our Vision
The Kids’ Place creates a love of lifelong learning and positive social change by honoring and trusting children, engaging families, and inspiring educators.
Our Values
Integrity in Practice: Bring playful joy to our work while fulfilling our mission with honesty and equity.
Leadership in Community: Model innovative early childhood education practices and pursue ongoing professional development.
Learning in Relationship: Nurture trusting relationships with one another to build empathy, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity in a welcoming environment.
Equity and Inclusion: Develop a sense of community and belonging through advocacy, education access, educator compensation, and professional development.
Professionalism and Best Practices: Be leaders in early childhood education based on solid and ongoing research focused on child development.
YOUR SUPPORT
Our school depends on the support of its alumni and community members to continue to offer the best quality of care and education for our students, in their formative years. If you would like to donate to The Kids’ Place, please do so by clicking on the button below. We thank you for your kindness and support as we continue our mission.