Safe, loving care
Where Preschool Meets Prep School
Our Approach
At Kiddie Prep, our goal is to create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow in all areas of development. We strive to provide a calm, structured, and engaging setting where children are given opportunities to explore, make choices, and build confidence through daily learning experiences.
We support the development of each child emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically by providing age-appropriate activities and consistent routines designed to promote success and independence. We recognize the uniqueness of every child and aim to create meaningful experiences that allow them to build on existing knowledge while gaining new skills.
We are also committed to supporting children’s health and well-being through proper nutrition. We believe that what children consume directly impacts their behavior, focus, and overall development. For this reason, we prioritize clean, high-quality, and organic food options whenever possible. Meals are thoughtfully planned to support energy and wellness while limiting processed foods, artificial dyes, and excessive sugars.
All meals and snacks follow DCF and nutritional guidelines while aligning with our elevated standards for quality. Our goal is simple: to support healthy minds, positive behavior, and lifelong success.
Now Accepting School Readiness!
Play-based learning
Personalized attention
Organic meals & snacks
School transportation
Family communication
Language development
Kindergarten readiness
Daily care essentials
Enrichment programs
Experienced educators
Accepts School Readiness
Kiddie Prep's Mission Statement
Our mission at Kiddie Prep is to provide a loving and emotionally safe environment during the most important years of a child's development. We believe early years of childhood help shape a child's development, nervous system, confidence, emotional well-being, and sense of self, ultimately influencing the trajectory of their future. Our goal is to create a place where children not only learn and grow academically, but also feel deeply cared for, valued, happy, and excited to come each day. Through meaningful relationships, positive experiences, and genuine love for every child in our care, we strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families within our community.
About Us
Kaysey Patterson - Owner of Kiddie Prep
Founders Message
Kiddie Prep was inspired by one very special little boy- my nephew, Wyatt. Watching him grow completely changed the way I viewed early childhood. Seeing how much love, attention, encouragement, and environment shape a child during these early years made me realize how important and meaningful this stage of life truly is. He became the center of our world, and through him, we developed an even deeper understanding of how precious these years are for every child.
We created Kiddie Prep because we believe the experiences children have in their earliest years matter far beyond childhood. These are the years where confidence begins, where emotional security is built, where a child develops their sense of self, and where the foundation for learning and relationships start to take shape.
Our goal is to be a positive part of that foundation.
Every interaction, every smile, every moment of patience, encouragement, safety, and care has the potential to make a lasting impact on a child's life. We want every child who walks through our doors to feel important, loved, capable, and excited to learn about the world around them.
At Kiddie Prep, we understand that sometimes the smallest differences made during a child's day can become the biggest differences in their future. That belief is at the heart of everything we do.
LEARNING AT EVERY STAGE
Classrooms & Programs
Each classroom supports a different stage of early development with meaningful routines, engaging activities, and caring guidance.
1 - 2 years
Toddlers
A warm, engaging classroom that supports movement, language development, early independence, and social growth through guided play and daily routines.
2 - 4 years
Preschool
A playful, encouraging classroom where children build confidence, social skills, early academics, and independence through hands-on learning, creative exploration, and purposeful daily routines.
4 - 5 years
Pre-K
A supportive Pre-K classroom that helps children build confidence, independence, early academic skills, and kindergarten readiness through structured learning, creative play, and meaningful daily routines.
Social proof
What our families are saying
“They always send me updates on my 2 yo. They are so kind and attentive. Clean facility and very supportive of my child’s development. The food is nutritional and they send pictures of her plate.”
Vicky E. Kiddie Prep Parent“I can’t say enough good things about Kiddie Prep! The staff is absolutely amazing — caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to the kids. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it shows in the safe, fun, and nurturing environment they create every day. My child has learned so much and always comes home happy and excited. Communication with parents is wonderful, and I always feel at ease knowing my child is in such great hands. Highly recommend Kiddie Prep to any parent looking for a place that feels like family!”
Nicole K. Kiddie Prep Parent