The Kids' Place teaching children the skills of friendship, of connecting with others in a positive fashion is a step toward making a more peaceful world.
Children do not necessarily learn consideration for others, fair play and empathy either on their own or simply by observing others.
Therefore we structure our programs to provide opportunities to teach these skills.
For the younger children we reflect their feelings and mediate solutions for them.
We encourage older children to resolve problems on their own when we feel they have the skills, modeling phrases for those who need it.
We always emphasize how each child feels in a conflict, a technique to help develop empathy for others.
Our classroom groupings are planned with varying ages and levels of social skills.
A shy child can be paired with one with stronger social skills to carry out a task or play in a learning center.
This can help the child with more limited social skills learn to negotiate, particularly when an observant teacher is nearby to facilitate problem solving.
We look to find "win/win" resolutions, and to teach children to find them independently.
Our goal is to teach children how to be friends and how to resolve conflict peacefully in the hope that this skill will equip them to function successfully as they grow.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
1 student
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Kid's Place Inc?
The application deadline for The Kid's Place Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Kid's Place Inc located?
The Kid's Place Inc is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in East Springfield.
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