Grant County Kids Space School Age Program

Our Teachers

Alexandra (Alex), Teacher

Alex is a student at WNMU and is currently seeking a BA in Elementary Education. She realized her dream of becoming a teacher at a very young age. Her favorite thing about what she does is developing relationships with the children that she teaches and their families. She believes that a diverse classroom and the development of a strong community allow her and her team to really know each child as an individual and to provide a solid and supportive foundation in the early years.

Philosophy

“Grant County Kids Space focuses on creating a healthy, enjoyable and fun curriculum that combines inclusive activities within a safe environment, and a culture of communication and trust that fosters educational success.”

Location

Located at Western New Mexico University with access to a large indoor gym and large outdoor play space.

About our program

The Kids Space School Age Program serves children of the community ages 5 to 12 years old. It is located on the Western New Mexico University campus in the Martinez Building, in beautiful Silver City, New Mexico.

Free quality childcare available to those who qualify for childcare assistance Kids Space has a few openings remaining, contact us!

Kids Space School Age Program seeks to support the highest quality of education through community outreach, teacher education/training, and advocacy. We promote the primacy of play in children’s development in a child-and family centered context, respecting each family’s uniqueness and diversity.

Our purpose is to offer a comprehensive array of child and family centered services. The Program fosters and maintains collaboration and flexibility to meet the increased need for quality care and education throughout the campus and Southwest New Mexico.

Our Philosophy The Programs strive to maintain a caring and positive atmosphere in which each child is respected and accepted as a unique and valuable individual with the focus is on a developmentally appropriate education provided in the context of a family-centered approach. Dignity and respect of ALL children and families is upheld while honoring individual and cultural differences.

In order to provide an enriching experience of the highest quality for each child, cooperation and mutual understanding among families, early childhood care givers and staff are necessary. Our everyday modeling is absolutely essential to affirm ourselves and others, to accept people’s differences, to cooperate in achieving common goals, and to communicate constructively.

Our goals involve children, families, staff, students and the community. Education and advocacy are fundamental to high-quality child-care and to early childhood practice.

Children grow through having the opportunity to expand and develop in well-designed environments and with appropriate planned curriculum. Families grow through increased understanding of child development as they integrate into our programs and participate in the highest quality experiences of planned educational programs.

Students learn through laboratory opportunities, through observational experiences, and the application of theoretical classroom material.

Every child enters the world eager and able to learn. Play is foundational in ALL stages of life and acts as the positive and joyful thread in relationships.

Admissions

Join the Grant County Kids Space School Age Program community in five easy steps:

1. Explore our website- We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family. Send the director a message letting her know you are interested.

2. Complete the Google Kids Space Enrollment Form. This will add your child(ren) to the list. https://forms.gle/5Ny67gk6d2HCS2FMA. This is the most important step, we offer openings in the order they are received. GET ON THIS LIST!

3. Application Process- Once you have sent a message to the director that you are interested, the director will reply and direct you to an application form to get started.

4. Enrollment- After receiving the application, the director will notify you via email and attach enrollment forms. All forms must be completed before the student’s start date.

5. Applying for Childcare Assistance- You will receive an application for State Childcare Assistance as a part of the enrollment packet you must fill out and turn in. There will be someone available for support with it on Wednesdays from 8-12 at Watts Hall. The process can seem overwhelming, but we are here to help.