About Kids Campus in Dunkirk
We are a Montessori and Creative Curriculum-based school in Dunkirk. We care for little ones from 6 weeks to 5 years old full-time, as well as children aged 5 to 12 years old before and after school, and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school.
Who We Are
Kids Campus in Dunkirk was founded in 2006, and taken over by our director Yomi Badmus-Mumuni in 2021. We decided to do things a bit differently at Kids Campus by creating a space that fosters early learning in a fun and safe environment where children from 6 weeks to 12 years old can explore the world around them.
We believe our innovative approach gives children a bright and positive start in life as we encourage both exploration and discovery as well as emotional intelligence and building friendships.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is based on learning through exploration. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms and environments in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children feel empowered and ready to learn.
About Our Dunkirk Location
When you visit us here at Kids Campus, you’ll see firsthand what makes us different!
Our setting includes:
Before and After School Care for children aged 5 to 12 years old, giving parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in good hands whilst not at school.
An Outdoor Playground where children can play, explore, and develop their physical, social, and emotional skills.
Culture Days and Holiday celebrations where diversity and community are celebrated.
Onsite parking, including Disabled Spaces, for convenient pick-ups and drop-offs.
About Our Dunkirk Location
When you visit us here at Kids Campus, you’ll see firsthand what makes us different!
Our setting includes:
Before and After School Care for children aged 5 to 12 years old, giving parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in good hands whilst not at school.
An Outdoor Playground where children can play, explore, and develop their physical, social, and emotional skills.
Culture Days and Holiday celebrations where diversity and community are celebrated.
Onsite parking, including Disabled Spaces, for convenient pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Rainbow and Pink Rooms
(6 Weeks to 17 Months)
These early years rooms are specifically curated for infants and young toddlers, offering a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. The rooms are equipped with soft furnishings, cribs, and age-appropriate toys that stimulate sensory development.
Learning Focus:
Sensory Exploration: Infants are encouraged to explore their environment through touch, sight, sound, and taste. Toys that crinkle, rattle, or have different textures help stimulate their senses.
Motor Skill Development: Activities focus on developing gross and fine motor skills, such as reaching, grasping, crawling, and eventually walking.
Language Development: Caregivers engage in talking, singing, and reading to infants to help them start recognizing sounds and eventually words.
Emotional Security: The primary goal is to establish a strong sense of security and attachment with caregivers through consistent routines and nurturing interactions.
Orange Room
(18 to 24 Months)
The Orange Room is designed for older toddlers, featuring a more dynamic environment with spaces for active play, quiet time, and creative exploration. The room is fully equipped with accessible toys and activities that encourage independence through independent exploration.
Learning Focus:
Language Development: Toddlers expand their vocabulary and start forming simple sentences. Activities include storytime, singing, and naming objects.
Social Skills: At this age, children begin to interact more with their peers. They learn to share, take turns, and play alongside others, which helps in developing early social skills.
Motor Skills: Activities focus on refining gross motor skills like climbing, running, and balancing, as well as fine motor skills such as stacking blocks or manipulating small objects.
Cognitive Development: Simple problem-solving activities, like puzzles or shape sorters, help toddlers start understanding cause and effect.
Yellow Room
(2 Years Old)
The Yellow Room is an engaging and dynamic space, with areas designated for imaginative play, art, and more structured group activities. The room is organized to promote independence, with toys and learning materials easily accessible to the children for independent play.
Learning Focus:
Language and Communication: Children are encouraged to express themselves more verbally, with a focus on expanding vocabulary and sentence structure. Storytelling and conversations are key activities.
Social-Emotional Development: Children start to understand emotions better and learn empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation. Group activities foster teamwork and sharing.
Creative Expression: Art and craft activities allow children to express their creativity and improve fine motor skills through drawing, painting, and playing with clay.
Cognitive Skills: Simple counting, recognizing colors and shapes, and following basic instructions are emphasized to build cognitive foundations.
Green Room
(3 Years Old)
The Green Room is designed for preschoolers, offering a balance between structured learning and free play. It includes areas for reading, art, building, and dramatic play. The environment is vibrant, with lots of visual aids and interactive materials.
The Green Room is designed for preschoolers, offering a balance between structured learning and free play. It includes areas for reading, art, building, and dramatic play. The environment is vibrant, with lots of visual aids and interactive materials.
Learning Focus:
Pre-Reading and Writing Skills: Children begin to recognize letters and numbers, engage in rhyming activities, and start tracing or writing simple words.
Independence and Problem-Solving: Activities encourage children to complete tasks independently and begin solving more complex problems, like simple puzzles or building structures.
Social Interaction: More advanced social skills are taught, such as resolving conflicts, understanding rules, and cooperating in group activities.
Physical Development: Continued development of fine and gross motor skills through activities like cutting with scissors, climbing, and dancing.
purple Room
(4 Years Old)
The Purple Room is a pre-kindergarten environment that blends academic learning with creative play. It features areas for literacy, math, science exploration, and imaginative play. The room is structured to prepare children for the more formal learning environment of school.
The Purple Room is a pre-kindergarten environment that blends academic learning with creative play. It features areas for literacy, math, science exploration, and imaginative play. The room is structured to prepare children for the more formal learning environment of school.
Learning Focus:
Early Literacy: Children work on letter recognition, phonics, and beginning reading. Storytime and early writing activities help develop these skills.
Math Concepts: Basic math skills are introduced, including counting, understanding quantities, and recognizing patterns and shapes.
Science and Exploration: Simple science experiments and nature exploration activities encourage curiosity and understanding of the world around them.
Social Responsibility: Emphasis on following rules, understanding consequences, and being a good friend. Children learn about cooperation, sharing, and taking on responsibilities within the group.
Red and Teal Rooms
(5 Years Old)
These rooms are designed for children in their final year before starting school, with a heavy focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. They are rich with educational materials that promote literacy, math, science, and social studies. The environment mimics a kindergarten classroom, with defined areas for group activities, individual work, and creative expression.
Learning Focus:
Advanced Literacy and Writing: Focus on reading simple books, writing, and developing a strong foundation in phonics and comprehension.
Math Readiness: Children engage in more complex counting, basic addition and subtraction, and understanding time and money concepts.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Activities that challenge children to think critically, such as sequencing, pattern recognition, and early coding games.
Preparation for School: Emphasis on school readiness skills such as following multi-step instructions, working independently, and participating in group discussions.
Gold, Grey, and Blue Rooms
(Before and After School Care, 5 to 12 Years Old)
These rooms cater to school-aged children who need care before or after school hours. The rooms are designed to be flexible, providing spaces for homework, relaxation, and recreational activities. The environment is comfortable and adaptable to the needs of a diverse age group, with a mix of quiet areas, activity stations, and places for socializing.
Learning Focus:
Social and Recreational Activities: There’s an emphasis on providing opportunities for social interaction, teamwork, and leadership through group games, sports, and creative projects, with a limit on technology, allowing children to unwind after a long day at a desk.
Emotional Well-being: The program supports emotional development by helping children manage stress, build resilience, and develop positive relationships with peers.
Homework Support: A key focus is providing a structured environment where children can complete their homework with assistance if needed.
Skill Development: Activities are designed to reinforce what children are learning in school, such as reading, math, and science projects, along with life skills like time management and organization.
Each of these rooms is designed to meet the developmental needs of children at different stages, ensuring they grow emotionally, socially, and cognitively in a supportive environment.
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Merging Teaching and Childcare
We offer a variety of programs, including daycare for infants and toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten.
We also offer before and after-school care for children 5 to 12 years old.
We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our center.
By developing our programs with curriculum experts and childcare specialists, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.
What to Expect from Kids Campus
Our mission is to provide the highest quality childcare in Dunkirk, if not the world!
As part of our commitment, we provide all of our kids with:
Flexible hours to accommodate parents with busy schedules.
The opportunity to explore the surroundings with field trips.
Events that allow children to learn more about the world around them.
Outdoor play that teaches little ones how to respect Mother Nature and interact with her in a meaningful way.
A diverse, all-inclusive environment where all cultures and traditions are honored and respected.
Community involvement, as shown in the image, where we had officers from the nearby Fire Station visit.
We would be thrilled to have you join our Kids Campus family in Dunkirk. Contact us with any questions at (410) 286-8960 or click the button below to schedule a tour!