KIDCO Creative Learning, Inc.

Since 1976 one top priority the KIDCO administration has valued is to provide high-quality subsidized early care and education services to the at-risk population it servers. This includes providing a high-quality early care and services to working poor families.

As an accredited early care and education program KIDCO must uphold the standards set by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Accreditation. Funds assist KIDCO in providing child care services in a "Gold Seal" facility to families who fit the ‘working poor’ classification and need support from social service agencies like KIDCO.

KIDCO Child Care is a year round early care and education agency that operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, for 261 days of the year. Our services are measured in many ways but primarily through the daily attendance of our children from birth to 5 (or age they enter kindergarten). Following is a breakdown by site of how many children are served at the three sites identified in this funding request.

KIDCO I, KIDCO II & III, located in Wynwood, are licensed by the Department of Children and Families; are Gold Sealed and (NAEYC) Accredited. KIDCO I serves 110 children (1 CBO) from birth to 5, KIDCO II serves 173 children from birth to 5 (6 CBO) and KIDCO III serves 107 children from ages 2 to 5 on a daily basis providing services 11 hours per day. KIDCO IV, located in Little Haiti, is licensed by the Department of Children and Families; is Gold Sealed and (NAEYC) Accredited and serves 60 children 3-5 years of age.

It is also important to note that services also go directly to parents, community guests and staff members as they enjoy and plan their activities in a setting that is conducive to learning and enjoyment. For example, many parents serve as volunteers each day and support children’s learning. They also come in for their parent conferences, parent meetings and training opportunities. KIDCO offers valuable resources to parents, staff and collaborates closely with other community partners.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 8/8/05;