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Private vs. Charter Preschool in Utah: What Orem Parents Should Know

Choosing where your child spends their first years of school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. In Utah County, families typically weigh two options: a publicly funded charter preschool or a private preschool that operates independently....

What to Expect on Your Child’s First Day of Preschool

The morning of your child's first preschool day arrives faster than you expect. You have packed the bag, picked out the outfit, and rehearsed your cheerful goodbye — and yet, standing at the door, you may feel every bit as nervous as your little one. That mix of...

When to Start Preschool: A Guide for Utah County Parents

When to Start Preschool: A Guide for Utah County Parents Few parenting decisions feel as weighty as choosing when and where to send your child to preschool for the first time. Parents in Utah County ask the same questions every spring and summer as enrollment season...

What Is Five-Senses Learning — and Why It Works Better Than Worksheets

About the AuthorMikelle Despain Author at Kids Village Mikelle Despain has contributed expert articles on early childhood education to Kids Village for over a decade. With a background in child care and child development, as well as firsthand experience as a mother of...

Questions to Ask on a Preschool Tour

Choosing a preschool is a big decision. When you tour a school, you are not just looking at a classroom or checking a box on your to-do list; you are trying to picture your child there every day — learning, making friends, building confidence, and feeling safe and...

Talking to Young Kids About Veterans Day: A Parent’s Guide with Fun and Meaningful Activities

At Kids Village, a private preschool and K-3 school in Orem, we deeply value patriotism and take pride in teaching our students to appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by servicemen and women. Veterans Day provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce...
Kids Village Awarded Best Preschool in Utah

Kids Village Awarded Best Preschool in Utah

What a year! Every year at Kids Village seems to go by too quickly, and this past school year was no exception. We feel so blessed to have had such an incredible journey. From our Little Sprouts' first exploration into letters and reading, to dynamic science...

The Importance of Family Traditions

The Importance of Family Traditions

At Kids Village, we love our yearly traditions. From the autumn Humanitarian Haunt to Christmas in the Village, seasonal decorations to graduation, each and every tradition is special to the students, teachers, and families of our school. Each year, our teachers and...

Kids Village Ski School at Sundance

Kids Village Ski School at Sundance

Kids Village offers a 5-week ski school program through Sundance. This program includes 2 1/2 hour semi-private classes where children 4-8 can learn to ski.

Thank you for coming to the Humanitarian Haunt!

Thank you for coming to the Humanitarian Haunt!

To all the friends, families, students, and teachers who joined us at the Kids Village Humanitarian Haunt on October 27-28, 2016, THANK YOU! You helped us to raise almost $13,000 for Friday's Kids Respite! Our dedicated teachers and staff put endless days and many,...

Kids Village Backpack Policy

Kids Village Backpack Policy

At the beginning of the school year, each student is presented with their very own Kids Village book bag embroidered with their name. Here’s why we choose to do this.

Explore our Kids Village Workshops

Explore our Kids Village Workshops

Our Kids Village Workshop Classrooms contribute to curriculum at Kids Village that is rarely found in other schools. In these classrooms, students learn lifelong skills that help them to become confident, self-reliant, and happy members of society.

12 Reasons You and Your Child will Love Kids Village

12 Reasons You and Your Child will Love Kids Village

Every aspect of Kids Village is conscientiously designed to develop a basis for learning, growth, interaction, knowledge, and confidence that will empower our students for the rest of their lives.