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KIDS,
Inc. started as an after school program,
but now encompasses before and after school care in addition to
full time hours when school is not in session. It is a childcare
center licensed by the Delaware Department of Services for Children,
Youth and Their Families to care for school age children. It was
originally part of Milford Parks and Recreation, but was moved
to Reformation Lutheran Church in 1996.
The mission
of KIDS, Inc. is to provide a Safe Haven for Children where, in
a caring and nurturing environment, we teach respect for others
and how to work and play cooperatively with each other while leaving
with a positive attitude.
"This
program means more to me than just a job. These children are not
just someone's children. They are my children. You have to look
at these children as an individuals with their own gifts and talents.
I find it a blessing to be able to help encourage those gifts
and talents. This is a ministry I feel called to be doing."
Mary Lu Wilson , Director
During
the summer, the kids enjoy field trips to places such as the Baltimore
Aquarium, Fort Delaware, the Skating Rink, the Salisbury Zoo,
and the Bowling Alley. There are weekly trips to the library and
volunteers from the church community read to the children two days
a week. Lessons are "hands on" such as Pets and Their
Care, where volunteers brought in a variety of animals from dogs
to birds to horses and discuss their care with the children. The
field trips are educational, as well as fun. For example, on the
trip to Fort Delaware, the children were able to participate in
two of the reenactments. It made learning about history exciting
and fun.
The structure
of the school year program is completely different. The group
dynamics change and so do the types of activities which make time
for things like homework.
For more information
about KIDS, Inc., call Mary Lu Wilson at the at (302) 422-9099
or the church office at (302) 422-9117. Mary Lu Wilson - Kids Inc
Photo Album 2009 Kids, Inc
See what great fun we had!
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