School’s out for the summer…
but at Magic Years our full-day, full-year classrooms are in full swing! While neighborhood schools will soon be closing their doors for the summer, our students are still here every day, learning through play, even when temperatures climb. Yesterday we turned our playground into a splash zone: bright buckets of water, warm grass underfoot, and […]
Sun and Play at the Webster Center!
It wasn’t just the sun shining at Webster today, so were these kiddos’ smiles! Whether they were peeking behind the wooden play structure or balancing on bucket stilts, they made every moment count. We even spotted sandy hands in the sandbox and lots of laughter on the swings. What’s your favorite warm-weather playground activity? #YouBelongAtSKCDC
Gardiner Center Celebrates an Incredible Year!
Gardiner Center families came together to celebrate an incredible year! We had a year filled with planting parties , fairy house adventures , fun family socials and many other amazing experiences, this group made every moment count. Today’s event was full of smiles, hugs, and well-earned pride as we wrapped up another successful year. Thank […]
Planting Party at Webster Center!
We had an amazing turnout for our recent planting party—possibly Webster Center’s best-attended parent event yet! Families enjoyed painting pots, planting together, and spending quality time outdoors. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make it such a joyful and creative day! If you’d love for you and your child to be part events […]
Happy 60th Birthday to Head Start!
This past year, we’ve seen firsthand how Head Start changes lives right here in our communities. From classroom projects and parent engagement events to home visits and community partnerships, we’ve been part of moments that matter, moments that build confidence, curiosity, and connection for children and families. We’ve celebrated fairy house parades, garden days, socializations, […]
Hands-On Fun With Our Families!
Our Lake Region Head Start families rolled up their sleeves and joined in on a day full of creativity and exploration! Parents hosted several engaging activities including: Making ladybugs Painting birdhouses Bracelet making Exploring worms Planting flowers and vegetables It was a wonderful day of learning through play—and doing it all together. Thank you to […]
Museum Adventurers!
Lake Region Head Start families had a chance to visit the Children’s Discovery Museum thanks to parent fund support! Parents voted to use the funds for museum passes so families could enjoy quality time and exploration on their own schedule. Conner had a blast with his mom and dad—crawling through tunnels, relaxing in the reading […]
Fairy House Magic in Gardiner!
We had a great turnout and the weather was perfect! Families gathered at the Gardiner Center to build whimsical fairy houses using pinecones, bark, shells, and other treasures from nature. It was a wonderful opportunity for children and parents to explore their creativity, connect with one another, and enjoy the outdoors together. Thank you to […]
Celebrating 35 Incredible Years!
Staff at Lake Region came together to celebrate Center Site Supervisor Tammy Osborne, who just reached an extraordinary milestone — 35 years of dedicated service with SKCDC! Tammy has touched the lives of countless children and families through her work with Head Start, bringing warmth, consistency, and a deep commitment to early childhood education every […]
Picnic at Magic Years
The Magic Years friends enjoyed a beautiful day with a picnic outside! Good food, big smiles, and lots of sunshine made for a perfect afternoon. Magic Years in Augusta provides Head Start and subsidized childcare for children ages 3-5. We also have Early Head Start classrooms and subsidized childcare for children ages 6 weeks – […]