Kinder Garden Learning Center

☀️ Tip of the Week: Free Summer Fun for Kids Around Meriden! ☀️

Looking for budget-friendly ways to keep your little ones entertained this summer?
🎨 Check your local library!
Many libraries offer FREE story times, craft days, reading challenges, STEM activities, and special guest programs throughout the summer. We love our Meriden Public Library

🌳 Explore Meriden Parks
The City of Meriden offers numerous parks, playgrounds, walking trails, and recreational opportunities for families.

🍎 Free Summer Meals for Kids
Did you know that children and teens 18 and under can receive free summer meals at participating Connecticut locations? No registration is required at many sites. Meriden Public Schools is once again offering free breakfast and lunch through its Summer Meals Program.

🎳 Other Fun Freebies
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Reading reward programs through bookstores and restaurants
Local splash pads and community events

🍽️ Restaurants with Kids-Eat-Free Deals
These change frequently, so always call ahead, but many families find deals at national chains such as Denny's, IHOP, Applebee's, and Moe's Southwest Grill on select days and times.

❤️ What are your favorite FREE summer activities around Meriden, Wallingford, and Cheshire? Share them in the comments so other local families can join in the fun!

🍉 Tip of the Week: Healthy Summer Snacking 🍉
Summer activities can keep little ones busy and active—making healthy snacks extra important ☀️

Try offering simple, refreshing snacks like:
🍓 Fresh fruit
🥒 Cut-up veggies
🧀 Cheese and crackers
🍉 Frozen fruit pops
💧 Plenty of water throughout the day

💡 Letting children help prepare snacks can also build independence, confidence, and healthy habits!

At KGLC, we love encouraging healthy choices while making learning fun and hands-on 💛

💦 Tip of the Week: Water Safety Matters 💦
As we head into summer, water safety is so important for our little ones.
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and can happen quickly and silently.
Here are key tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, and Red Cross:
👀 Always provide close, constant supervision(Stay within arm’s reach—no distractions!)
🏊‍♀️ Enroll children in swim lessons when ready(Swim skills reduce drowning risk)
🦺 Use proper life jackets (Inflatable toys are NOT safety devices)
🚪 Secure pools with fences and locked gates
Water safety is about layers of protection—and it only takes a moment to make a difference 💙