The Kids' Place

The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center (321-267-7308) is one of the largest loving, Christian-based childcare facilities in northern Brevard County. The Kids' Place is a place that children and adults can consider their second home ... a place where everyone is accepted and loved ... a place where laughter and play are cherished ... a place where children are praised and valued. The Kids’ Place is licensed and inspected by the State of Florida and the Department of Children and Families. We are also partners with and inspected by the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County. The three programs we offer are: Toddle Inn, Preschool and the” School Age” Before & After School Care and Summer Camp.


Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Please call 321-267-7308 for more information or email us at hquidort@ircumc.com. We would love for you to tour the facility and meet our staff. 


Get links via email to The Kids' Place monthly newsletters and calendars for Toddle Inn, Preschool and School Age programs, click here


Find us on Facebook @ The Kids’ Place at Indian River City UMC


Campus Safety/Emergency Procedures

  • Lock cars and remove valuables when on campus.  
  • Never leave car running with no driver. Never leave children in car with no adult. 
  • In case of an emergency or if campus is placed on a lock down by the authorities, do not enter campus. Follow our Facebook page or Emergency Text and Email Alerts for more information.  
  • Please drive slowly and cautiously in the parking lots.

Register Online

Families seeking enrollment at The Kids’ Place must create an online account, submit an online application, and print, sign and return the email confirmation to TKP program director to finalize the application process. The online application does not guarantee enrollment. Click on the New Parents or Existing Parents links below to begin the online registration process.


New Parents | Existing Parents



The Kids’ Place online registration resources: 

DCF required documents:

Administration

Week in and week out, The Kids' Place is led by the greatest team on the planet! There is a reason why The Kids' Place is the largest Christian-based child care in the county. Here is the reason why...

  • Heather Quidort  executive director   HQUIDORT@IRCUMC.COM

    Heather and her husband are originally from Indiana. They came to Titusville in 1994. By 1997, they were in need of a preschool program, which led them to IRCUMC. Both of their children, Tyler & Madisyn, attended The Kids’ Place. Their experience here was amazing, which led Heather to join The Kids’ Place in its ministry in the spring of 2000. She has her AS Degree in Early Childhood Education and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational & Business Management. Heather loves being a part of a ministry that shares Christ’s love with so many children and families in our community. Her goal as the Executive Director is to provide children with a safe, happy and healthy environment, while surrounded with Christian love, morals and values. She leads her staff encouraging spiritual growth to equip each of us to let our lights shine for Christ in all we do at The Kids’ Place.

  • MICHELLE KNIGHT   School Age Director  MKNIGHT@IRCUMC.COM

    Michelle moved to Titusville from Colorado Springs, where she served in the U.S. Army more than 20 years ago. She raised four young men that all attended The Kids’ Place both as students and volunteers. Michelle worked with children in many different facets, including home care, Teacher Assistant for Brevard County School Board and more than 15 years at The Kids’ Place. She worked in all three programs at TKP and served on our administration team for the past five years. Michelle has a passion for children and it's her desire to help sculpt their hearts and minds into people that God would have them to be. She has an energy and zest for life that is contagious and loves working with people and serving in our ministry.

  • CINDY RICHARDSON   Toddle Inn director  CRICHARDSON@IRCUMC.Com

    Cindy came to The Kids’ Place in 1997 as a preschool parent. In 1999, she joined our team, dedicated to enriching the lives of the children. She taught preschool for 15 years, toddlers for two years and has been the assistant director in both the Toddle Inn and School Age Programs. In 2013, Cindy received her AS Degree in Early Childhood Education. The joy that Cindy feels by being part of The Kids’ Place Ministry is overwhelming. She believes that incorporating Bible stories and prayer into the children’s daily routines will help plant the seeds for every child to learn and grow in Christ.

  • TANYA WATSON   Preschool Director   twatson@ircumc.com

    Tanya was born and raised in Brevard County. She and her husband, Dan, have lived in the Titusville area since 1997. She has been working in early childhood since 1995 and has a passion for pouring Jesus into children’s hearts. She was drawn to The Kids’ Place in search of quality care for her children in 2001, and has been a valuable asset to our team ever since. Both of her children, Noah and Makenzie, attended all three programs and are now college bound. Tanya has her Director's Credential, AS degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on completing her Bachelors. She considers it a privilege and honor to help set a solid foundation for children spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially and academically. She is looking forward to continuing her partnership with children and families in this ministry.

Vision and Mission

To be the Christian educational facility of choice in North Brevard County and to consistently pursue and achieve excellence for every child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. This vision embraces reaching out to families for Jesus by providing support, education, and resources that will enable families to grow as a family and to grow as Christians.


The Kids’ Place Christian Learning Center is open to all children regardless of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. All children will receive the full benefit of our programs and will be treated with dignity and respect.

Toddle Inn    AGES 1-3

We provide care for children ages 1 to 3 years. Our children are lovingly nurtured in a warm, homelike atmosphere. Your child’s day will be filled with small group activities and lots of individual attention.


The philosophy of our center is to offer developmentally appropriate activities to children in all areas: social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual. We use hands on activities to promote their independence, we help them make appropriate choices, and aid in building their self-esteem. Through these activities the children will develop skills necessary for successful learning.


Our approach to teaching children is based on learning through play experiences. Our programs use creative curriculum to provide a variety of activities in a relaxed and caring environment. Children will be introduced through hand-on activities to art, math, music, physical activities, science, creative drama, language arts, social studies and games. In addition, spiritual development is encouraged through bible stories and prayer. 


CALENDAR

Preschool    Ages 3-5

Our approach to teaching children is based on learning through structured play experiences and developing social skills to build a strong foundation for life. We use creative curriculum and incorporate a variety of additional resources, themes and lesson plans that are designed by our teachers. Our programs provide a variety of activities in a relaxed, caring, and loving environment. Children will be introduced through hands-on activities to art, math, cooking, music, physical activities, science, creative drama, language arts, social studies and games. Spiritual development will be nurtured through chapel, bible stories, prayer, praise and worship.


SUMMER CALENDAR

School Age    Ages 5-12

The Kids' Place School Age Before & After Care/Summer Camp programs provide a variety of opportunities to help each child grow toward their full potential. Our goal is to build character while nurturing spiritual development with guided, age appropriate activities. These activities include organized gymnasium play, homework guidance, daily devotionals and weekly praise and worship songs, game room play including arts and crafts, outdoor play, and big screen movie day. 


We provide transportation to and from several local schools: Apollo, Coquina, Imperial Estates, Park Avenue Baptist, Sculptor Charter and St. Teresa. Our program is year round with care provided on most holidays including spring break and teacher in-service days. We are known for our exciting summer camp and fun field trips. 


K-2ND SUMMER CALENDAR | 3-6TH SUMMER CALENDAR