Kaleidoscope Learning

Kaleidoscope Learning is a nonprofit community resource space focused on supporting and uplifting families with young children. We opened our doors in the fall of 2022 with the mission of enriching the lives of young learners through originating and supporting innovative educational endeavors. Our center, located on the East Side of St. Paul, is bridging the gap between home and school by empowering and equipping parents/caregivers with children aged birth through six years old.

The vast majority of brain development occurs before the age of five, and we also recognize that nurturing relationships and beneficial experiences during these early years yield optimal physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. As we move towards gathering in spaces once again, Kaleidoscope Learning strives to provide a supportive environment where both parents and young children can learn and grow from one another.

Kaleidoscope offers an array of services designed to help parents/caregivers implement developmental best practices in the context of a welcoming community:

• Open Play Hours in our beautiful, developmentally friendly play space
• Weekly Programming (Musical Storytime and Fine Motor Fridays) from seasoned early childhood/music educators
• Family Symposiums lead by early childhood experts on topics ranging from social-emotional learning to screen time
• Community Craft Nights focused on building community through fun, hands-on experiences
• Toy Library with an extensive collection of high-quality toys, educational materials, furniture, gross-motor items, and books

In order to remain truly accessible, we provide our services at low or no cost to families. Since opening our doors, we have welcomed and supported hundreds parents, caregivers, and children. Since we strive to keep our programming as accessible to possible to all families, we rely on the generosity of donations from our community to support our programming!

"My son and I have been going to Kaleidoscope for over a year now, since he was 2 1/2. I love the space to play- the simplicity of the toys on the shelves and the peacefulness of the space inspires my son to play creatively for much longer than he does at home! With the daily play hours and the simple musical story times offered throughout the week, it is easy for us to stop by at some point most weeks. . . I definitely recommend Kaleidoscope, whether to just take advantage of the play space or to check out toys to take home." -Deanna (Kaleidoscope Parent)

Your generous donation will help us continue to provide our high-quality programming for all families. Thank you!

To learn more about Kaleidoscope Learning, including how to visit our space and become a member of our toy library, visit our website: https://www.kscopelearning.org/