Birdsall House

http://Birdsallhouse.org

3122 Harrison St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone: (816) 352-2755

Contact Name: Kelly Raines

Pickup: Yes

Dropoff: Yes

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Type of Charity
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy
Mission

The Birdsall House mission is to provide quality, respectful programs that help children and families be their best. We follow the philosophies of Magda Gerber, and Reggio Emilia, of respect for and trust in the child to be the initiator, explorer, and self-learner. We are here as facilitators.

Description

The Birdsall House is a family childcare program located at 31st and Harrison in Kansas City, MO (one block west of Troost). In addition to Kelly, the organization employs an Assistant Director / Teacher and two additional teachers. The program currently serves 16 children: 4 infants, 2 toddlers, 6 preschool-aged children, and 4 school-age children who come in on the days school is closed. Today, families pay tuition based on the age of the child. The organization has been recognized as a licensed early childhood center. The mission of Birdsall House is to provide quality, respectful childcare programs that help children and families be their very best. Birdsall House has been recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly center and workplace, and as a Missouri Move Smart Center. The Birdsall House curriculum pulls from the Reggio Approach, the teachings of Magda Gerber, Jean Piaget and many other theorists who support play. The curriculum focuses on positive interactions, the arts, and science. Kelly created an environment in which the children are free to learn and explore what they are interested in and to develop at their own pace. Birdsall House grows many different fruits, vegetables, and herbs in the outdoor classroom. Children are free to pick mulberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, strawberries, mint, and whatever vegetables are in season. Everything grown in the outdoor classroom is edible, including the clover that covers the ground. Birdsall House inside classrooms are designed to encourage play that promotes social and emotional development. With a mix of open-ended toys, household items, and objects from nature, the children build, cook, dance, sing, and learn in a natural way. With an emphasis on science and the arts driving the curriculum, classrooms are rich in books, maps, musical instruments, dress up clothes, puppets, and art supplies.

Items Accepted
  • Appliances - Large
  • Appliances - Small
  • Building Materials
  • Gardening Equipment
  • Furniture - Living Room
  • Arts & Crafts Supplies
  • Computers & Technology
  • Office Supplies
  • Musical Instruments
  • School Supplies
  • Sports Equipment
  • Toys, Games & Puzzles
  • Furniture - Office