Smoky Hill KinderCare
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Welcome to Smoky Hill KinderCare
Meet Jade Malloy, Our Center Director
At KinderCare Since: 2017
Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Favorite Children's Book: The Little Prince
Meet Jade Malloy! She is the Center Director at Smoky Hill KinderCare in Centennial, Colorado, where she brings an unwavering passion for early education and 12 years of experience in the field to the learning community. For the past six years, Jade has been an invaluable member of the KinderCare team in various positions, including learning adventures teacher, lead teacher, assistant director, and subsidy coordinator. Jade holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Rasmussen University and is currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership as well as a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves spending quality time with her three children, painting, exploring the mountains, visiting the reservoir, and attending sports events. Family game nights also have a special place in her heart. As a mother and educator, she holds two quotes close every day in her work and life: "Strive to be the adult you so desperately needed as a child" and "Children are not things to be molded but unfolded." These quotes remind her of the importance of nurturing and honoring each child’s individuality, providing them with the support and guidance they need to flourish into their authentic selves.
Interested in joining a new center at one of Gallup’s top places to work?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career by contacting our recruiting team at klcnewcenteropenings@kindercare.com or visit www.kcecareers.com. Let’s shape the future together!
Smoky Hill KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
Family Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer part-time schedules at Smoky Hill KinderCare?
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Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
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About KinderCare
We're so proud!
AMERICA'S MOST ACCREDITED
What Learning Looks Like
School-Ready
Our Teachers
We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KinderCare Teacher With An Artist's Heart
"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
An Educator Dedicated to Making Readers
Soft-spoken, creative, and laser-focused on literacy, Alisha Jackson is a real role model for early childhood educators. “I am being the change I wish to see in the lives of children,” she says. Watch and find out how she helps children find a love of books and reading.
This Top Educator Teaches With Her Whole Heart
Music is learning. It lights up everything” says this award-winning early childhood educator. Attiya Mirza is particularly adept at using music to teach: She recorded a pop album in her native Pakistan and was also the captain of the Pakistani national cricket team (leadership skills are extremely helpful in a class full of three-year-olds)!
Gallup - Great Workplace Award
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds a Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
This Inspirational Family Puts Love First
Music to our ears. Meet the Bachmans, an all-American, multi-racial family from Chicago who show us all what love is really about.
A Family That is Busy with a Capital "B"
When both parents are professionals, carving out some family "together" time can be a serious challenge. See how the Dorazios do it—from Taco Tuesday to trips to the shore.