Kradle To Krayon Daycare

Welcome to the Lake's Leading Daycare

Kradle to Krayon Daycare opened its doors on March 28, 2006. We are licensed by the state of Missouri. We have 3 convenient locations in the Lake of the Ozark area: Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, and Camdenton.

  • K2K #1 (Osage Beach) is licensed to care for 60 children at capacity.
  • In September 2009, we were proud to open our second location, K2K #2 (Lake Ozark). At this location, we licensed for 48 children.
    • Both K2K #1&#2 are located in Camden County and in the School of the Osage school district.
  • Our third and newest addition is located in Camdenton (K2K #3). K2K #3 opened in February 2011, and is licensed for 50 children. This center is also located in Camden County. It is in the Camdenton school district.

Our Philosophy

We believe that self-esteem is a critical component to optimal growth in young children. In order to develop high self-esteem, we focus on developing socialization and self-help skills needed to succeed in other areas of development. Children at Kradle to Krayon Daycare are given the opportunity to explore, experience, and create in a safe and nuturing environment.

Our Mission

The mission of Kradle to Krayon Daycare is to provide quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children in a safe and secure environment.

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Daycare Handbook

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Comparing Our Philosophy To Others

So much emphasis is placed on a daycare's philosophy. With all of the different approaches out there, such as Reggio, Montessori, etc., we think that some daycares tend to lose sight of what's important. For us, it is very simple. First, we want our children to be safe. Second, we want our children to love to learn. And last but not least, we want our children to have fun and just be a little kid. We welcome opportunity to care for your child, and to establish a strong link between home and the center.

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