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BLOWN AWAY BY BEAUTY Cameron Park studio brings unique art to the community Noel Stack Managing editor

hether it’s a beautifully colored bowl, an elegant bottle or a charming pumpkin, a hand-blown glass creation can be the perfect home accessory. But why settle for a factory-made piece on a big-box store’s shelf, when El Dorado County is home to the only public hand-blown glass studio in the region? 2BGlass Studio features the incredible works of brothers Tate and Aaron Bezdek, who with the help of Ash Koss have created a one-of-a-kind experience for handblown glass lovers and collectors. Tate began his journey as a glass blower when he took a class at age 17. “I decided right then and there, that’s what I wanted to do,” he said. “I enjoy the speed, the workflow … and the unpredictability.” The El Dorado County native found himself working in a

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instant decisions based on what the glass is telling you.” When people ask how long it takes to create a piece — a question often encountered when

Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors approved improvements to two parks and the Cameron Park Community Center at the Oct. 18 board meeting. Improvements to sports fields at Rasmussen and David West Parks will be made using funding from 2018’s Proposition 68, the Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act. The motion was made by Board Vice President Monique Scobey and seconded by Director Tim Israel with support from Directors Dawn Wolfson, Eric Aiston and Board President Sidney Bazett. Staff estimates the mostly in-filed improvements will cost $65,000, which is about half of the district’s remaining Prop. 68 funds. The next steps are to update past scope of work and project costs with selected vendor Delta Blue Grass, develop the Prop. 68 grant application, reach an agreement with Ponderosa Little League for the required 20% match and return to the CPCSD Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration, according to the staff report. “Depending upon the timeline for the state’s review of the grant application, improvements could be made before Little League’s season starts Feb. 1,” the report notes. Allocation of funds from the Quimby Act, a law

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The 2BGlass Studio team of Aaron Bezdek, Tate Bezdek and Ash Koss, left to right, have launched a hand-blown glass business. An open house is planned Nov. 11. glass factory in the Bay Area, where Aaron later joined him. “They never should have hired him,” Tate joked. Aaron admitted the heat and work didn’t appeal to him — at first. Glass blowing has a

steep learning curve, the Bezdeks admitted. Those starting out will inevitably encounter creative failures, not to mention a few burns. “You’re problem-solving all day,” Tate shared. “You have to make

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“Mean Girls: High School Version” opens Nov. 3 at the Oak Ridge High School Theater.

‘Mean Girls’ shares not-so-mean message on Oak Ridge stage “Basically it’s a whole school year that the show goes through,” explained El Dorado Musical Theater Director of Community Development Christine Martorana, who is moonlighting as costume designer and has seen three of her own children through Oak Ridge. She must not only account for seasonal changes, but has also color-coordinated each scene. With actors needing anywhere from four to 10 costumes each, Martorana relies on her 20 years of experience in costume design at El Dorado Musical Theatre for her fourth Oak Ridge production. “I have to get creative with thrifting and second-hand stores so that we get the right look for the show.” Oak Ridge senior Melia Porter plays Cady Heron and said she feels a kinship with her character. “She’s innocent about a lot of things and doesn’t know a ton of stuff but she’s ready to learn and I’m kind of like that,” Porter said, also admitting there were times she struggled. “I’m shy and she’s expressive and open, so that was a bit difficult, learning how to present myself like that.” It is Porter’s first lead in a musical and though she has only been performing in ORHS theater for two years, she has been involved in theater and singing her whole life. “I like how musicals express emotions through music. And the dance numbers are fun,” she shared, adding she loves the friendships she has made through theater. “You meet a ton of people that you maybe wouldn’t have

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resh off the African savannah, Cady Heron is ill-prepared for the wild savagery of her peculiar new home: a suburban high school. Cady and her outcast friends, Janis Sarkisian and Damian Hubbard, take on The Plastics and learn the hard way that teenage humans can be vicious and ruthless. Oak Ridge High School Drama presents “Mean Girls: High School Version,” the hilarious musical and cautionary tale from book writer Tina Fey, lyricist Nell Benjamin and composer Jeff Richmond. The musical was adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, ”Mean Girls.” “I think most people know the story,” said Visual and Performing Arts Director Kate Rolls, who shared her own ‘mean girls’ experience with her students, a middle school wreck of a sleepover. Rolls herself works with the Oak Ridge Link Crew, a program that helps freshmen transition into high school life, and has championed a positive and inclusive campus culture both on and off the stage. “We want people to be who they are and accept others for who they are.” The fall musical sports a 36-member cast, a considerable ask for Oak Ridge’s modest facility. “The biggest challenge has been getting everyone on stage and having the audience be able to see every kid,” Rolls said. In addition, costuming the cast brings its own set of hurdles.

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tories of strong, albeit troubled, women told with “wicked wit” and “dark molasses peppered with yellowjackets” is how playwright Charlotte Higgins describes her “Alabama Women.” “And then comes the gut punch.” Directed by Maggie Upton, the show opens at The Stage at Burke Junction Nov. 4. “Alabama Women” gives voice to seven different “incredible Southern women — a lot of them have hardscrabble lives,” Higgins explained. All deal with heavy topics such as poverty, prison and abandonment. “The issues are universal,” the playwright added. “If you tell a story as honestly as you can possibly tell it … it can help but appeal to men (and) women.” And honesty is what Higgins is all about. “There’s one piece where you can almost hear the audience stop breathing,” she shared. Despite heavy themes, Upton chimed in, the audience will find hope and uplifting messages in these stories portrayed on stage. Calling the actresses “brilliant in their interpretations” of her characters, Higgins said she hopes her play starts honest conversations among audience members. “I would like (them) to walk out of the door thinking about it,” she explained. “I don’t want to tell them what to think.” The Stage at Burke Junction Board of Directors Chair Tiffany Roltson noted with a chuckle that she and her husband, after seeing one of Higgins’ plays, got into an argument about their different interpretations. Higgins joked that her plays have caused marital strife for some years now. But theater can also bring people together and that has been true for Higgins and Upton. This is the third time the two have collaborated, with Higgins putting her work into Upton’s capable hands.

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hakespeare’s “Macbeth” heads to the Ponderosa High School stage Nov. 2-11. Don’t miss one of the playwright’s most famous tragedies that encapsulates all the elements of the dark side of humanity; ambition, greed, betrayal and, of course, murder. After a successful battle,General Macbeth and his comrade Banquo stumble upon three witches, whereupon he is told they had a vision where he would be king of Scotland. Although Macbeth is a noble gentleman, his greed and ambition, along with the relentless persistence of his wife who demands that he take matters into his own hands, lead to the vicious murder of the sitting king, Duncan. This murderous act takes Macbeth down a path of paranoia that leads to insanity and eventually to his demise as he believes more and more of his inner circle must be murdered in order for him to remain king. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth attempts to contain her husband from looking foolish in front of his subjects and comrades, as he begins to have visits from the grave. In the end, she too caves to the pressures of having a black heart and eventually meets her fate. “What I love about playing Macbeth,” Stephen Owen explained, “is the sheer complexity of his emotions throughout the play.” The actor further explained it’s the little things that make him that much more exciting to play on stage. “His greed and egoism ramps up throughout the play, putting his morality in the backseat, but on the surface that turmoil can be seen weighing him down until the very last scene,” Owen continued. “To put it in the most simple of terms, it’s fun getting to act crazy.” Lady Macbeth is played by Ashlee Quintero and she described her character as a strong, ambitious woman who forces her husband to murder for power. “She is a manipulative woman who is power hungry and wants to rule, but as the play goes on, she becomes crazy and loses all control,” Quintero explained. The role did come with some challenges she told Village Life. “It took me a while to prepare for this character,” she shared. “ It was a challenge for me to play such a wicked villain, but I admire how intimidating Lady Macbeth can be and how I can play into that. It’s been fun making

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Alabama Women “It’s an invaluable relationship,” Upton shared. Higgins nodded and recalled the first time she handed Upton “her baby,” a play called “Birmingham Blues.” The pair talked and during that conversation Higgins said any worries were swept aside. “She gets it,” Higgins said of the director. “Charlotte is one of the best playwrights around,” Upton declared. The Stage’s board of directors recently named Higgins, an Alabama native who now lives in Placerville, the playwright in residence. In addition to the production of “Alabama Women,” Higgins will facilitate a playwriting workshop for the community before workshopping her newest play, “Rogues,” at the Cameron Park theater. “This takes The Stage to a whole

Mean Girls before and that’s cool.” When she isn’t rehearsing, you might catch Porter baking a batch of her new obsession, tri-berry muffins. She hopes to continue her love of theater after graduation, possibly at a Canadian university. Playing Cady’s friend Janis Sarkisian is senior Annie Spicer. “Janis is really fun. She’s the unexpected nice one,” explained Spicer. “She is so fierce. She has a whole song about being who you are and not conforming to society’s expectations — especially for girls — and I totally resonate with that.” Spicer opened up about her own feelings of being an outsider. “People can identify with Janis, feeling like an outcast, but then she finds this place where she’s super confident in her own self,” she said. “My place is here, definitely in the theater. We are all so loving and accepting toward each other. This is where I feel most at home.” Spicer, too, has performed her whole life, singing at 2 years old and dancing

Glass the brothers attend shows, such as the recent Glass Pumpkin Patch held in Apple Hill and Folsom — Aaron responds, “I can make a pumpkin in 10 minutes, plus seven years of experience.” As the brothers honed their skills in the Bay Area, making the factoryrequired products and then their own creations on their own time, they came to truly appreciate custom glass blowing and shared the dream of one day opening their own studio. Koss joined the duo and helped put words into action. She took their works on the road to weekend shows and events, selling the brothers’ gorgeous custom glassware, bottles, bowls, etc. Over the span of a few years, the trio bought the necessary equipment and tools, first setting up in a barn on the brothers’ mom’s property and then this spring signing the lease to their very own space in Cameron Park that houses both the hot shop and a showroom. They officially move in this September. “We, piece by piece, put this together,” Ash said, explaining they had to learn a lot about setting up a business, getting proper permits, promotion and much more. “We have a lot of pride around that.” Tate and Aaron also have a lot of pride in their work. Everywhere they travel, they visit glass blowing studios to learn and create, taking lessons and advice from the masters such as those in Murano, Italy. “We have really high standards,” Tate explained. “We look at ourselves as craftsmen so when we make stuff we

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Continued from A3 other level,” Rolston said, adding that she and the rest of the board are grateful for the community’s support. The theater has had its most successful year in 2023. Higgins said she’s excited about her first residency “and to be able to work in my own backyard.” Looking around the small theater where soon actors would take the stage for another rehearsal under Upton’s watchful eye, Higgins said with a smile, “I’m having fun.” “Alabama Women” runs Nov. 4-26 at The Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane, Suite E1, Cameron Park. Showtimes are 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. This play contains mature content. Parental discretion is advised. For tickets and more details call (916) 947-1010 or visit stageatburke.com.

Continued from A2 at 4. However, this production is extra special as Porter and Spicer attended the same preschool and grew up performing together. “It’s awesome to be able to harness all that energy and love for each other into the show.” Spicer said. Spicer teaches dance and plans to study psychology while still nurturing her creative pursuits. “I’ll dance until my body won’t let me and I’ll sing forever,” she vowed. Rolls told Village Life she’s grateful to her creative team, including choreographer Emily Martorana, assistant choreographers Abby Rice and Keira LePage as well as vocal director Natalie Fletterick and assistant vocal director Chris Meissner. See “Mean Girls: High School Version” at the Oak Ridge High School Theater, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 & 4 and Nov. 9-11 with matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 & 11. Tickets for $10 are available at gofan.co/ app/school/CA22583_2.

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“We know all of our patients. They’re our friends,” said Dr. Stanec, who works alongside his wife and office manager, Elena, in his Cameron Park office. “The experience in our office is very personal. We’re very small and greet each patient by name when they walk in. It’s a comfortable, homey place to have dental work done, and we like it that way.” Dr. Stanec has been in dentistry in the Cameron Park area since 2002. As a kid, he was “always into science and math” and loved the idea of owning his own business. “I ran a lawn-mowing business as a kid — always had some kind of business going — so becoming a dentist and owning my own practice just made sense,” said Dr. Stanec. Dr. Stanec did his undergraduate work at Cal Poly,

San Luis Obispo and then attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern in 2001 and says that, although he was born and raised in San Jose, it was a natural draw to open his practice in the foothills. “Elena and I love this area. We had a lot of family and friends here and thought it would be a great place to raise our kids.” In his office, Dr. Stanec offers a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers and dental implants to crowns and bridges and more. Unlike many other dentists, Dr. Stanec doesn’t employ dental hygienists or other technicians but does all of his dental work himself. “I spend a lot of one-on-one time with my patients. It’s fun for me to do the work myself because I get to spend more time with my patients and hang out with them and really get to know them. It makes it fun to do what I do,” said Dr. Stanec.

Another advantage of keeping his practice small is that, because he sees every patient one at a time, Dr. Stanec can be very thorough and immediately answer any questions that come up. He is also able to really respect his patients’ time. “I am almost always early or on time,” said Dr. Stanec. “My patients know that, so they’re usually early or on time for their appointments, too. It’s a win win for everyone.” Dr. Stanec is located at 3955 Cameron Park Drive — in Cameron Park. His office is right near the Goldorado Shopping Center, directly across from the new Walgreens on Palmer Drive, and is very conveniently located for all of his patients. The move is just one more way Dr. Stanec shows his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS They aren’t required for a Roth IRA and, starting in 2024, won’t be required for a Roth 401(k) or 403(b) plan. But if your account does call for RMDs, ou may spend decades conyou do need to take them because if tributing to various retirement you don’t you could face tax penalties. accounts. But for some accounts, Previously this penalty was 50% of the such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), amount you were supposed to have you must start withdrawing funds at a taken, but SECURE 2.0 reduced it to certain point. What should you know 25%. about this requirement? When you take your RMDs, you To begin with, the rules governing need to be aware of a key issue: taxes. these withdrawals — technically called RMDs are taxed as ordinary income required minimum distributions, or and, as such, they could potentially RMDs — have changed recently. For bump you into a higher tax bracket and Suzy O’Neal many years, individuals had to begin possibly even increase your Medicare Financial columnist taking their RMDs (which are based on premiums, which are determined by the account balance and the IRS’ life your modified adjusted gross income. expectancy factor) when they turned 70½. The origiAre there any ways you could possibly reduce an nal SECURE Act of 2019 raised this age to 72 and RMD-related tax hike? SECURE 2.0, passed in 2022, raised it again to 73. You might have some options. Here are two to con(If you turned 73 in 2023 and you were 72 in 2022 sider: when the RMD limit was still 72, you should have • Convert tax-deferred accounts to Roth taken your first RMD for 2022 by April 1 of this year. IRA. You could convert some, or maybe all, of your You will then need to take your 2023 RMD by Dec. tax-deferred retirement accounts to a Roth IRA. 31. And going forward, you’ll also need to take your By doing so, you could lower your RMDs in the RMDs by the end of every year.) future — while adding funds to an account you’re Not all retirement accounts are subject to RMDs. never required to touch. If you don’t really need all

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A German Saint Nicholas and traditional Christkind (Christ child) are on hand to greet guests. Explore all this century-old organization and building have to offer. The German history library has lots of historical memorabilia about the German community that helped to build the area. German songs are sung from stage. There is a European HO-gauge train that is fascinating. The Sacramento Turn Verein is located at 3349 J St. Entry to the event is $5 for a family, $3 for individuals and free for kids younger than 12.

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How is it possible that there are only 2 months left in 2023? Time flies when we are busy growing our Chamber! October began with a Joint Chamber Ribbon Cutting/Mixer, on the 5th, celebration JTR Insurance at their new location on Main St in Placerville. This was a well attended, fun event. Our Monthly Networking Luncheon, sponsored by PCS Health was held at Moonraker Millhouse on October 25th at 11:30am. Our guest speaker is Paul Gilchrest, El Dorado County Fire District Board Member. We are grateful for our lunch sponsors and our speakers that provide valuable information to our Chamber community. We were excited to participate on 10/26 in the GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING for Grocery Outlet in Cameron Park. This has been in the works for quite a while and we are happy that the new operators, Eric & Jessica have finally opened their doors. Stop by and check out their new store! We know you are going to love it! We hosted our 1st Trick or Treat Event at Burke Junction. We had over 40 vendors/businesses/church participate. Everyone had a great time and we look forward to making this an annual event with Food and Fun Magazine. Our Chamber is hosting a Townhall Meeting on November 9th, 7:00 – 8:30PM at Cameron Park Country Club. The topic is the Sustainability of the Cameron Park Fire District. Don’t miss the event to learn what’s been happening and where things stand now and what the future holds for our fire safety.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: On Monday, December 4th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm, join us at the Food Bank, 4550 Business Park Dr, Cameron Park for a FREE Community Holiday Celebration of Toys, Turkey’s and Twenty’s presented by the Food Bank of El Dorado County and the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce. Help us bring joy and cheer to our local families in need. Please bring an unwrapped toy, a frozen turkey or $20. Toy Donations will benefit the El Dorado County Sheriff 's Toys from the Bearcat program. Other donations will benefit the Food Bank of El Dorado County’s holiday outreach program. Come out an enjoy an evening of food, drinks, caroling, raffle prizes and photos with Santa! Our Networking Luncheon goes dark for November and December but our speaker chair, Todd White is working on the schedule for 2024! So if you are interested in speaking, reach out to him at toddw@jtr-ins.com. Our Board of Directors and Ambassadors are working hard to continue to grow our Chamber. If you know a business that should be a member, we’d love the opportunity to talk with them. Just give us a call at 530-677-8000. Our Chamber continues to have an open-door policy and encourages ALL our members to get involved.

Colette Thiel, President SSCP Chamber of Commerce

The SS/CP Chamber Needs Volunteers! The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to spend a few hours a month helping the chamber with its events and management. The payback is helping your local business advocates support the community in which

they live and serve, while striving to make Shingle Springs and Cameron Park wonderful places in which to live! We have several key positions opening right now. Get involved today! Please contact Colette Thiel@ ThielHomes.com for more information.

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NOVEMBER Events Celebrating Veterans and Thanksgiving! Nov (Fridays to Sundays) – CP Rotary Club Observatory From 8:30pm to 10:30 pm, weather permitting, the observatory is open to the public on weekend evenings. Trained docents show the many celestial wonders of the universe through two 14-inch telescopes. Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Campus Drive (continue through the back parking lots to the left of the observatory gate). For info and closure updates, call (530) 642-5621, Ext. 9. Nov – Support Small Businesses To Keep It Local Shop locally by visiting the various shops and restaurants in El Dorado County! Nov 2 – SS/CP Chamber Mixer Come mix and mingle at the monthly Chamber Mixer at the El Dorado County GOP Headquarters, 3181 Cameron Park Drive, #104, Cameron Park. Appetizers and drinks available! Time is 5:30-7:30pm. Contact the Chamber for more information at (530) 677-8000. sscpchamber.org November 24 – Placerville Tree Lighting Start the holidays off with a magical night in downtown Placerville! Shops are open late, restaurants are ready to serve you, and entertainment will be on the

street. Tree lighting starts at 6pm. Live music! Carolers! Shop Main Street! Main Street will be closed to cars. Nov 18 – Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk From 5-8pm, come have fun in Historic Downtown Placerville. Main Street galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every third Saturday of the month. Demonstrations, refreshments, music and more. Placerville Downtown Association, 376 Main St., Placerville. Read more on EventCrazy.com. Nov – SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon No meetings in November or December. Mark your calendar for January 24th, 2024! Contact the Chamber for more information at (530) 677-8000. December 4 – Holiday Celebration of Toys, Turkeys, and Twenties Presented by the Food Bank of El Dorado County and the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce. Free community event open to all! No donation required to attend. Come out and enjoy an evening of food, drinks, caroling, raffle prizes, and photos with Santa. Food Bank of El Dorado County, 5:30-8:00pm, 4550 Business Dr., Cameron Park.

Join the Chamber he Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, originally formed as the Shingle Springs Business and Professional Association, Inc. in December 1967. It works to promote the area, encouraging business and industrial investment to provide the foundation for a solid community.

The Chamber’s mission statement reflects this premise: “To advocate, promote and preserve the quality of life in our Chamber Community, by means of a strong, healthy and diverse business community.”

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oy Scouts Drake Montgomery and Devan Lindholm from Troop 454 in El Dorado Hills teamed up with the El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue to complete their Eagle Scout community service projects. The El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue is a nonprofit in Shingle Springs that pulls at-risk GSDs/ mixes from local shelters. The organization works to train and rehabilitate these dogs in preparation for their forever families. Drake’s Eagle Scout service project was to update and make the eight kennels safer for the dogs and easier for other volunteers to keep clean. After many hours of planning and materials preparation, Drake managed a group of his fellow Scouts over two full workdays as they installed plywood on the ceiling and fabricated and welded metal fencing that replaced the worn-out fence between the kennels. In total, Drake spent more than 150 hours on this Eagle project. Devan’s Eagle Scout service project was to construct and install two confidence suspension bridges in the dog exercise yard. Both bridges attach to removable metal columns with steel cables that allow the bridges to move as the dogs walk across them, which increases a dog’s confidence. Devan spent more than 200 hours planning, managing other Scouts and constructing and installing the bridges. Both Drake and Devan funded their

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Boy Scout Drake Montgomery updated the El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue’s kennels, making them safer and easier to clean. projects with money they earned during the annual Boy Scout Christmas Tree pickup. They also received generous discounts from Metal Mart in Rancho Cordova, Sherwin Williams in El Dorado Hills and Lowe’s in Folsom. Next up, both Scouts will present their work to the Eagle Scout board. The El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue is always looking for adopters, fosters and volunteers. More information can be found on the website at edcgsr.com.

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The Gift of Kids, Inc. Jennifer Tommasini 5130 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills 916-521-1835 www.thegiftofkids.net I would like to thank everyone for their vote for #1 Favorite Daycare and continuing to trust us with your precious children. I love being part of this community and helping children learn and grow. With 4 children of my own (now 25, 22, 13 and 12), my own journey began in the daycare preschool field because I was unhappy with the care and education I was receiving.

The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. We have been working with soccer shots for over 8 years and have a very structured and advanced curriculum! Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.

I have been blessed to have a large facility in El Dorado The Gift of Kids Inc. is Hills where I employ 30 celebrating 24 years in loving teachers and care business, with 14 years in our for 200 children. We offer same location, Business Park education and care for babies, 1. We could not have done it Preschoolers, Pre-K, and private without the many wonderful Kindergarten. Don’t be fooled families here in the community by our large size, our teachers that I have called home for make each classroom homey 20 years! Again...Thank you and warm. The kids have lots from the bottom of my heart of outdoor space to play, we for helping me live out my are on over an acre and have dream in a business that I love 4 large playgrounds, a soccer and families that continue to field, and a an organic garden. bless us with their children. The Gift of Kids outdoor area We have newly renovated the gives the kids space to explore, inside of our school, so come garden, and play on age by to check it out and say hello appropriate playgrounds. anytime!