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What’s New: A New Kind of Childcare Kids 'R' Kids to open in Sioux Falls By Natalie Slieter | Photos by Maggie Sweets Photography
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ioux Falls will have a new childcare option this summer. Mike and Leslie Smith are opening Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills, located in south Sioux Falls at the corner of 85th Street and Western Avenue. Kids ‘R’ Kids is the oldest childcare franchise in the United States, with 175 locations around the world. Mike says that KRK lives by the principle of “Hug First, then Teach”, which demonstrates their whole child approach and the love that they have for the children and families they serve. “We are looking to be an extension of the families that we are caring for and really be a second home for them,” Mike said. KRK has many unique features for Sioux Falls parents. Some relevant health-focused features include an on-site chef to prepare healthy meals and snacks, an infrared sanitation system to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria in the air (including COVID-19), and a “boo boo” room where a child can go if they aren’t feeling well that helps limit exposure to other children if they happen to be contagious.
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