About Us

Teacher Background

Miss Devi is a seasoned, knowledgeable childcare provider with nearly ten years of experience working at childcare centers before she opened KidzSpace. She has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Daycare Management. She has experience working with infants to five-year old's, and is passionate about facilitating the exciting growth that happens in every child's early years.

She has met Washington state requirements as a licensed childcare professional, has completed a full orientation and attended multiple comprehensive training programs. She is a licensed food-handler and certified in CPR and first aid.

Positive Guidance Policy

Part of what children are learning in their early years is how to get along with others and what behaviors are appropriate in different situations. We take a proactive and preventive approach to guidance that reinforces appropriate behaviors rather than focusing on inappropriate behaviors. To do this, we are trained to use various techniques including redirection, praise, and distraction.

In this positive guidance atmosphere, most inappropriate behaviors are avoided. However, in extreme situations and as a last resort, a child may be guided to an alternate activity away from the group for the benefit of the child and the rest of the children. We use this strategy not as a punishment, but to help redirect the child when they return to group activities. The child is allowed to return to the group activity when they feel ready to do so. This strategy is not used with toddlers.

In accordance with our policy and Washington child care licensing regulations, we never use corporal punishment.

We welcome families as partners in teaching children about socially appropriate behaviors. As your child’s most influential teacher, we may occasionally ask you to work with us to help extinguish an inappropriate behavior. We understand these issues are sensitive and many different parenting styles are reflected among our families.

We also ask that, while on our grounds, you refrain from using any form of guidance that is not consistent with our positive guidance approach or Washington state child care licensing regulations.

Please note: Any staff member who witnesses any form of physical or corporal punishment, even if administered by a family member, is required by law to report their observations to the appropriate local authorities.

To get more information about our policies, rates, and program information, contact us for our Parent Policy Handbook and schedule a tour! We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

9855 NE 139th St.

Kirkland, WA 98034

(408) 338-8308

devi.kidzspace@gmail.com