Kids Place at Sequoyah, Inc. is a non-profit organization with an on-site director exclusively serving the families of Sequoyah Elementary. A board of directors, made up of Kids Place parents and school staff, guides the program. Kids Place has trained counselors with a low staff/child ratio and is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) through the State of Tennessee. Kids Place at Sequoyah, Inc. is an afterschool program for children at Sequoyah Elementary. The Kids Place mission is to enrich the lives of young people, while supporting families and school staff of Sequoyah Elementary. Kids Place strives to:
❖ Support children, families, and Sequoyah Elementary School by providing a safe, positive, respectful, inclusive, and fun environment.
❖ Create an environment that encourages friendships and fosters rewarding socialization with peers and counselors.
❖ Offer age-appropriate programs including: leisure time, extended academic opportunities, sports, and recreation.
❖ Build children’s self-esteem through positive reinforcement and respectful interactions.