The Annalee Doll Company established the Kidworks Learning Center in 1996 in order to provide high quality, affordable childcare to families in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. After the Company sponsored the initial start up of the center, Kidworks became an independent private non-profit with a volunteer Board of Directors. Throughout its history Kidworks Learning Center has tailored its programs to meet the childcare needs of the Lakes Region Community. The community in turn has consistently provided the necessary support to allow the center to continue to operate for the past 8 years.  Kidworks Learning Center’s mission is to provide high quality early childhood education and childcare programs at an affordable cost to families. The center provides a warm, safe and nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate materials to foster individualized learning. Program goals and curriculum have been developed to promote the emotional, social, cognitive and physical development of each child. Through daily activities children are provided with a variety of opportunities to explore and develop to their maximum potential. Teachers are required to have at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood education, although most have Associates or Bachelor degrees. Staff show genuine respect for the children and have confidence in each child’s potential.