Barnyard Bulletin | September 2026

Dom Harris on September 1, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

🍎 Hellooo Fall, We’ve Been Waiting for You! 🍂

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🍁 September at The Little Red Barn 🍁

“As the seasons change, so do our little ones—growing, learning, and becoming a little more themselves with every new day.” 🌱

>> 🍂 Fall Clothing Check

Colorado mornings can start getting chilly! Please begin sending a light jacket or sweatshirt and to check that the extra clothing in their child’s cubby still fits. Just a friendly reminder to label clothes with you child’s first and last name!

Please note that if your kiddo is actively starting to walk, please ensure that they have closed-toed shoes for outdoor play!

>> 🤧 Cold and Flu Season is Coming Up!

As we begin to head into the cooler months, we encourage you to help us keep your little ones and teachers healthy by keeping your child home when they are feeling unwell and communicating any symptoms or illnesses with us.

Please make sure you are washing your child’s hands upon entering their classroom each morning. Starting the day with clean hands helps reduce the spread of germs while building healthy habits from an early age. 🧼💛

>> 📲 Keep Us in the Loop

We want to encourage all parents to communicate changes in sleep, feeding, medications, routines, or anything happening at home that may affect your child’s day with their teachers. Even small updates can help teachers better support your little one.

🏷️Friendly Labeling Reminder

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings are clearly labeled with their full first and last name! This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Bottles
• Food containers
• Water bottles/sippy cups
• Sleep sacks
• Extra clothes
• Jackets and personal belongings

Proper labeling helps us keep classrooms organized, ensures belongings are returned to the correct child. We highly recommend using sticker labels whenever possible, as Sharpie and Expo marker labels can fade or rub off throughout the day. 😊

Closures & Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Closed on September 7th | In Observance of Labor Day
  • Early Release Day on September 15th | Staff Development Day

🫖👵🏽 Grandparent’s Day Celebrations

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts, and we love to celebrate them at The Barn! Join us on Friday, September 11th for our annual Tea Party extravaganza! We’ll enjoy tea and donuts, along with a special activity for grandparents and their little ones to complete together. It’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, make sweet memories, and celebrate the special bond between grandparents and their kiddos. 💕

💃Parent’s Night Out

Don’t forget to sign up our next Parent’s Night Out that will be hosted on September 12th from 4-8 pm! Sign up using this link.

🎺🥨🤎 Oktoberfest Chili Cook-off

Fall fun is heating up at The Barn! Join us for our annual Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, September 19th from 3:30-7:00pm, where all the Barn families can gather for an evening of yummy food, drinks, and a little friendly competition! 🍁

The winner of the Chili Cook Off will receive an extra day of either Baby PTO! Please use the link below to sign up to enter your chili in the competition! https://forms.gle/pEWWpduAEpYjao7e9 🏆🌶️

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Barn family! 🧡🥨🍂

⏰ Early Release Day is Coming up!

Just a reminder that our first early release day will be on Tuesday, September 15th. All students will need to be picked up by 4:00pm!

Staffing Updates

🎉 Congratulations, Ms. Crystal! 💛

We are so excited to officially congratulate Ms. Crystal as she steps into her new role as Director of The Little Red Barn! 🐮✨

Moving forward, Ms. Crystal will be your primary point of contact for all Little Red Barn communication, including questions, concerns, scheduling, classroom needs, or anything else your family may need. Please reach out directly to her so she can best support you and your little one.

We are incredibly excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to see Ms. Crystal make The Little Red Barn her own! Please join us in giving her a big congratulations! 🌻

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Aislyn B | 9/21

Barnyard Bulletin | August 2026

Dom Harris on August 4, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

🌻 Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year 🌻

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🐞August at The Little Red Barn 🐞
“Every new beginning is another opportunity to learn, explore, and grow.” 🌱

>> 🎒Parent Handbook 2026-2027 Reminder

If you haven’t already, please take a few moments to review the updated 2026–2027 Parent Handbook. We’ve made a few important updates and changes for the new school year, and we want to ensure all of our families are familiar with our current policies and procedures. Thank you!

>> ☀️Summer Safety

As temperatures continue to remain high, we’ll be taking extra precautions to keep our little ones comfortable by encouraging water breaks, planning outdoor time during cooler parts of the day, and providing plenty of shade. Please ensure that you are sending your child dressed appropriately for the weather! 💦

Helpful items to include:
• A sun hat
• Sunscreen (if your child uses a different brand than LRB’s)
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
• Lightweight, warm-weather clothing & changes of clothes

🏷️Friendly Labeling Reminder

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings are clearly labeled with their full first and last name! This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Bottles
• Food containers
• Water bottles/sippy cups
• Sleep sacks
• Extra clothes
• Jackets and personal belongings

Proper labeling helps us keep classrooms organized, ensures belongings are returned to the correct child. We highly recommend using sticker labels whenever possible, as Sharpie and Expo marker labels can fade or rub off throughout the day. 😊

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Closed the week of August 10th-14th | Summer Break!
  • Closed on September 7th | In Observance of Labor Day
  • Early Release on September 15th | Staff Development Day

🫖👵🏽 Grandparent’s Day Celebrations

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts, and we love to celebrate them at The Barn! Join us on Friday, September 11th for our annual Tea Party extravaganza! More details coming soon!

💃Parent’s Night Out

Our next Parent’s Night Out will be hosted on September 12th from 4-8 pm. Sign up using this link!

⏰ Monthly Early Release Days

Beginning this school year, The Barn will be implementing a monthly Early Release Day to provide our teachers with dedicated time for professional development, classroom planning, and collaboration. All students will need to be picked up by 4:00pm on theses day.

Staffing Updates

✨ Meet Ms. Jayna & Ms. Crystal! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome a couple new additions to the Little Red Barn Family this month! Ms. Jayna is back! 🐮 A few of you may recognize her from her time with us before, and we’re thrilled that she’s rejoining our team. She’ll be a wonderful addition to our Cuddly Calves classroom!

Ms. Crystal is a seasoned Early Childhood Educator with a true passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Over the next couple of months, you’ll see her getting to know our classrooms, children, and families as she settles into life at Little Red Barn. We know you’ll quickly come to appreciate her warm personality and dedication to providing exceptional care for our little ones.

Please join us in giving both ladies a warm Little Red Barn welcome! 💜

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Ms. Jayna | 8/19
Ms. Ashley | 8/30

Barnyard Bulletin | July 2026

Dom Harris on July 7, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

⛱️ Hellloooo Julyyyyy 🎆

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🍉 July at The Little Red Barn 🍉
Thank you for sharing your precious angels with us—we’re looking forward to another month of making wonderful summer memories together!

>> 🩺 General Health Appraisals & Immunization Records

As a friendly reminder, please upload your child’s updated General Health Appraisal and immunization records to Playground after each well-child or milestone appointment.

When uploading your General Health Appraisal, please make sure it includes a parent/guardian signature before submitting it! Thank you 😊

👨🏼‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏼 Authorized Pick-Ups

To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal, please make sure anyone picking up your child is listed as an authorized pick-up in Playground before they arrive.

All authorized pick-up individuals must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the time of pick-up before a child can be released.

>> ☀️Summer Safety

As temperatures rise, we’ll be taking extra precautions to keep our little ones comfortable by encouraging water breaks, planning outdoor time during cooler parts of the day, and providing plenty of shade. Please ensure that you are sending your child dressed appropriately for the weather! 💦

Helpful items to include:
• A sun hat
• Sunscreen (if your child uses a different brand than LRB’s)
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
• Lightweight, warm-weather clothing

🏷️ Friendly Labeling Reminder

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings are clearly labeled with their full first and last name! This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Bottles
• Food containers
• Water bottles/sippy cups
• Sleep sacks
• Extra clothes
• Jackets and personal belongings

Proper labeling helps us keep classrooms organized, ensures belongings are returned to the correct child. We highly recommend using sticker labels whenever possible, as Sharpie and Expo marker labels can fade or rub off throughout the day. 😊

Father’s Day Craft Day RECAP! 🖍️📦

What a wonderful time we had celebrating the amazing father figures at LRB! Our classrooms were filled with smiles, laughter, and creativity as the kiddos enjoyed making special keepsakes and participating in fun, hands-on activities. 💙 It was heartwarming to see so many families join us to create lasting memories together. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us—we loved sharing this special day with you!

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Closed the week of August 10th-17th | Summer Break!

Staffing Updates

✨ Meet Ms. Ashley and Ms. Genna! ✨

We are so grateful to have welcomed both of these wonderful ladies as part of the Little Red Barn family! Since joining our team, they have brought kind hearts and genuine passion when it comes to caring for our infants. Their dedication and warm personalities have already made such a positive impact on our children, families, and staff.

We want to thank them for jumping in with such enthusiasm and helping make Little Red Barn a place where our youngest learners feel safe, loved, and encouraged every day. We are so happy you’re here and can’t wait to watch all the wonderful things you’ll continue to bring to our LRB family! 💛

Staff Departures

Ms. Maisey’s last day as our Conscious Discipline Coordinator will be July 16th as she prepares to take on a homeschool teaching position. While Maisey will never be far from the Barn please join us in giving her lots of love over the next couple of weeks!

Ms. Jade needed to take some personal time to address some family matters and will not be working for the Barn at this time. Please send lots of love and prayers her way!

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Julie | 7/14

Barnyard Bulletin | June 2026

Dom Harris on June 8, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

☀️ Helloooo Summerrrr!!! ☀️

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

☀️ June at The Little Red Barn ☀️
As we head into this next season, we are looking forward to all of the upcoming transitions and milestones this summer will bring. We can’t wait to watch your little ones continue to grow, thrive, and prepare for all the exciting things ahead! 💛🌿

>> 📲 Checking kiddos in/out

Just a quick reminder to please make sure to check your child in and out each day in the Playground app. This is an important safety measure that helps us ensure all children are accounted for at all times, while also allowing us to smoothly continue your child’s schedule in the morning. 😊

>> 👒 Weather Attire

It’s almost Summer! ☀️ Please make sure your child’s extra clothes bin is updated with weather-appropriate items, and that everything is clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Helpful items to include:
• A sun hat
• Sunscreen (if your child uses a different brand than LRB’s)
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
• Lightweight, warm-weather clothing

🏷️ Friendly Labeling Reminder

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings are clearly labeled with their full first and last name! This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Bottles
• Food containers
• Water bottles/sippy cups
• Sleep sacks
• Extra clothes
• Jackets and personal belongings

Proper labeling helps us keep classrooms organized, ensures belongings are returned to the correct child. We highly recommend using sticker labels whenever possible, as Sharpie and Expo marker labels can fade or rub off throughout the day. 😊

Mommy & Me Yoga RECAP! 💐✨

Thank you to all of the wonderful mamas who joined us for our Mother’s Day Extravaganza! The afternoon was filled with sunshine, delicious lemonade, sweet smiles, and so much fun as Ms. Jeanie shared helpful tips and tricks focused on movement, flexibility, and agility! 🧘‍♀️🌸

It was such a special day celebrating all of you, and your presence made it even more meaningful. Thank you for your continued support, participation, and for being such an important part of our LRB family. 💛

Parent-Teacher Conferences Update!📚

First and foremost, we want to thank all of you for your continued understanding, patience, and flexibility as we’ve navigated several transitions over the past few weeks. With that being said, we will be pushing Parent-Teacher Conferences to the middle of June to allow our teachers a little extra time to prepare and plan thoughtfully, as these recent transitions have impacted them as well.

We look forward to connecting with each of you soon to discuss all of the wonderful growth your little ones have made! 😊

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • July 3rd – Closed in Observance of the Fourth of July!

🎣 Father’s Day Celebrations

We are so excited to celebrate all of the amazing dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures in our kiddos’ lives this Father’s Day! Please join us for our Father’s Day Celebration on Friday, June 19th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM for an afternoon filled with Daddy and Me Bubble Play & Craft Day! Special treat will be provided!🎨🫧

💃Parent’s Night Out

Just a friendly reminder that our next Parent’s Night Out will be hosted on June 20th from 4-8 pm. Sign up using this link!

Staffing Updates

✨ Meet LeAndra! ✨

We are so excited to introduce LeAndra to our LRB families! 💛

Ms. LeAndra holds a B.A. in Secondary Education with a minor in Language & Linguistics, as well as a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. She has been working in Early Childhood Education for 15 years and has a true passion for watching infants learn, grow, and explore the world around them.

Over the next few months, she will be training both inside and outside of the classrooms as she prepares to support our center on an administrative and classroom level. She will be part time throughout the Summer and then will move into a fulltime position come August!

We said goodbye to Ms. Yay and Ms. Destanie. We wish them the best on this next chapter!

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Ms. Layla | 6/2
Theo | 6/30

Barnyard Bulletin | May 2026

Dom Harris on May 4, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

🌼 Helloooo Mayyyy!!! 🌼

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

☀️ May at The Little Red Barn ☀️
May is here, and our classrooms are blooming! This month is full of milestones, movement, and growing independence—and we love getting to watch your little ones thrive each day. 💛

>> 📲 Checking kiddos in/out

Just a quick reminder to please make sure to check your child in and out each day in the Playground app. This is an important safety measure that helps us ensure all children are accounted for at all times, while also allowing us to smoothly continue your child’s schedule in the morning. 😊

>> 👒 Weather Attire

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time for a little wardrobe refresh! ☀️ Please make sure your child’s extra clothes bin is updated with weather-appropriate items, and that everything is clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Helpful items to include:
• A sun hat
• Sunscreen (if your child uses a different brand than LRB’s)
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
• Lightweight, warm-weather clothing

>> 🧼 Handwashing

Make sure kiddos are starting their day off clean! 🫧 Washing hands at drop-off helps keep our classrooms healthy and sets the tone for a safe and happy day of learning! 💛

Easter Egg Hunt RECAP! 🐰✨

Our Easter Egg Hunt was filled with excitement, laughter, and so many sweet moments as our kiddos explored, discovered eggs, and enjoyed time with their friends and families!

We loved watching their curiosity and joy shine—thank you to all of our families who joined us and made this day so special! 💛

Parent-Teacher Conferences UPDATE! 📚

Due to teacher vacations in May, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held during the first two weeks of June!

This will allow our teachers to be fully present and prepared to discuss your child’s growth, development, and progress. More information regarding sign-ups will be shared soon—we look forward to connecting with you! 💛

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • May 25th – Closed in Observance of MEMORIAL DAY!

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4th-8th

Take time to celebrate our amazing teachers who pour so much love, care, and dedication into each and every child every day! Their hard work truly makes The Barn such a special place!🧡

☀️Summer Kick Off BBQ

We will be hosting our Summer Kick Off BBQ on Saturday June 6th so make sure to mark your calendars! Help us celebrate the warm weather and get together with all locations to enjoy a party like to other!

💃Parent’s Night Out

Our next Parent’s Night Out will be hosted on June 20th from 4-8 pm. Sign up using this link!

Staffing Updates

✨ Meet Ms. Irene! ✨

We are so excited to introduce Ms. Irene to our Barn family! 💛 Ms. Irene will be joining the Piglets classroom and can’t wait to build meaningful connections with parents and their little ones! She is passionate about creating a safe, loving environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported each day.

We are so happy to have her as part of our team—be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her! 😊

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Arlo | 5/2
Nolan | 5/27
Lawrence | 5/28

Surprise!!

Dom and Andrew are expecting their first baby in October 2026! 💙

Barnyard Bulletin | April 2026

Dom Harris on April 6, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

🌷 Helloooo Aprilllll! 🐣

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🌸 April at The Little Red Barn 🌸

Spring is on it’s way! This season is full of so much growth, and we love getting to be part of it! 🌱

>> 📲 Playground Update

A great feature in Playground is that families can now submit General Health Appraisals and Immunization forms directly under the Paperwork tab in the app! Please make sure that all General Health Appraisals include a parent signature before submitting them.

>> 👒 Weather Attire

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time for a little wardrobe refresh! ☀️ Please make sure your child’s extra clothes bin is updated with weather-appropriate items, and that everything is clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Helpful items to include:
• A sun hat
• Sunscreen (if your child uses a different brand than LRB’s)
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
• Lightweight, warm-weather clothing

>> 🍼 Formula Bands

Formula bands are now available in both classrooms! If your child’s bottle contains formula, please make sure a formula band is placed on every bottle at drop-off. This helps us ensure proper handling and safety for every child! Thank you 😊

PNO is BACK!✨

Exciting news, LRB Families!

Parent’s Night Out sign-up is now available! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this link to sign up for Saturday, April 18th from 4:00–8:00 PM—we’d love to have your kiddo join us for a fun evening!🍕

** Please note that families will be charged the Friday before, so if your plans change, be sure to cancel prior to then. This helps us plan staffing appropriately for the evening.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ashley!

Address: 1020 S Flower St Lakewood CO 80226 | Pricing: $65.00 for 1 child, $90.00 for 2

Christian Academy Enrollment Opportunities! ✝️

Spread the word! The Christian Academy is still open enrolling – All in house referrals will receive a 10% discount on 1 month’s tuition!

Parent-Teacher Conferences COMING SOON! 📚

It’s about that time! 😊

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in May, and we’re looking forward to this special opportunity to connect with you. It’s a wonderful time to sit down with your child’s teacher and talk about all the learning, growth, and milestones they’ve been experiencing at school.!

Sign-up sheets for time slots will be shared as we get closer—stay tuned!

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • May 25th – Closed in Observance of MEMORIAL DAY!

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4th-8th

Take time to celebrate our amazing teachers who pour so much love, care, and dedication into each and every child every day! Their hard work truly makes The Barn such a special place!🧡

We’ll be sharing more details soon on how we’ll be celebrating and how families can join in showing appreciation!

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Hazel | 4/6
Ms. Jordan | 4/11
Ms. Cheryl | 4/26



Barnyard Bulletin | March 2026

Dom Harris on March 4, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

🍀 Helloooo Marchhhh! 🍀

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🌷 March at The Little Red Barn 🌷

As we step into a new month, we’re so excited for all that March has in store! With spring just around the corner, we will continue to see intentional daily routines, hands-on learning experiences, and fostering meaningful teacher-parent-child interactions.

❤️ February RECAP ❤️

>> February was such a sweet month at LRB! From the heartfelt Valentine celebrations to the continued growth in both classrooms! Thank you for celebrating with us and making it such a memorable month! ✨

🌟 Friendly March Reminders

As we move into a new month, here are a few important reminders to help keep our days smoothly:

>> 📲 Playground Is in Full Swing

Playground is officially up and running! 🎉 Thank you all for helping make this transition as smooth as possible. We know switching platforms can be a learning curve for everyone involved, and we truly appreciate your patience and flexibility during this process.

So far, we have really enjoyed this new system and the improved organization, communication features, and overall ease of connection it provides for both families and staff.

As we continue navigating this new platform together, please don’t hesitate to reach out to administration with any questions. We are happy to help and want to ensure everyone feels confident using Playground moving forward. 🧡

>> 🧥 Weather Attire

Spring weather can be unpredictable! Please send your child with:

  • A light jacket or sweatshirt
  • Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor play
  • Extra clothes labeled with their name

We go outside daily (weather permitting), so layers are very helpful.

>> 🍼 Formula Bands

Formula bands are now in the classrooms! Please make sure you are putting a formula band on your child’s bottle if it contains formula!!

New Extracurricular Alert!✨

🤸‍♀️ 5280 Gymnastics Is Coming to LRB! 🤸‍♂️

We are so excited to announce that 5280 Gymnastics will begin visiting us twice a month starting this month!

They will be on-site:

  • The second Wednesday of each month
  • The fourth Thursday of each month

Their Sweet Pea program focuses on building gross motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and confidence — all in a fun, structured environment right here at LRB! 💙

Christian Academy Updates! ✝️

The Christian Academy officially opens on March 16th! Spread the word and help us get fully enrolled! All in house referrals will recieve a 10% discount on 1 month’s tuition!

Baby Bouchard Coming August 2026!

We are excited to announce that Ashley and her husband Ed are expecting their first at the end of the summer!

Upcoming Events

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt

Mark your calendars! Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Friday, April 3rd from 3:30–4:30 PM. 🐰💛

Kiddos will search for eggs on the playground and enjoy festive Easter activities with their friends. More details will be shared soon — we can’t wait to celebrate together! 🌸✨

Staffing Updates

✨ Welcome to the Barn Family, Ms. Kelsie! ✨

We hope many of you had the chance to say hello to Ms. Kelsie this past week! She has been hired as the new Assistant Director at The Big Red Barn Christian Academy and will be training here at LRB before transitioning to the Christian Academy upon its opening.

We are so excited to have her supporting our team during this transition. If you see her around, be sure to give her a warm LRB welcome! 💛

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Jeanie | 3/19
Ashley | 3/28
Cameron | 2/29


Barnyard Bulletin | February 2026

Dom Harris on February 5, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

❤️ Helloooo February!! 🩷

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🌟 February at The Little Red Barn 🌟

Love • Growth • New Beginnings

>> This past month has brought exciting growth and a season of transition at The Little Red Barn. We are so appreciative of the grace, patience, and support our LRB families have shown as we navigate these changes. Please know that every decision is made with your children and our community at heart—thank you for walking alongside us during this journey 🤍✨

🌟 Friendly February Reminders

Here a few important reminders to help keep the barn running smoothly:

>> 🧼 Handwashing at Drop-Off:

Please remember to help your child wash their hands during morning drop-off. this small step makes a big difference in keeping everyone healthy during cold and flu season!

>> 🏷️ Label, Label, Label!

All bottles, food containers (includes pouches, teething crackers, etc.), and personal items must be clearly labeled with:

  • Child’s first and last name
  • Date (daily)
  • Breastmilk bottles must have a breastmilk band

>> Formula Bottle Update:

As the Health Department continues to update rules and regulations, effective mid-February, all bottles containing formula must have a formula band placed on them by parents.

>> 🎒 Friday Take-Home Items:

Please remember to take sleep sacks, water bottles, sippy cups home each Friday so they can be washed and refreshed for the week ahead.

Playground Platform Update! 📲

We are so excited to officially begin our transition to Playground, our new parent communication platform! By now, you should have received an invitation to set up your Playground account—if you haven’t, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder.

📅 Important Dates to Note:

  • February 15th: Billing cycles will begin processing through Playground
  • February 23rd: Playground will officially be in full use for daily communication, updates, and messaging 🧡 Please let Dom know if you have any questions!

🐷Toddler Room in Full Effect!✨

We’re excited to officially share that the Piglets Classroom is now fully licensed to accommodate children ages 1–2 years old! 🥳

Beginning the Second week of February, our revamped toddler curriculum will be in place, thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of this age group. The classroom is now equipped to follow a more intentional toddler schedule, including age-appropriate learning experiences, movement opportunities, and routines that encourage independence, exploration, and social growth.

Christian Academy Updates

We are officially in the inspection phase at the new location! We passed our Health Inspection earlier this week and have Licensing and Fire Inspections scheduled for next week! Things are moving fast are we are looking good to open in March. Opening day is still dependent on when the state give us the final ok, but we are looking at opening on either Monday March 2nd or Monday the 16th! With everything moving so fast we are also ready to show all our interested families the new space! If you are interested in transferring to The Christian Academy, we would love for you to join us for an open house next Thursday the 12th from 4-7 pm! Please RSVP if you plan on stopping by here.

Our mission is to spread God’s love to your kiddos and to help them build a foundation of love, grace, and prayer. Your students will explore different bible stories in chronological order by having interactive and messy activities to learn from. At the barn, learning about Jesus is created to be fun, messy, and will ALWAYS result back to learning about God’s character. No matter the story or lesson, your students will focus their attention on which characteristic that God is displaying or teaching us about and how we can implement that characteristic in our own hearts. Focusing on God’s character will help us disciple children to become kind, graceful, and loving humans who aim to be more like Jesus. We want to bring God’s love and grace into every interaction we have with your students and your family.

With the help of Conscious Discipline and our strong focus on social emotional development of our students, we will help guide your students to build confidence in confiding in God through prayer no matter the situation. Not only will we begin our day with prayer, inviting God into our day-to-day experiences, but we will also help students build an understanding of how we can speak to God using interactive, visual ‘prayer helper books’. This will allow students to build confidence and teach them how to be transparent and honest with God while helping them start their prayer journeys. If behaviors occur between peers, we will also give prayer as an option for students to use as a problem solving technique to start allowing prayer to be the thing that brings them together. Prayer and God’s character will be at the heart of everything that we do!

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Closed for Teacher Planning and Prep Day on February 16th

💌 Valentine’s Day Parties

Our classrooms will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13th from 3:30pm-4:30pm! We will have a small craft activity that families can participate in and some sensory exploration activities as well. If you choose to bring in Valentine’s items for the kiddos, please ensure that all items are infant-friendly and non-chokeable. Thank you for helping us keep our littlest friends safe! Participation is completely optional! 💗✨

📸 Picture Day is Coming!

Mark your calendars! Picture Day will take place on Friday, February 27th. Photos will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. If you’d like your infant to participate, please plan to arrive around that time. Teachers will help get kiddos changed and picture-ready 📸💛

Additional information about photo packages will be sent home the week prior✨

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is coming soon! Kiddos will enjoy age-appropriate egg hunts and springtime fun. More details to come 🐰💛

Staffing Updates

✨ Meet Our New Additions ✨

Mr. Harold and Ms. Jade have been wonderful new additions to the LRB family this past month! They have been doing great things in our Piglets classroom and bring so much love, care, and support to our little learners. During this transition, they will be helping to establish a more structured daily routine provide your kiddos with consistency, comfort, and opportunities to thrive! 🌟

You may get to see Ms. Katie around as she has been hired as a new Assistant Teacher and will be floating between all of our locations! She is currently training here at LRB and will transition to the Christian Academy upon its opening. ✨ Please join us in giving her a warm welcome during her first week!

We said goodbye to Ms. Jayna and we wish her the best in this next chapter!

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Winona | 2/12
Cori | 2/17
Ms. Sharon | 2/17
Ms. Dom | 2/23


Barnyard Bulletin | January 2026

Dom Harris on January 2, 2026

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

❄️Welcomeee, Januaryyyy!🤍

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

🌱 We’re so excited for all that 2026 at The Little Red Barn has to offer! 🌱

>> Thank you so much for all of the wonderful gifts! We felt so loved and could not stop talking about how amazing our LRB parents are – you all are truly the best! 🧡

>> 🌟Just a few friendly reminders kick off the new year!

  • Please don’t forget to wash your kiddos hands during morning drop-off! We want to continue to keep everyone healthy and safe as we enter the snowy months.
  • Make sure ALL bottles and food containers are labeled with your kiddos first and last name as well as the date.
  • Make sure to take sleep sacks and water bottles/sippy cups home on Fridays

>> Winter Attire 🌨️🧣 : As the snow sets in, please make sure to bundle up you little ones! Check in with your teachers to make sure your kiddo has the appropriate clothing attire stored away (long sleeves, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, hats, etc.)!

🎅🏼Christmas RECAP!✨📸

Christmas at The Little Red Barn was so much fun! Thank you for letting us spend this magical day with your precious babes! ❤️

Piglets Classroom REVAMP!🐷✨

Our Piglets classroom is growing right along with our little toddlers! We’re excited to share that we are re-licensing this classroom to accommodate kiddos ages 1-2 years old! This transition will help us better support our growing learners as they begin to make gradual strides towards the Big Red Barn routine. You may see some changes in the classroom and the curriculum, however we will send a follow-up message to families with more details! 🥰

What’s New?!

With the New Year comes lots of new and exciting changes! The Barn is making some changes not only to our administrative roles, communication platforms, and classrooms, but to large scale size as well!

  • New Sister School! We were very busy over the break and closed on a new facility not far from The Big Red Barn. We are branching out and creating a sister school that will be focused more on our passion for spreading God’s love. The Big Red Barn Christian Academy will hopefully be opening in March or April of 2026! Ms. Alicia will be partnering with Ashley on this adventure as she takes on her dream of creating a Faith Based Bible Curriculum for Early Childhood settings!
    • If this passion is something you share with us, of if you would like your kiddos to be at one location, please reach out to Ashley or Dom to talk about a transfer!
  • New Parent Communication Portal! Now that we will be a 3 site operation we will be switching from Brightwheel to an app called Playground. Playground has all the same basic functions as Brightwheel, but has a lot more to offer when it comes to operating multiple sites. Be on the lookout an email with next steps as we will hopefully be switching over by 2/15/26.
  • New Administrative Role! We are so excited to officially announce that Ms. Maisey, our past preschool teacher, will be coming back onboard as our Conscious Discipline Coordinator. She has been working hard on becoming an expert on all things Conscious Discipline and will help us through our implementation stages. She will be working with all teachers in all three locations. To learn more about her role, please click here.

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Closed for Teacher Planning and Prep Day on February 16th

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Rowen | 1/12
Madison Secor | 1/30


Barnyard Bulletin | December 2025

Dom Harris on November 28, 2025

Welcome to the Barnyard Bulletin

☃️IT IS JESUS’ BIRTHDAY MONTH!🎄

Thank you for sharing your little ones with us during such a magical time of the year!

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like The Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer request here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible ❤️

Monthly Updates:

>> Winter Attire Reminder ❄️ : As the snow starts to come in, please make sure your infant has long sleeves, pants, and socks as we may still be enjoying outdoor play!

>> 🧼 Cold and Flu Season Reminder: Handwashing is Key💧- Just a friendly reminder wash your kiddos hands at morning drop-off to create a healthy classroom routine! Teachers will continue to implement handwashing throughout the day as well!

🖐🏼 Rule of thumb for Handwashing:

  • For babies who can’t hold their heads up: Please use the soapy water spray bottle to gently clean their hands and dry with paper towel upon drop off.
  • All other infants: Please assist kiddos using the handwashing sink to wash hands upon drop off.

>> Please use the How Sick is Too Sick policy as a guide if any questions arise! Thank you for helping us create a healthy and happy environment for all! 💛

>> Snowy Season Prep❄️: It’s about that time! Snow is on it’s way and as preparation, we wanted to share our inclement weather closure policy from our handbook:

8.2 | Inclement Weather Policy

To ensure the safety of our families and staff, The Little Red Barn follows the Jeffco Public School System for any school closure during inclement weather conditions. The Little Red Barn reserves the right to determine closures they deem necessary in the interest of child and staff safety. If the school closes, parents will be notified using the BrightWheel Application.

Below is our schedule for the following weather-related events*:  

  • For Jeffco Public School weather closures, The Little Red Barn will remain closed. 
  • For Jeffco Public School weather related delayed start, The Little Red Barn will open at 9:00 am. 
  • For Jeffco Public School weather related early release / cancelation of after-school programs, The Little Red Barn will close at 3:30 pm. 

🦃Thank You for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Us!✨📸

Gobble, Gobble! Our Thanksgiving Celebrations were full of laughter, fun treats, and sweet moments. The babies had a blast exploring sensory activities, tasting new flavors, and showing off their festive outfits.🥧🧡 Thank you to all the families who joined in and helped make our holiday celebration extra special!

Christmas Festivities☃️

🎁 Christmas Wishlist:

Looking for a simple way to spread some holiday cheer? Each classroom has put together a Wishlist of items that would help support everyday play and learning! 🧸🖍️ If you’d like to gift something to your infant’s classroom, feel free to choose an item off of LRB’s Christmas Tree – big or small, every donation means so much.❤️✨ Please bring these items in wrapped and the kiddos will be able to open them on Christmas Eve!

🧦Staff Stockings:

‘Tis the season of appreciation! This month, each teacher will have a stocking displayed in the hallway! Families are welcome to drop in a note, treat, hand-drawn picture from babies, or small gift for our infant teachers! These thoughtful surprises mean the world and remind teachers how loved they are! 💕

📝 Attendance Survey:

As we prepare for the busy holiday weeks ahead, please take a moment to complete a short attendance survey for the week of Christmas!🎄

Upcoming Events

📌School Closures

  • Early Release: December 24th @12:30pm – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!❤️
  • Winter Break – December 25th – January 2nd – tuition credit will will dispersed from January-May

🎅🏽Christmas Spirit Week

Let’s celebrate the wonder of Christmas!! Spirit Week will be held the week of Christmas from Dec. 22nd-24th! 💙 We love to see the babies participate in spirit week!

  • Monday – Merry Monday | Wear Red and Green and you best Christmas socks!
  • Tuesday – Baby, It’s Cold Outside | Wear your favorite holiday sweater!
  • Wednesday – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas | Wear your coziest Christmas Pajamas for a visit from Santa!

🎉Classroom Christmas Parties

Each classroom will be celebrating with a visit from Santa from 9:30-10:30 am on Wednesday, December 24th!

Staffing Updates

You will begin to see Ms. Kayla around as she has been hired as a new assistant teacher that will float between both locations! Check out her bio here to get to know her!

We said goodbye to Carmen and we wish her the best in this next chapter!

Upcoming Birthdays! 🎂

Morgan | 12/13
Ms. Destanie | 12/27