Intergenerational Connections

Published: August 2, 2024 It’s an interactive game for young and old that produces an array of colors, sounds and movements that goes by a Dutch name. Yes, we’re talking…

Published: June 28, 2024   When Jeni Hoover meets someone and says she works with children at Kendal at Oberlin she often hears this reply – “what are you doing…

The partnership between Kendal and the University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics is an excellent opportunity for Kendal to build upon university-based roots and dedication to lifelong…

Published: August 31, 2022 Of course, we all enjoy spending time with our peers. We listen to some of the same music, read similar books, share common challenges and laugh…

Kendal at Oberlin's Early Learning Center has been selected by Mather Institute as a 2023 Honorable Mention recipient of the Promising Practices Award.

Published: August 18, 2023 Walking around an exhibit hall at an NAEYC conference, Kendal Early Learning Center Director Jeni Hoover came across a Conscious Discipline (CD) booth. She was curious,…

The State of Ohio has once again awarded Kendal’s preschool program a Five-Star Rating (its highest) for meeting the quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family…

Kendal’s commitment to community engagement is manifested in its robust partnerships with colleges and universities, supporting intergenerational connections across the System. These collaborations have allowed older and younger individuals to…

In our previous post, we discussed the various signs that an aging loved one may need help beyond what they’re able to provide for themselves. Once it’s determined that assistance…