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Home – Simply Giggle Childcare

Simply Giggle started in the home of Angela Norvold in 2006 as Simplyfirst Preschool. With a play based nature philosophy they grew quickly, and added The Cottage ( a home center next door to Angela’s home) for infants and toddlers. In 2012 the Norvold’s purchased The Giggle Factory. Angela kept the family childcare centers in her home and took the children on many nature and hands on excursions. They enjoyed exploring the St. Croix River, Lakefront Park, and Downtown Hudson. Angela spoke at early childhood conferences, wrote articles on nature and play based learning, and enjoyed guiding numerous student teachers along the way.
In 2016 demand required opening a larger childcare center in The Giggle Factory (an indoor playground)! The center was built with a home feeling; family style meals, large indoor/ outdoor activity area, and classrooms that model rooms in homes. Hudson Giggle has a community Montessori 4k adjacent to the center partnered with the Hudson School District. The Giggle Montessori fosters independence, confidence, and learning at the speed of the individual child.    Spring of 2022, Simply Little was formed (Previously Little Leaps , across the street from ALDI). Simply Little has the same at home and large family feel. Simply Little will focus on infant and toddler care a as we see the need for the community.  All the centers have play based learning, nature explorations, and developmentally appropriate child lead curriculum. 

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Play based hands on learning experience 

We strive to encourage independence, hands on learning, in a child directed environment that fosters learning and social skills for life.
All through PLAY!
 2 locations in Hudson, Wisconsin

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Ages 6 weeks-12 years

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For information about infant care, toddler care, preschool 
 or Montessori 4k! 

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Child centered environment to encourage creativity and independence.  

Our Amazing Administration Team

We are the planners, trainers, and support for all our amazing teachers! 

We add fun, smiles, encouragement, and confidence to every child’s day through positive guidance, developmentally appropriate activities and PLAY!

Angela Norvold

Owner
Director
Administrator
Teacher

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Brooke Damsgard

Giggle Director & Lead Toddler Teacher

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Colleen McCarthy Veilleux

Montessori Guide

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Brooke Jennings

Assistant Director Lead infant teacher 

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Taylor Borgeson

Simply Little Director

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Shayla Larson

Simply Little Assistant Director

YMCA Part-Day Preschool & 4K Program In Hudson WI

Ages & adult-to-child ratios

Preschool

33 months to 4 years
Part-day program

1:10

Meet the directors

Katherine Jury

Preschool Program Director

(651) 259-6167

Katherine is a graduate of Minnesota State University–Mankato in Elementary Education. She joined the Y in 2006 and lead the Eagan YMCA Preschool program from 2012 – 2018. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, at sporting events and trying new restaurants with friends and family.

Katherine’s favorite thing about her day is hearing the students say, “Good morning!” and watching the teachers and children interact with each other. She is dedicated to the YMCA ECLC children and an advocate for early childhood education.

Curriculum & Philosophy

We use the Creative Curriculum® to develop age-appropriate experiences that foster joyful learning. For each child, we address individual needs, build skills for success and incorporate STEM activities. Pairing our curriculum with the YMCA Healthy Kids Initiative, we also provide exposure to healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity for children and their families. 

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On-site amenities

• Kids’ gym
• Outdoor garden
• Playfield
• Playground
• Smart whiteboards
• Swimming pool

Enrichment Programs

Learning at Hudson YMCA Preschool, 4K and Extended Day programs lets your child express themselves and engage in social activities that get them ready to enter kindergarten.

• Kids’ Fitness
• Language–Spanish and American Sign
• Music and Movement
• Multicultural Studies
• Cooking

About Part-Day Preschool

Our Part-day Preschool program prepares kids for school success and utilizes the same research based curriculum found in our full-day care and education programs. Graduating preschoolers meet or exceed school district standards. Part-day Preschool can be extended by adding our Extended Day program. To register, download registration packet forms below.

Registration Information for Part-day Preschool

• School Year 2022-2023 Calendar
• School Year 2023-2024 Calendar

Forms & Paperwork

• Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Form
• Licensing Paperwork
• Parent Handbook
• Welcome Letter
• Preschool Supply List
• Transportation Form

Parent Referral Program

If you love your Early Childhood Learning experience, spread the word and get rewarded!

It’s easy to make a referral.