Flora and Fauna Learning Center

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08/02/2026

Here is the link to a PDF that the Department of Health Shared with us regarding choosing an air filter for the Wildfire Smoke ~ hope this helps! 💚

08/02/2026

As wildfires continue to impact our Spokane community, our thoughts and prayers are with every family, first responder, and community member navigating this difficult time. 💚

Children experience disasters differently than adults. Even if they are not directly in harm’s way, they often notice the fear, uncertainty, changes in routine, and emotions of the adults around them. Remember, behavior is communication.

You may notice:
🤍 Increased clinginess or separation anxiety
🤍 Trouble sleeping or nightmares
🤍 Irritability, big emotions, or withdrawal
🤍 Difficulty concentrating
🤍 Worries about another fire happening or whether loved ones (or pets) are safe

How can we help?

🌿 Limit exposure to distressing news and repeated images of the fires. Continuous media coverage can increase anxiety.

🌿 Be a calm, reassuring presence. Children look to trusted adults to understand whether they are safe.

🌿 Keep routines as consistent as possible. Familiar rhythms help children regain a sense of security.

🌿 Invite conversation, but don’t force it. Answer questions directly and honestly using simple, age-appropriate language.

🌿 Make space for feelings through play, art, movement, and stories. Young children often process experiences through play long before they have words for them.

🌿 Be patient. Big behaviors often reflect overwhelmed nervous systems, not defiance.

Most children recover with the support of caring, responsive adults. However, if distress continues for several weeks or begins interfering with daily life, reaching out to your child’s pediatrician or a mental health professional is an important next step.

Holding our community close during this difficult time. May every family find safety, support, and moments of peace in the days ahead. ❤️

For additional guidance, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has an excellent resource for families, 🔗 in comments below.

07/28/2026

🌿 September Enrollment is Open! 🍂

A New School Year is just around the corner, and we'd love to welcome your family to the Flora & Fauna Community! Whether you're looking for a Preschool experience where your child can truly thrive academically or a community that values wonder, connection, and the whole child, we'd love to meet you.

✨ Limited openings are available for a September start date.

🌱 Schedule a tour, ask questions, and learn more about what makes Flora & Fauna such a special place to grow.

06/17/2026

Our thoughts are with the families, neighbors, and community members impacted by this fire. We are grateful for the first responders and emergency personnel working to keep our community safe.

As the Upriver Fire forced nearly 12,000 Beacon Hill residents to evacuate, locals recount experiences of previous fires and the lingering anxiety of returning home.

06/16/2026

Today, Flora & Fauna Learning Center implemented our Emergency Evacuation Procedures due to the Upriver Fire. We are grateful to share that all children and staff remained safe throughout the event.

When families choose Flora & Fauna, they trust us with some of the most important parts of their children’s lives - their education, their care, and their safety. While we hope to never need to utilize our emergency procedures, preparedness is an essential part of the responsibility we hold as early childhood educators.

Today, our teaching team demonstrated that commitment with remarkable calm, organization, and care. Through their preparedness and teamwork, our staff completed a full site evacuation with remarkable speed and organization while ensuring every child remained safe, supported, and accounted for throughout the process. Within 10 minutes of the official emergency evacuation notice, all children had either been safely reunited with their families or relocated to our designated off-site location.

We also want to extend our deepest appreciation to our families for their prompt response, flexibility, and trust. In moments like these, community matters - and today, ours showed up in incredible ways. The partnership between educators and families is what allows us to navigate challenging situations with confidence and compassion.

We are incredibly proud of our team and deeply grateful for the trust our families place in us each day. Thank you to everyone who helped ensure a smooth and safe evacuation.

❤️ The Flora & Fauna Learning Center Team

05/20/2026

2026 Garden Party 🌱✨

Thank you to all the families who made time to join us for our annual Garden Party! This special community event is an opportunity for families to connect while allowing our students to experience the beauty of community in action. It truly takes a village 🌟

This year’s scavenger hunt gave students the chance to proudly show off their knowledge of the plants and gardens around our yard — identifying yarrow, mullein, beets, borage, raspberry bushes, apple trees, and more. Families enjoyed bubbles, soccer, planting activities, potluck treats, playdate planning, and meaningful conversations that help grow long-lasting connections within our community.

Thank you for helping us create such a joyful and connected day together 💚✨

04/29/2026

Little hands, hard at work 🌱🙌

We moved our garden beds — so it was time to re-seed carrots and beets (usually our fall self-seeders).

Spring = seed season ✨
🥕Tiny carrot + lettuce seeds
🫜Spiky beet seeds
🌱Smooth spinach seeds
🫛Big pea seeds

Planting = learning in action ✨
✅Counting, sorting, comparing
✅Pinching, reaching, balancing
✅Patience, observation, care

All through play, all through wonder 🌿

Now enrolling Preschool + Kindergarten Prep with limited spots for June & September 2026

Plant the seed today 🌱
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