Karma Kids First School & Pre-K
A Little School for Little Learners, Ages 2–5🩷
A gentle first step into the world of school — where children learn through play, build confidence, make friends, and learn to understand their feelings, use their words, and calm their bodies.
Because every child deserves a place where they feel safe, seen, heard, loved, and valued. 💚
✨ NOW ENROLLING AGES 2–5
WITH NEW DROP IN OPTIONS! ✨
Growing Good Humans Starts Here.
At Karma Kids, we believe the preschool years are about so much more than learning letters and numbers. They're a time to build confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our preschool for children ages 2–5 offers a warm, nurturing environment where every child is truly known. With small class sizes, experienced teachers, and a mindfulness-based approach, we help children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically at their own pace.
Through hands-on learning, creative exploration, movement, outdoor adventures, yoga, and purposeful play, children develop the skills they need for kindergarten—and for life. Our goal is simple: to help every child become a confident learner, a caring friend, and a "Good Human in Training."
What Makes The Studio Different?
💜 Small class sizes and personalized attention. Every child is truly known, supported, and encouraged.
🌱 How we speak to your children matters. Mindfulness and social-emotional learning are woven into every day. We intentionally help children become independent thinkers who can problem-solve, communicate, build resilience and life skills that will serve them well long after preschool. (Don't we all wish we had learned those skills as kids?)
🎨 Play-based, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity. Our activities aren't pulled from a template—they're thoughtfully created by experienced educators who know children and understand that every child learns differently.
🌳 Daily movement and outdoor exploration that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking.
📚 Kindergarten readiness through meaningful learning experiences and fun activities that children genuinely enjoy.
❤️ A loving community where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Because that's how children grow into confident, compassionate Good Humans.
Karma Kids Preschool & Pre-K Programs for 2026-2027
A Little School for Little Learners, Ages 2–5 💚
We offer two developmentally designed programs so children can begin with us at the stage that feels right for them.
🌱 Karma Kids First School | Ages 2–3
A gentle first step into the world of school.
First School is designed especially for our youngest learners who are beginning to experience life away from home and become part of a little classroom community.
Through play, predictable routines, movement and mindful moments, we practice making friends, using our words, understanding feelings, calming our bodies, following simple routines, and becoming more confident and independent.
No need to rush growing up here. This is their first little school. 💚
🌈 Karma Kids Pre-K | Ages 3–5
Growing confident, kind and kindergarten-ready.
Our Pre-K program builds on those early foundations through play-based learning, social-emotional development, mindfulness, movement, creativity and hands-on exploration.
Children practice communicating their needs, navigating friendships, solving problems, managing big feelings, building independence and developing the skills they need to feel confident stepping into kindergarten — while still having plenty of time to play and be little.
Choose the Schedule That Works for Your Family
☀️ AM Program | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
A joyful morning of play-based learning, creativity, movement, outdoor time, mindfulness, calming practices and meaningful friendships.
🌿 PM Program | 12:30–4:30 PM
Lunch, enrichment activities, outdoor play, quiet/rest time, mindful moments and opportunities to practice independence, friendship and social-emotional skills.
💚 Full Day | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Our complete day combines the AM and PM experiences for families who need a longer school day.
Need Something More Flexible? Families can choose from:
AM • PM • Full Day • Drop-In Days
Drop-in half or full day care is a great option for families who don't need a traditional five-day preschool schedule — or simply need an occasional day for appointments, work, errands, or a little extra help. 48 Hour Approval Is Required!
Full-day students must be potty trained.
Not daycare. Not big-school pre-k. A small, nurturing place to practice being part of the world — one mindful moment at a time. 💚
At Karma Kids, we believe the preschool years are about so much more than learning letters and numbers. They're a time to build confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our preschool for children ages 2–5 offers a warm, nurturing environment where every child is truly known. With small class sizes, experienced teachers, and a mindfulness-based approach, we help children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically at their own pace.
Through hands-on learning, creative exploration, movement, outdoor adventures, yoga, and purposeful play, children develop the skills they need for kindergarten—and for life. Our goal is simple: to help every child become a confident learner, a caring friend, and a "Good Human in Training."
What Makes The Studio Different?
💜 Small class sizes and personalized attention. Every child is truly known, supported, and encouraged.
🌱 How we speak to your children matters. Mindfulness and social-emotional learning are woven into every day. We intentionally help children become independent thinkers who can problem-solve, communicate, build resilience and life skills that will serve them well long after preschool. (Don't we all wish we had learned those skills as kids?)
🎨 Play-based, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity. Our activities aren't pulled from a template—they're thoughtfully created by experienced educators who know children and understand that every child learns differently.
🌳 Daily movement and outdoor exploration that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking.
📚 Kindergarten readiness through meaningful learning experiences and fun activities that children genuinely enjoy.
❤️ A loving community where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Because that's how children grow into confident, compassionate Good Humans.
Karma Kids Preschool & Pre-K Programs for 2026-2027
A Little School for Little Learners, Ages 2–5 💚
We offer two developmentally designed programs so children can begin with us at the stage that feels right for them.
🌱 Karma Kids First School | Ages 2–3
A gentle first step into the world of school.
First School is designed especially for our youngest learners who are beginning to experience life away from home and become part of a little classroom community.
Through play, predictable routines, movement and mindful moments, we practice making friends, using our words, understanding feelings, calming our bodies, following simple routines, and becoming more confident and independent.
No need to rush growing up here. This is their first little school. 💚
🌈 Karma Kids Pre-K | Ages 3–5
Growing confident, kind and kindergarten-ready.
Our Pre-K program builds on those early foundations through play-based learning, social-emotional development, mindfulness, movement, creativity and hands-on exploration.
Children practice communicating their needs, navigating friendships, solving problems, managing big feelings, building independence and developing the skills they need to feel confident stepping into kindergarten — while still having plenty of time to play and be little.
Choose the Schedule That Works for Your Family
☀️ AM Program | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
A joyful morning of play-based learning, creativity, movement, outdoor time, mindfulness, calming practices and meaningful friendships.
🌿 PM Program | 12:30–4:30 PM
Lunch, enrichment activities, outdoor play, quiet/rest time, mindful moments and opportunities to practice independence, friendship and social-emotional skills.
💚 Full Day | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Our complete day combines the AM and PM experiences for families who need a longer school day.
Need Something More Flexible? Families can choose from:
AM • PM • Full Day • Drop-In Days
Drop-in half or full day care is a great option for families who don't need a traditional five-day preschool schedule — or simply need an occasional day for appointments, work, errands, or a little extra help. 48 Hour Approval Is Required!
Full-day students must be potty trained.
Not daycare. Not big-school pre-k. A small, nurturing place to practice being part of the world — one mindful moment at a time. 💚
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🗓️ Sample Daily AM Schedule
8:30–9:15am Drop-Off & Center Time 🧸 9:15–9:45am Snack 🥪 9:45–10:15am Circle Time (Calendar/Letter Exploration) 🔤 10:15–11:15am Special Interest Project* 🎨 11:15–11:30am Mindfulness Activity 🧘 11:30am–12:00pm Outdoor Play / Movement Activity 🤸 12:00–12:30pm Lunch 🍎 12:15–12:30pm Parent Communication & Pick-Up 👋 * Projects may include art, science & nature, building, or sensory play based on weekly themes and children’s interests. 🗓️ Program Dates: September 2026- May 2027 🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am- 12:30pm Studio A |
🗓️Sample Daily PM Schedule
12:30–12:45pm Drop-Off 👋 12:45–1:15pm Story Time & Chill Prep 📖 1:15–2:15pm Chill Time (rest, stories, mindfulness activities) 😌 2:30–3:00pm Snack 🍪 3:00–3:30pm Themed Activity* 🎨 3:30–4:00pm Outdoor / Indoor Center Time 🌳 4:00–4:15pm Clean Up & Pack Up 🧹 4:15–4:30pm Parent Communication & Pick-Up 👋 * Themed activities change daily and are based on children’s interests! 👉 Monday: Yoga 🧘 👉 Tuesday: Lego Club 🧱 👉 Wednesday: Science 🔬 👉 Thursday: Mindful Movement 🤸♂️ 👉 Friday: Art 🎨 🗓️ Program Dates: September 2026- May 2027 🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:30pm- 4:30pm Studio B |
WHO WE ARE
Samantha Lock-Owner
The Studio was created by Samantha Lock, Studio Owner and childhood education leader with over 30 years of experience working with children and families. Samantha spent 11 of those years with Dare County Schools, where she served as Administrator of the After School Enrichment Program, helping develop engaging programs that support the whole child.
Samantha is a CPD Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher, RYT Certified Yoga Teacher, and North Carolina Certified Child Care Administrator with degrees in English and Child Development. She is the author of the Karma Kids Taking Shape Mindfulness Curriculum, a program designed to help children build confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy life skills through movement and mindfulness. She is also a certified Move With Me Yoga Adventures Instructor, American Red Cross Instructor, and Founder/Executive Director of OBX GO FAR, a local nonprofit running and character-building program dedicated to childhood obesity prevention and healthy lifestyle development. Through this work, Sam has been helping kids and families GO FAR for more than 17 years. Samantha’s passion is creating nurturing, joyful environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow — socially, emotionally, and physically. The Studio reflects her lifelong commitment to helping every child develop confidence, kindness, resilience, and a love for learning. |
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