Our Story
Miss Rebecca
Rebecca is founder and director of Little Friends Learning Loft, where she's built a thriving Montessori school focused on practical life skills, child-led exploration, and the power of play.
A former Girl Scout who trained in the culinary world before moving to education, she developed appreciation for hands-on skill-building and creating something tangible. At Kinship, she creates all programming and helps foster community relationships while raising her two daughters (ages 7 and 9) in Newburgh.
What We Believe
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Kids are naturally capable
With real responsibilities and thoughtful guidance, children show us what they’re capable of. When a 7-year-old measures, cuts, and assembles their first wooden project, or a 9-year-old runs a lemonade stand, they discover their own abilities through hands-on experience and community support.
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Community Holds Incredible Wisdom
Your neighbor the carpenter has skills no textbook can teach. The baker down the street understands math through recipes and running a business. The artist next door sees the world in ways that spark creativity. Kinship creates the bridge between community expertise and eager young learners, enriching our programs with authentic, real-world knowledge.
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Families Thrive Together
Parenting is easier when we do it together. When families connect through shared experiences, everyone grows—parents find friends who understand the daily juggle, kids see learning happen naturally in community, and our neighborhood becomes a true support system. That’s why Kinship welcomes whole families, creating space for genuine connection alongside practical learning.