A Message From Hal Kaplan

A Message from Hal KaplanAs the President and CEO of Kaplan Early Learning Company, I want to thankyou for allowing us to serve your early childhood educational needs for thepast 40 years.At the heart of our company is our team of dedicated and talented individuals.A family business, Kaplan creates space for employees to grow, offering themopportunities to try out different aspects of the company until a spot feels likehome. With average employee tenure exceeding ten years, you’ll always findwarm and friendly faces and voices ready to serve you!At our Company, we are passionate about two things: preparing children forlife long success and providing our customers with all quality products andservices that foster learning.When it comes to the safety of your children, we believe the standards cannever be set too high. We require all suppliers and business partners whomanufacture products for us to meet rigorous standards for safety, quality andoverall integrity. Our vendors take this matter very seriously. They understandthat they must adhere to our strict requirements, which meet or exceedindustry and federal safety standards – or we won’t carry their products.Everything we do is backed by our guarantee. If you are not satisfied with ourproducts or service we will immediately replace your order, refund your moneyor do whatever it takes to make it right.That is my promise. We welcome any comments or suggestions regardingour products, services or catalogs. Please email any comments tocomments@kaplanco.com. We take your input seriously and greatlyappreciate it when customers take time to share their feedback.Sincerely,Hal KaplanPresident/CEOAurora RivasOrder ManagementAnalyst, 10 yrs.Paula KingSenior Customer ServiceManager, 23 yrs.Hal KaplanPresident & CEO,37 yrs.Patricia RevelleChief MultimediaEditor, 32 yrs.Willie StancellWarehouseManager, 28 yrs.

Company HistoryThe philosophy behind Kaplan Early LearningCompany is simple: we care about children. Earlyeducation prepares children for lifelong learning andwe provide products and services that help educatorsand caregivers lay the foundation for success.Kaplan has always been a family-oriented business.It all started in 1951 when Leon and Renee Kaplanopened a toy store, Tiny Town, in downtownGreensboro, NC. As Tiny Town grew, so did LeonKaplan’s interest in educational books and toys. Heformed the School Supply Division in 1968. Today,Leon and Renee’s son Hal is the President and CEO ofKaplan Early Learning Company.Kaplan is located in Lewisville, NC (10 miles outsideof Winston Salem). The campus includes 2 officebuildings, a 160,000 square foot warehouse, a354,000 square foot state of the art distribution center,and a catalog showroom that is open to the public.As the only full service early childhood provider,we are proud to offer all the products, services andtraining you need under one umbrella!Renee & Leon KaplanOur Mission:To provide products and servicesthat enhance children’s learning.

Educational ConsultantsWe have over 40 Educational Consultants ready to assist youwith product selection, classroom design and set up, andworkshop presentations.Total Customer CareWe have a dedicated team of customer care professionalsavailable to assist you from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST. Theycan help you place an order easily, coordinate specialshipping requests, check order status, and arrange hasslefree returns.

Professional DevelopmentWith over 50 trainers, the flexibility for half day, full day, or multi daytrainings on a variety of topics, and customization capabilities wecan meet all your Professional Development needs.K-Truck DeliveryWe have experienced delivery and installation teams whowill unload and unpack boxes, assemble products, assistwith classroom setup, and remove packaging. Contactyour Educational Consultant for more information.PlaygroundWe can handle your project from start to finishWith our in-house sales, design and installationcapabilities, we are a one stop resource for all yourplayground needs.Quality InstallersWe have quality installers, certified by NPSI that servicealmost all areas of the country.Wide Range of ProductsWe have products that are age appropriate from infantsto school age as well as a wide range of developmentalskill areas. We also offer products from most of theleading manufacturers in the industry. And to make yourplayground as safe as possible, we offer many differentsurfacing options, such as Wood Mulch, Rubber Mulch,Rubber Tiles and Pour-N-Place Rubber Surfacing.

FurnitureKaplan has furniture to meet your need and décor. Choosefrom Ash, Carolina or K System .Premium AshCarolina LineThree Color Options!Nature ColorK System Three Color Options!

All About the ITERS-R & ECERS-RThe established reliability and validity of these scalesmake them particularly useful for research and programevaluation. These books contain color photographstaken in child care settings. Used by program directors,supervision, and program improvement, by teachingstaff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring,and in teacher training programs.All About PreschoolersA comprehensive environment-based curriculum designedfor all preschoolers. Based on 20 years of research, All AboutPreschoolers meets the standards of ECERS-R. More than650 pages, in two volumes, with curriculum and illustrativephotographs.The Creative CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum is a comprehensive systemthat includes curriculum, assessment, implementationand evaluation, and professional development. TheCreative Curriculum help programs put the piecestogether to motivate teachers, create high-qualitylearning environments, and promote successfulcurriculum implementation that supports positiveoutcomes for children. Creative Curriculum productsand services meet the needs of programs servinginfants, toddlers, and twos and preschoolers (ages 3-5).LAPThe Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP) System is acomprehensive approach for facilitating and measuring thedevelopment of children from birth through 72 months. The LAPassessment and supportive materials can be used to addressrequirements for any early childhood program, such as Head Startand state pre-k programs. These supportive materials are groundedin early childhood research that recognizes young children as activepartners in learning by: Emphasizing the value of child choice and responsive teaching Promoting individualization and respect for each child’s uniquequalities Including activities to help children understand and respectdiversity (culture, gender, abilities) Highlighting the importance of family and community Supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities

DECAMeet your screening and assessment performance standards withDevereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), a strength-based, userfriendly approach to reducing challenging behaviors. A premier tool forassessing and promoting children’s social and emotional health, the DECAencourages and supports collaboration among parents, teachers andmental health professionals.DECA KITThe DECA Program is based on resilience research.Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulty,misfortune, or change. The DECA resourcesstrengthen protective factors-inner strengths-that helpchildren cope and succeed in life.DECA I/TDevereux Early Childhood Assessment forInfants and Toddlers (DECA I/T) is a premiertool for assessing protective factors andscreening for potential risks in the socialand emotional development of very youngchildrenThe e-DECA & e-DECA 2.0A web-based computer application that administersthe assessment online in either English or Spanish.The e-DECA and e-DECA 2.0 completes all scoring,generates reports, and stores the data in a securedatabase.

BusesThe Minotour Multi-Function School Activity Bus from Thomas Built Busesprovides a safe transportation solution for your children. Available withpassenger capacities from 14-30. The exterior is perfect for applying decalsto advertise your center. Finance programs are available from DC truckFinancial with monthly payments or lease options. Contact your KaplanRepresentative for more information.Kid Safe ComputersOur energy-efficient Kid-Safe computerscome packaged with everything you needto create a child-friendly workstation andallow children a fun, easy way to learnwithout accidentally accessing importantsystem files.Become a My Kaplan Member!Enjoy the benefits of being a My Kaplan Member. By registering,you will be able to use many great features including:Holding OrdersHold Orders so that you may shop for products and come back ata later time to complete your orderUpdating Your My Kaplan AccountStore and update your MY Kaplan Account information, includingyour Billing and Shipping informationFaster CheckoutKey information will populate data fields for fastercheckoutShipment TrackingStatus on recent shipments

Our Family of CatalogsKaplan offers 4 catalogs and 4 online sites to meet the needs ofeducators and child care providers of children birth to Grade 5.Early Childhood EditionFirst Three YearsK-5 KaplanPlaygroundThis catalog has been anindustry standard for over 40years and offers a completeline of products for childrenages 3-5 years.Focuses on the importanceof a child’s developmentwith products that encourageinfants and toddlers toexplore learning and fosterindependence.The K-5 division isdedicated to providingstandard-aligned,hands-on resources thatimprove learning outcomesof children grades K-5.This catalog provideseverything, from equipmentto ground cover, to supplyyour Outdoor Classroom.Kaplan offers 4 online shopping sites!kaplanco.com all Kaplan products can be found herek5kaplan.com focuses on products for children grades K-5kaplantoys.com our online toy store offering toys to promote learning2by2toys.com offers products for faith based learning and inspiration

Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), a strength-based, user friendly approach to reducing challenging behaviors. A premier tool for assessing and promoting children’s social and emotional health, the DECA encourages and supports collaboration among parents, teachers and mental health professionals. DECA KIT