Meet the Team We are passionate about children! Our mission is to ensure they feel loved, inspired and well cared for.

Ms. Kimi is excited to introduce Houston to Kids Garden! After a career in Human Resources, Kimi understands the stress and demands of a busy work and family schedule. She witnessed many working parents pause or forego their careers due to a lack of flexible childcare options, especially during the pandemic. As a new mother herself, Kimi recognized what she and other parents were missing – a modern drop-in concept, where children learn through creative arts and hands-on play. To Kimi, this meant no electronics, healthy food choices, and a safe, non-toxic environment. In our new work from home (or wherever!) environment, busy families need the flexibility and peace of mind that Kids Garden provides.

Kimi and her husband, Paul, both work in energy and have called Houston home since 2013. After Paul attended business school at Rice University, they moved into the Rice U area and determined what better place to plant their first Kids Garden than in the community they love. Paul and Kimi welcomed their first child, Estelle, in May 2021.

Throughout the years at Kids Garden you may have heard of me as “Ms. Ruth, Ms. Ruth!” I graduated from The University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies. I’ve always enjoyed working with children, maybe it’s because I’m the oldest of five and the only girl. Prior to Kids Garden I nannied for 7 years, during this time I grew an interest in teaching and building relationships with families. When I’m not at Kids Garden, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and two “Fur Babies”.