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Educational Child Care Programs

One of the biggest misconceptions about child care is that it is just a form of child supervision, like babysitting. And in some cases, that may actually be true. Not all child care centers are created equal. And not all child care centers hold themselves up to the current standards of quality child care practices. […]

Starting Kindergarten Tips

Starting Kindergarten Tips Starting kindergarten is a big deal! It is the first day of “big kid” school and your child’s first steps into classroom learning. But starting kindergarten may bring with it some nerves. And as a parent you want to be on top of all the things that your child may experience on […]

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Summer is fast approaching. Soon, your child or children will be out of school and amped up to enjoy the warm summer weather and all the fun activities it can bring. However, from experience you may know that after a few weeks of summer fun the “I am bored” declarations start. On top […]

School Age Childcare

School Age Childcare School age childcare programs are fun programs and engaging programs that kindergarten children and older can attend before school, after school, and during the summer and holiday breaks. Often, parents who have work schedules or family situations that make it difficult for an adult or guardian to supervise their child after the […]

Preschool Math

Preschool Math When a child starts preschool, they are invited into a whole new world of learning and exploration. The preschool environment is a place where they begin to learn the basics of what they will later learn in grade school. The preschool curriculum includes learning the alphabet and simple reading, learning to play and […]

PLAYGROUND SAFETY

Playground Safety Boo-boos happen. They are a nearly unavoidable part of childhood. And as every parent knows, children are more likely to get hurt at play than at rest. It is just a fact of life. And every teacher knows that the children in their care are more likely to get hurt on the playground […]

Early Childhood Education Programs

Early Childhood Education Programs As you watch your children grow, take those first steps, learn and play, your greatest hope is that they will carry that joy, curiosity and love of learning that you see now into their future lives. Naturally, you want to do everything that you can to help them achieve success and a […]

Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education

Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education One of the best indicators of a quality childcare provider is a good student teacher ratio. The student teacher ratio is simply the number of teachers or childcare professionals on hand at any given time in a childcare, preschool or daycare setting in relation to the number of […]

The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care

The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care As a parent, one of the things you may find yourself worrying about a lot is the health of your child. You are often overwhelmed by the constant reports of illnesses and “bugs” going around and want to find ways to prevent your child from becoming sick. […]

Parental Involvement in Education

Parental Involvement in Education Probably one of the most widely studied aspects of education practice is the positive effect that parental involvement in education has on a child’s overall academic and socialization success.  The positive link between parental involvement in education and the child’s academic success has been demonstrated in study after study for a […]