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. […]
Preschool Math
March 2, 2016 By
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 […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
January 24, 2016 By
Kindergarten Readiness Since birth, your child has been soaking up a lot of knowledge. Much of this knowledge isn’t taught in schools. Though we may not think of it in these terms, something as seemingly simple as learning to crawl and then taking those first steps requires both a tremendous amount of biological development, growth […]
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool
September 26, 2015 By
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool For both parents and their children, starting preschool is an exciting milestone that brings great joy and pride. But, for both parents and children, the first day can also arrive with some anxieties. The start of preschool is likely the first time parent and child have been separated […]
Parental Involvement in Education
September 6, 2015 By
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 […]
Preparing for School
June 2, 2015 By
Preparing for School Tips Your child is reaching school age, and it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your child to start school. At Noah’s Ark Child Center, we have some tips and tricks for preparing your child for school. Preparing for School Essentials Teach your child to wash his hands frequently, most […]
Preschool Programs in Reno: Find the Perfect Fit
May 18, 2015 By
Preschool Programs in Reno: How to Find the Perfect Fit There are many options for your child’s early education, and it can be frustrating to try and sort through all of the different child care providers for preschool programs in Reno. Here are some questions parents can ask themselves to find the right preschool program […]