DAYTRIPPING With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan for a day or a weekend away with your little one(s)! Whether it is a fun ride with family to lull an infant to sleep in the car seat or an adventure with preschoolers, there are many local […]
Spring has finally arrived! With Earth Day being celebrated globally this month, now is the perfect time to start planning a garden with your family! The benefits of gardening are endless. Here are just a few of the benefits that children reap having the opportunity to work in the garden: Building self-confidence […]
Babysitting Co-ops A very common question in any childcare center . . . “Do you know anyone that babysits?” While some early childhood programs do allow babysitting by staff and teachers, other programs do not permit this at all. What is a viable solution to this dilemma? The answer may be simple (contingent upon the […]
v It’s never easy for a teacher or school administrator to tell a parent that his/her child took a fall while at school; however, in the world of infants and toddlers it is an everyday occurrence. The statistics are staggering, but it is reassuring that it is completely appropriate and part of development. […]
Car Seat Safety Choosing the right car seat and/or booster is essential to your child’s safety. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of child deaths in the United States; hence, the importance of selecting the right car seat is paramount. There are four types of car seats: Rear-facing car seat (infant […]
There is a myriad of information to consider when selecting an early childhood program. An indication of a program’s philosophy is their approach to art. The easiest way to discern this is by paying close attention to the display of art projects. While art is often displayed on bulletin boards to present an inviting classroom, […]