Child care programs provide safe, nurturing environments when mom or dad is away. Right? Of course. But, what else does your local child care center offer? Early childhood education and care programs often provide much more than parents think. These ‘extras’ add to your little learner’s experience, helping her to grow and develop. Check out these not so well-known parts of the daycare day.
At-School Field Trips
Some centers bring experts into the classroom for a ‘field trip’ without ever leaving school.…
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You’ve bought a backpack, labeled your child’s lunchbox and have taken a tour of the school. No, your child isn’t getting ready for kindergarten, she’s starting daycare. If this is your child’s first time in out-of-the-home care, you can making the prep fun! How? Check out these tips that will help to prepare your little one for her first day of daycare.
Pretend. The national early childhood organization Zero to Three suggests using pretend play as a way to get young children ready for preschool or child care.…
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Starting preschool can be intimidating for many children because they are anxious about being alone without their parents and about being around new people. There are things that you can do to help your child feel more comfortable with their new adventure into preschool though. The following guide walks you through a few ways to make the transition from home to preschool easier for your child.
Go for a Tour…
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