If you want to find more ways to keep your child entertained when they're not in school, it may be a good idea to look at after-school programs in your community. These programs offer stimulation, events and activities, and a safe environment for your kid. There are programs available for a wide range of ages. Here are some reasons to invest in an after-school program: It Keeps Your Kid Busy
27 January 2020
The foster care program is filled with tons of kids who are seeking a safe and comfortable home. If you have toyed with the idea of fostering some kids before, then now may be the perfect chance for you to consider it. But why? This article will take a closer look at three benefits of fostering children. Ready to learn some more? If so, then read on. You Can Grow Your Family
24 September 2019
There are many ways in which child day care centers can elevate themselves, their level of care, their teachers, and their standing/ranking in the child care world. One of those ways is through obtaining NAEYC accreditation. NAEYC stands for "National Association for the Education of Young Children." The following explains why you should care if your chosen center is already NAEYC or is attempting to become an NAEYC center. All of the Teachers Have to Have a Higher Education
17 March 2019
Do you have little children still at home? If so, do you find that you are staying home most of the time? Perhaps you have gotten into a boring routine, spending your days watching things like old television shows and soap operas. You might even find yourself thinking things like, I went to college for this boring life? Or, I never considered that being a stay-at-home mom would be this boring. Those thoughts might make you feel guilty.
26 April 2018
If you are a daycare director or teacher, it is your job to keep your students safe at all times. The summer time presents unique challenges for keeping your students safe. Here are three ways that you can reduce summer injuries at your daycare this year. #1 Learn About Dangerous Insects The first way that you can reduce summer injuries is by learning about the dangerous insects that come out in your area during the summer months.
4 July 2016
Bullying is a hard problem to face when your child is in daycare, but hearing that your child is the bully can also be an emotionally exasperating situation. Understanding how these behaviors begin and how you can stop them can help make their daycare experience more effective. Avoid Explaining It Away When you hear that your child is behaving in an aggressive way towards children at daycare, your first reaction is likely to be one of disbelief.
24 May 2016
More than 12 million preschoolers are in some sort of child care arrangement, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If your child is one of the millions included in that stat, understanding how to find the best care possible is essential. But, you knew that already, right? Even though you know you want the best for your little learner, you might need some help figuring out which center is "right" for your child.
18 May 2016
One of the most common problems you will run into while providing child care for working families is when your toddlers don't listen. Having children of various ages and in various stages of their development, you are going to have days when no one seems to listen to what you are saying. Though this is very frustrating, there are creative ways to cut back on these situations. Below is a list of simple and creative tricks you can use to ensure that the children in your care listen to you more often than not.
21 April 2016