While there are many childcare options, two popular choices are daycare and nanny services. Let’s see how these compare! Cost: Daycare vs. Nanny Hiring a nanny can vary greatly when it comes to cost, depending on the qualifications and experience of the nanny, as well as the city and state. According to CARE.com, the average […]
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If you’re having trouble choosing a childcare option, you’re in good company! It can be hard to weigh factors like location, schedule, availability, and cost. Many quality childcare options in the Dixie Highway area meet this criterion, but let’s look at how daycare and home childcare compare. Location: Daycare vs. Home Childcare Everyone has different preferences
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When your child is with you, you control how their day goes, from meals and naps to play dates and TV shows. This can empower many parents, especially those with Type A personalities. When someone else is watching your child, it’s easy to wonder what occupies your child’s time. Are they learning? Getting physical activity?
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Parents instinctively know the importance of art for their children. From the time they are born, children are surrounded by various colors, shapes, and artwork: a trendy nursery, a colorful play mat, light-up toys, mirrors, and more! Children are drawn to colorful objects, books, and games. Children can outwardly express their creativity with paint, play-doh,
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We instinctively know that reading to your child is good, but the benefits are worth elaborating on. Here are five benefits of reading to children. Cognitive Development Cognitive development is “the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.” Reading improves cognitive skills and supports cognitive development by
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If you’re trying to decide on a preschool program for your child, you’re paying special attention to what curriculum each program uses. You want your child to receive the best early childhood education that prepares them for kindergarten and is playful and fun. That’s where our personalized curriculum comes in! Mother Goose Time We use
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Early preschool is a big deal for you and your little one! Even if your child has attended daycare before, their new classroom has more structure to help prepare them for kindergarten. Our qualified staff works through our exceptional curriculum, so they have a leg up on kindergarten material–but this may still be an adjustment
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Your toddler’s first day of daycare is coming up soon, and you want to make the transition as smoothly as possible. How do you prepare your child to be away from you during the day and help them have fun? Here are some expert tips. Visit Children’s Academy Childcare and Preschool We welcome visits from
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It’s hard to believe that six weeks ago, your precious angel was still cozy in its mother’s belly. The past month has been a roller coaster of emotions–both high and low–as well as adjusting to a new needy person in your life. There has been plenty to treasure, and plenty to look forward to. Whether
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There’s a lot that happens in summertime: vacations, summer bucket lists, playdates, pool days, trips to the zoo, and so much more. But before you know it, the school season has emerged, whether we like it or not! For some of us with young children, summer is so busy that when the calendar turns to
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