Early Childhood Education

Which Is the Best Childcare: Daycare or Nanny Services?

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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Which Is Better, Daycare or Home Childcare?

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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Daycare vs. Homecare: What’s the Difference?

Choosing a childcare option can be overwhelming. In the South Louisville area, there are many daycare and home childcare options to place your children. But what is the difference between daycare and home childcare? What Is Daycare? Daycares are usually larger businesses with classrooms divided by age, such as infant (0-12 months), toddler (12-24 months), …

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A Day in the Life at Children’s Academy Childcare and Preschool

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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Expressive Art for Children: The Benefits

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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Benefits of Reading to Children

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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