If you’re considering putting your child in daycare, you may wonder when it is the best time to enroll. While Children’s Academy takes children as young as six weeks, most pediatricians consider six months to be the youngest beneficial age to enroll an infant in daycare. Parents of early preschool children (around the age of […]
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The Week of the Young Child is a special time dedicated to honoring the importance of early childhood education and celebrating the remarkable journey of young children. For daycare facilities, this annual celebration holds immense significance, serving as a reminder of the crucial role they play in shaping the lives of young learners. What is
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In honor of International Woman’s Day, let’s take a moment to explore the remarkable contributions of Ella Baker to early childhood education and discover why her legacy remains relevant and vital today. Ella Baker was a force to be reckoned with—a grassroots organizer, civil rights leader, and fierce advocate for social justice. Amidst her many
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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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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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Another summer has flown by, and now it’s time to look forward to the fall. Back-to-school savings are front and center in grocery stores and first-day of school photos are flooding every social media page. Even if you don’t have school-aged children yet, the back-to-school season gets every parent thinking: how can I best prepare
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