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A Curriculum That Supports Real Learning in Early Childhood

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High-quality childcare goes far beyond supervision. While safety and care are essential, what truly sets an exceptional daycare apart is the learning environment it provides. Long before children ever enter kindergarten, they are building the foundations for how they think, communicate, solve problems, and relate to others. The curriculum they experience during these early years […]

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The Best Holiday Books for Children at Training Wheels Childcare

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The holiday season is the perfect time to give a gift that lasts far longer than December: a good book. Reading with children from birth through age five is one of the most powerful ways to support brain development, language growth, emotional bonding, and early literacy skills. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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Meeting Children’s Sensory Needs During the Holidays: A Parent’s Guide

Early Childhood Development /

The holiday season is filled with joy, excitement, gatherings, and endless new activity but for young children, especially those with heightened sensory needs, it is overwhelming. It is completely normal for little ones to feel overloaded. At Training Wheels Childcare, we see how experiences shape children’s behavior and emotional regulation, and we want families to

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Thankful Hearts: Nurturing Gratitude and Empathy at Home and in Daycare

Daycare, Language Development /

Teaching Thankfulness Beyond the Holiday Table Thanksgiving is the season of gratitude but for young children, thankfulness is something they can learn and practice all year long. At Training Wheels Childcare, we believe gratitude is one of the most meaningful early lessons a child can learn. It strengthens relationships, builds emotional awareness, and fosters a

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Staying Healthy This Season: Preventing Illness in Young Children

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Why Health Matters More in the Colder Months As temperatures drop and families spend more time indoors, colds, coughs, and sniffles tend to make their seasonal return. Young children, especially those in group care settings, are still building their immune systems—so they’re naturally more susceptible to viruses. At Training Wheels Childcare, we know that keeping

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Supporting Each Other When Routines Change with the Season

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As autumn arrives and daylight hours shrink, many families notice a shift in daily rhythms. Mornings are darker, evenings come sooner, and bedtime routines can feel a little off. Children may wake earlier or later than usual, struggle to settle at night, or feel extra tired during the day. At Training Wheels Childcare, we understand

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Celebrating Kindness with Infants and Toddlers: Teaching gratitude and kindness in October

Childcare Licensing /

As fall colors brighten and Thanksgiving approaches, October is the perfect time to nurture gratitude and kindness in our youngest children. At Training Wheels Childcare, we know that even babies and toddlers can begin to develop early social-emotional skills when caregivers model thankfulness and kindness. These first lessons help children feel secure, build empathy, and

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You’re Doing a Great Job, Parents: Training Wheels Childcare Is a Gift to Your Child

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The start of a new school year is always filled with a mix of excitement and nerves for children and parents alike. For many of today’s young children, their earliest years were shaped by the unique challenges of COVID-19. Parenting during a pandemic has been anything but easy, and yet here you are, making thoughtful

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Car Seat Safety: An Essential Extension of Early Childhood Education

Parents and Childcare /

When we think of childcare and early childhood education, images of classrooms, story time, and playgrounds often come to mind. Yet one of the most critical aspects of keeping young children safe happens not inside the classroom, but on the road to Training Wheels Childcare. Car seat safety is a life-saving measure that deserves the

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