Consistency is always talked about when it comes to raising children. From the time they are born, as parents our goals shift to keep our child in a consistent environment. For children in childcare, a stable and predictable environment is vital for their emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Year-round childcare offers children the opportunity to […]
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Picking the right kindergarten is an important decision for your child’s future and your family’s happiness. Kindergarten is where your child will start their school journey, learn new skills, and make friends. It’s also a place where your family’s daily schedule and needs must fit well. Taking time to choose the right school can make
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As a parent, one of my fundamental responsibilities is to ensure my child’s well-being, and this includes taking them to their doctor appointments, especially for well-child visits. These visits provide preventive care that lay the foundation for my child’s lifelong health. Not only do these checkups have a profound impact on my child’s development and
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The start of a new school year can be both exciting and stressful for children. They face changes like a new classroom, different teachers, and unfamiliar peers. For some, it might even mean starting at a new school entirely. During these transitions, it’s normal for children to feel anxious or overwhelmed. As parents and grandparents,
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As the summer comes to an end and the days grow longer, August beckons families to venture outdoors and embrace the beauty of the season with their child. It also leads to thoughts on how to prepare and adjust to daycare. You can do both with these daycare-approved fun ideas that promise to delight kids
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A great childcare teacher possesses a unique set of characteristics and qualities that enable them to provide exceptional care and support for young children. Check out our list of some of the key things we look for when we are hiring our childcare teachers here at Training Wheels Childcare. What Characteristics Does a Great Childcare
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Kids are little sponges, learning and growing from everything they see. There are so many things little kids learn in the first few years of their life, especially when they are enrolled in a daycare center. There are many organic opportunities to develop key skills that are important for children to learn. Check out these
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Making sure a childcare provider is licensed is very important when deciding where to send your child. A licensed childcare center is required to meet certain standards when it comes to things like safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and staff accreditation. But can’t you count on all of those standards being met in an unlicensed center as
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Searching for a daycare center can be frustrating and worrisome as you consider what the best place is for your child. Websites can say all the right things, and daycare tours can seem great, but do you want to know what the best way to learn about a daycare center is? Parent reviews! And we’ve
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Early childhood development happens all throughout a child’s early years; whether it is handled well or not lands on the shoulders of their caretakers, though. Inattention or a lack of consideration on the part of a parent or caretaker can leave a child lagging behind developmentally for years; but attention to detail, intentionality and a
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