Getting outside is one of the best things you can do for you and the family. Here in Waterford, we have a great Parks and Rec department and some awesome outdoor spots to choose from. The rainy spring is ending and it’s about time to head out and enjoy the outdoors! Whether you’re looking for [&
Finding the right childcare for your little one can be stressful. How will you know if you’ve found a good fit? What can I expect my child to do while I’m away? These are all questions that go through a parent’s mind (and more!) when looking at daycares. The fact is, finding childcare can be [
Working in daycare is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. When you get to spend your entire day with kids, even you, the adult, will learn something new. Getting the chance to help those littles grow and learn while their parents are at work is an honor. Not just anyone can take care […
Leaving your kid in someone else’s care is really, really hard. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a mama fresh off of maternity leave or a stay-at-home parent that has children in preschool. When you are entrusting someone else entirely to care for your child without you there, well, that’s n
First off, you might be wondering, “What in the world is a ‘busy board’?” Well, let us tell you. Busy boards, also known as Sensory Boards, are just one of the wonderful little contraptions we absolutely love in toddler care. They are amazing developmental tools used for fine-tuning motor sk
While we are all about keeping the kids busy, sometimes quiet time is needed. But quiet time doesn’t need to mean nap time (even if parents do savor that time)! There are so many activities out there to keep the kiddos quietly occupied. During daycare, there are plenty of times we get the kids tog
Did you know daycare has been around since the 1800s? It’s true. Believe it or not, they first started in France way back in the 1840s. However, it didn’t really start to catch on in the U.S. until WWII. During that time, many women had to come to work in the factories while their husbands [&hel
Being stuck inside because the weather is uncooperative can really be a downer for youngsters. Instead of your kids being bored or turning to television for entertainment, why not provide them with some healthy diversions? Here’s how to turn those boring, rainy days into opportunities for fun and
Believe it or not, there are a number of items you already have in your home that your kids can use for crafts, sensory play, and even learning. You can achieve the same level of fun we have here at preschool without ever spending a dime! Below, we’ll provide some examples of some great at-home, [
The toddler years are probably some of the most frustrating times of trying to communicate with your child (other than those teenage years, of course). They’re learning how to speak, how to form words, trying really hard to tell us what they want — while at the same time — we are tryin