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Childcare is an Essential Service
When a major snow storm immobilizes a metropolitan area, citizens are generally advised to stay at home unless one "absolutely must go out". Community events are rescheduled, schools cancel classes, many roads become impassable, people remain at home and the area...
World Peace Begins in Early Childhood
In 2000 a Polish graphic designer submitted an image to an international art competition sponsored by the 'Museum on the Seam for Dialogue, Understanding and Coexistence'. The image is pictured on the right of this page. From there the image has been shared...
How children learn?
How do people learn? Chances are if you ask almost anyone, they will tell you they learn best by doing. This is a commonality across all ages, genders, cultures, ages and disciplines. The best way to learn to make a pie is to make a pie. One can certainly be told...
Wet, Wild, Wonderful Waterplay in Summer Childcare Programs
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a magic time for children. Long, warm days invite outdoor play and an opportunity to cool off in the sprinkler or wading pool. Children in childcare centers are often limited in access to the joy of getting wet. Providing access to...
Toilet Training in Child Learning Centers
Child Learning Centers have a major influence in a child's experience of toilet training. Becoming "potty trained" is a major milestone in a child (and parent's) life. Being able to use the toilet like all the older members of a child's family can create a feeling of...
Bonding and Attachment in Early Learning Centers
Early Learning Centers that offer care for infants and toddlers must attend to the all important process of bonding and attachment. The critical importance of secure bonding and a strong, secure emotional attachment between parents and infants is common knowledge and...
Preschool to Kindergarten Transition
Preschool a Necessary Prerequisite for Entering Kindergarten As a result of the advances in educational expectations that over the last 20 years, prerequisites for five year old children entering kindergarten has accelerated dramatically. In order to meet these Pre-K...
No Screens Policy at James’ Place Child Development Center
Early Childhood Development and Media Access According to experts in early childhood development, brain development between ages birth and age 3 is exponential. This critical period lays the foundation for brain functioning the remainder of a child's life. Research...
Benefits of Quality Childcare
This information comes from the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development and reflects information contained in a 2007 report by Ellen S. Peisner-Feinberg, Ph.D. Although the study is 10 years old, subsequent research has reinforced these findings. HIGH QUALITY...
Specialist Services – A Mother’s Testimonial
"My adopted son, 'A', is brilliant, charming and highly active. But he was born addicted to methadone so he also has impulse issues. I have to work to support my family, so 'A' has to be in daycare. As he grew to be a toddler, 'A' used his intelligence to disrupt...