The 21st century is hurtling toward the beginning of its third decade, and some pretty massive strides are being made in the arenas of equality and diversity. One of the things currently being pondered by many facilities involved in childcare is how to make education, especially in the early years, a little less gendered. It’s remarkable how early the stereotyping sets in — and more and more educators and parents are beginning to understand the damage done when half the children are taught to prize ‘pretty’ while the other half are taught to embody ‘brave’.…
Research indicates that a child’s development depends largely on the experiences they have during their first few formative years. As a working parent selecting daycare for your child could be one of the most significant decisions that you will ever make.
Take the following into consideration when selecting a daycare for your child.
Visit several day care centers
Try to visit different day care programs before you make a final decision.…
Want to give the children you look after a spooky time this Halloween? While activities like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are off the cards, there’s still plenty you can do. From easy crafts to scary party games, there’s something for every child in your care, no matter how old they are or what they enjoy. Read on for three of the best Halloween activities for child care providers, along with details on exactly how to set them up.…
