One of the biggest misconceptions about child care is that it is just a form of child supervision, like babysitting. And in some cases, that may actually be true. Not all child care centers are created equal. And not all child care centers hold themselves up to the current standards of quality child care practices. […]
School Age Childcare
March 30, 2016 By
School Age Childcare School age childcare programs are fun programs and engaging programs that kindergarten children and older can attend before school, after school, and during the summer and holiday breaks. Often, parents who have work schedules or family situations that make it difficult for an adult or guardian to supervise their child after the […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
January 24, 2016 By
Kindergarten Readiness Since birth, your child has been soaking up a lot of knowledge. Much of this knowledge isn’t taught in schools. Though we may not think of it in these terms, something as seemingly simple as learning to crawl and then taking those first steps requires both a tremendous amount of biological development, growth […]
The Benefits of Preschool Programs
January 2, 2016 By
The Benefits of Preschool Programs Academic research and studies into healthy child development has continued to record the positive impact that preschool programs have on the development of children. The developmental benefits are not just academic. Preschool programs have been shown to impact nearly every area of a child’s life, learning and development, even many […]
Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education
December 14, 2015 By
Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education One of the best indicators of a quality childcare provider is a good student teacher ratio. The student teacher ratio is simply the number of teachers or childcare professionals on hand at any given time in a childcare, preschool or daycare setting in relation to the number of […]
Winter Safety Tips For Kids
November 15, 2015 By
Winter Safety Tips for Kids Though it can sometimes be very cold and nasty, depending on where you live, winter can offer you and your family a variety of fun outdoor activities and experiences that rival those of the summer months. From snowball fights to snowboarding and skiing trips, no matter what you plan for, […]
The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care
October 6, 2015 By
The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care As a parent, one of the things you may find yourself worrying about a lot is the health of your child. You are often overwhelmed by the constant reports of illnesses and “bugs” going around and want to find ways to prevent your child from becoming sick. […]
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool
September 26, 2015 By
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool For both parents and their children, starting preschool is an exciting milestone that brings great joy and pride. But, for both parents and children, the first day can also arrive with some anxieties. The start of preschool is likely the first time parent and child have been separated […]
Child Care Safety
July 25, 2015 By
Child Care Safety When taking care of children, we can recognize that boo-boos happen. While injuries and accidents are a part of growing up when you’re a kid, ideally we minimize the severity and frequency of accidents in order to keep the children happy and healthy. Our job is to prevent injuries and promote child […]
Outdoor Play at Noah’s Ark
July 15, 2015 By
Having Fun With Outdoor Play Sunshine, green grass and fresh air is an important part in the day of a child at Noah’s Ark Child Center. The children love their outdoor play time. Little bikers follow the figure 8 track as they master coordination and pedaling. Climbers tackle the rock wall and the challenge of the “zipper” on the […]