Archive for the ‘Brookline daycare’ Category

Taking the First Step in Fostering Daycare Friendships

Monday, September 28th, 2009

A major benefit of having a youngster enrolled in a Brookline childcare program is the opportunity to develop friendships.  Even at such a young age, these relationships play an important role in a child’s emotional and social development.  While there are many opportunities to interact within the Brookline child care facility, it’s also beneficial for children to have the chance to continue their friendships outside of daycare. While much of the bonding process is up to the children, parents can help nurture budding friendships.

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Keeping Kids Healthly in Daycare

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

With cooler weather on the way, cold and flu season is approaching quickly. In addition to finding family daycare, Brookline parents should also consider measures for safeguarding the health of their little ones. In any Brookline childcare center or elsewhere, when young children congregate together, it’s to be expected that sniffles and such will be shared. There are simple steps that can be taken by childcare centers, Brookline families and children alike to keep sickness to a minimum however.

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Winding the summer down with fun activities

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

As the warm days of summer wind down and families face a busy Fall, make the most of your time together before the children return to their daycare program or enter preschool in Brookline.  Even if your child attends day care in Brookline year round, summer offers so many opportunities to spend time together and create lasting memories.  With a few items on hand in your home or taking advantage of local resources, it’s easy to share fun summertime activities.

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How important is daycare turnover rate?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

There are so many things to consider when looking for quality daycare in Boston.  It is important to remember one more item in addition to common considerations such as scheduling, cost, curriculum.  Parents should ask about the turnover rate for teachers at any Boston daycare center they consider.

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Why consider Spanish bilingual education for your youngster.

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Young children benefit greatly from exposure to many cultures and languages.  Their emerging skills are uniquely ready to reap the greatest benefits of a bilingual education.  In addition to retaining and comprehending a new language with greater ease than older children, infants, toddlers, preschool and even pre-K aged kids can strengthen development of their overall verbal/language skills when exposed to more than one language at daycare in Brookline.

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