Halloween Safety for Kids: 12 Tips Every Parent Should Have Ready Halloween is a favorite night for our Ducks and their families, and for us too. Nothing beats a tiny pumpkin ringing a neighbor’s doorbell for the first time. But Halloween safety for kids starts before the doorbell even rings, and one of the biggest […]

Inquiry-Based Learning: What Separates Quality Early Learning From Supervised Play If you are touring early learning centers, they can start to blur together: bright rooms, friendly teachers, bins of toys, and a cheerful daily schedule. On the surface, a lot of programs look the same. The real difference is usually not something you can spot […]

7 Ways Our Preschool Curriculum Helps Children Grow Every parent touring preschools asks some version of the same question: What will my child actually do here all day? The answer lies in the curriculum, the plan behind a child’s day that shapes the activities, the classroom, and the way teachers guide play to encourage learning.  […]

Young children may ask for help in very different ways than adults. Here’s how to stay in tune with your child and provide the support they need.

Helping Your Child Grow: Understanding Child Development Milestones From their first wobbly steps to their first full sentence, your child’s earliest years are packed with growth that happens in plain sight. Rolling over, crawling, walking, and talking are all important milestones, and watching them unfold is one of the great joys of parenting.  Knowing what […]

Keeping Kids Safe Outdoors: Essential Summer Safety Tips for Kids in Daycare Hooray for summer—time to head outside and have some fun in the sun! By spending a few minutes learning about ways to protect your family against common seasonal hazards—from sunburn and dehydration to avoidable injuries and accidents—you can keep the good times going […]