There are dozens of daycares in the Crestwood area. How do you know which is best for your family? The needs of every family and child are different, so there’s no right or wrong answer when choosing a daycare. However, there are a few factors that most families consider. Location: Undeniably, a daycare that is […]
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If you’re considering putting your child in daycare, you may wonder when you should enroll them. While Crestwood Preschool Academy takes children as young as six weeks, many pediatricians recommend six months as the youngest age to enroll an infant in daycare. Parents of early preschool children (around the age of three to five) who
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All children desire to understand the world around them. Babies learn to push and pull objects, toddlers love to roll and bounce balls, and young children want to discover if they can fly if they jump off the playground. There is scientific proof that teaching science at young ages is beneficial for childhood development. Here
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Most children have no problem finding creative ways to get their energy out. It might be jumping on the couch, tearing through the house, or wrestling with a sibling. As children get a little bit older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment instead of physical activity. But just because children have
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Parents instinctively know reading is beneficial to children, but it’s hard to find time to read between all the duties of your job, kid’s activities, and household duties. However, research shows how reading to children positively impacts their lives. Here are just a few. Reading Builds Language Skills Since children learn almost everything from adults,
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Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. They scribble on the walls and smear mud on the backyard fence. They mix all the paint or Play-Doh colors together to create new colors. They cut endless pieces of paper and paste them together with glue. Is all this just a mess,
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You may enjoy spontaneity in your job or social life. However, children need the consistency of a structured routine in order to flourish and learn essential life skills. Consistency and routine can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent because there are endless options for how to fill your day. But it’s precisely the
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Most people think reading is an early marker of intellectual and educational success. However, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. The conclusions are so strong that now experts are saying math needs to be emphasized over reading in early childhood education. Here is what the
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Choosing the right childcare can feel overwhelming, but there’s great satisfaction in finding the best childcare fit and confidence in the childcare provided. Here are some beginning steps to choosing childcare. Learn the Types of Childcare There is more than one option for childcare. You could hire a friend or nanny, or enroll in home
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Every parent wants their child to grow up to be happy and successful. While early childhood education doesn’t guarantee success, there is also significant evidence that points to success stemming from education and positive relationships in early childhood. At Crestwood Preschool Academy, we come alongside you in raising your child to succeed in life! Here
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