Copyright (c) 2014 Eli Gali
When parents go around the table during the Thanksgiving meal asking everyone what they are thankful for, do not forget to say that you are thankful you found the ideal day care for your child or children. If you ask a lot of parents, it was not an easy choice and the search was very stressful. You know your children are in the best hands possible.
Even though you are going to be off from work the day after Thanksgiving, your learning center will be accepting their students just like they would on any other day. This gives you a very rare day to yourself to rest or even fight the crowds to do some early holiday shopping without the kids in tow.
You know all the children in the home ate very well on Thanksgiving. But you are also very happy to know that when you drop them off Friday morning the day care is very conscientious about children's health. They feel that nutrition and healthy eating habits are fundamental skills for kids, the learning center plays an important role in helping your child learn about and enjoy a variety of nutritious foods each day. Thursday's super-meal was a once yearly event.
Of course, if you have an infant being watched, you will not have to worry about the Thanksgiving stuffing, You know that your baby is safe and happy in a warm, secure and comforting setting. Her days are filled with lots of hugging, cuddling and singing.
Your toddler may have had fun playing with his sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, but once he is back at his day care, he will be back into his structured environment. His natural curiosity is encouraged with fun, hands-on activities. Manipulating toys and playing pretend are just some of the ways children discover more about the world. Plus, he gets to interact and socialize with children his own age.
If you have a child in the 'terrible two's' she may have told you how to make the turkey and set the table. She is now expressing her individuality. The learning center understands children in this age group very well. They are encouraged to observe, take things apart, build, create, draw and talk about what they have learned. There is always a patient teacher who is ready with all the answers to multiple 'why's.' They will not hear, 'Because I said so."
Pre-K is an especially fun and rewarding time for children. Their brains are like sponges that soak up everything around them. This is why is it paramount to select a day care or learning center that knows that teaching by example is the best way a child can learn about social issues. Bullying is not practiced nor allowed. No child is better than another just because he dresses differently. You know from your conversations with your child at home that she is being introduced to language, math, science and social skills in a natural sequence to encourage learning at a Pre-K pace.
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http://www.planetkidslc.com/ Planet Kids Learning Center is the premier daycare, child care and learning center in Boerne, TX. We believe that building positive childhood experiences are the foundation for a successful future. We're committed to delivering a safe and healthy learning environment that supports the care, education and recreation of children by partnering with families, the community and our employees.
