Daycare Archives - Lily Pond Country Day School

May 20, 2019

3 Early Math Skills Your Child Needs to Learn

It is easy for parents to end up underestimating the value of a good local daycare program, and when they are old enough, a quality preschool — the children are so young, aren’t these just places for them to socialize and play during the day? While unstructured play time and […]

April 30, 2019

Summer Camp Worries: Addressing Common Concerns

To make you feel a bit better about the benefits summer camps for young children can offer, let's take a look at the most common worries parents may have about enrolling their toddlers in this type of program.

February 28, 2019

Summer Camp Quiz: Which Type is Right For Your Preschooler?

Which type of summer program will be the best fit for your child's needs and interests? We hope this fun quiz will help to illuminate your child's tendencies and the kinds of camps you should look for.

February 5, 2019

Top 3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Daycare

A great day care center can make a huge difference for your family, providing peace of mind for you and your partner and a fun, safe, and educational opportunity for your child.

January 9, 2019

At a Loss for Childcare? Consider These Options

Instead of plopping a child in front of the TV or a tablet, organized programs can keep kids active and learning in these important, formative years of childhood development.

December 13, 2018

The Secret Benefits Of Storytelling In Daycare And Preschool

Having a quality preschool education or daycare program can be essential to your child’s future. In fact, 80% of children who participated in preschool programs outperformed their peers who did not participate in high-quality early care and education programs. Finding a high-quality preschool program with developmentally significant daycare activities is […]

December 4, 2018

Germs and Daycare: Do They Have to Go Hand-in-Hand?

It's certainly true that many children experience an uptick in colds and other illnesses once they start going to daycare or even preschool. But there are things parents and staff members can do to alleviate these health risks.

Preschool children playing dress up, which is important for education and development

October 22, 2018

How Playing Dress-Up Can Actually Help Your Child Learn

Dressing up in costumes is not just for Halloween and playdates - it also has great developmental value for preschoolers and toddlers.

School lunch box for preschooler or toddler kids with healthy food in the form of funny faces

October 11, 2018

5 Preschool Lunch-Packing Tips for Busy Parents (and Picky Kids!)

Looking for quick, stress-free lunch ideas for your preschooler or toddler? Here are a few quick ideas to improve your (and your child's) life.

March 6, 2018

Nanny vs. Daycare: Which is Right for your Child?

Trying to decide between hiring a nanny and enrolling your child in a local daycare center? Surprisingly, daycare costs can be cheaper and provide immense extra benefits, from educational focus, social development, licensed care and scheduling flexibility.

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