Daycare Archives - Lily Pond Country Day School

December 27, 2019

Let’s Get Moving: How to Encourage Physical Activity in Your Preschooler

Winter may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean your family should spend every day indoors. Getting enough physical activity year-round can improve health and wellness for everyone — and once your child starts preschool, it’s a good idea to get as much immune system support as possible. But because […]

July 30, 2019

5 Fun Family Activities to Try Before the Summer’s Over

Rather than allow everyone to sit around the house and get bored for days on end this summer, find a way to incorporate these fun family activities into your itinerary.

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.

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