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Obesity

Childhood obesity presents significant health risks later in life. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that childhood obesity increases the risks of developing Heart disease, caused by: high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure Type 2 diabetes, Asthma, Sleep apnea and Social discrimination. (Read more about Obesity)

 

Park Street School

Contact Tracy BradleyContact Tracy Bradley Park Street School
67 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
Call 617-523-7577

What makes an education remarkable? Passionate teachers, an engaging curriculum, committed parents and a strong vision are essential. Appealing spaces and places to learn are valuable, and location is important. Harder to define but equally vital is a sense of spirit, community and purpose. Welcome to Park Street School and Park Street Kids, a continuous, integrated Christian-based education for children, toddler through sixth grade. Park Street School and Park Street Kids are grounded in a content-rich curriculum that lays a foundation of knowledge, built upon and expanded in each grade. Our children engage in hands-on activities, learn to think creatively and solve problems methodically. Their growth as unique individuals academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically is fostered with intention in a nurturing environment. They develop a strong sense of self and place, learning to invest in their communities and the world around them.


William R Lowe Childcare Enrichment Center

Contact Julie SpinelliContact Julie Spinelli William R Lowe Childcare Enrichment Center
2630 Normal Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
Call 406-896-5820

William R Lowe Childcare and Enrichment Center is a state-registered facility. Our objective is to provide love and opportunities for children that parents would provide if they were free to do so. We work hard to help each child develop an interest in learning, and a desire to do their best in all that they do. We promote each child's physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well being, hoping to develop a healthy positive self-esteem that will enable each child to be happy and successful throughout his or her life.


Seagulls School Early Education Center

Contact Lisa UeyharaContact Lisa Ueyhara Seagulls School Early Education Center
1130 Alapai St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Call (808) 533-0004

The Early Education Center is Hawaii's largest and most conveniently located childcare center. Constructed by the City and County of Honolulu it has been operated by Seagull Schools since it opened in 1986. The Early Education Center is open to the public. You do not need to be a government employee to enroll your child and children in diapers are welcome. The school is licensed for 264 children aged 18 months to 5 years by the Department of Human Services and is among the elite centers accredited by the NAEYC. Located in the heart of Honolulu's capital and business district, the center resembles a beautifully landscaped village that is an oasis of green amongst the City's high-rise buildings.


North Queen Anne Child Care

Director Royale GueswelDirector Royale Gueswel North Queen Anne Child Care
3200 3rd Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119
Call 206-281-2919

We have been and always will be a ministry of FFMC with supervision from the Local Board of Administration. We are advised by the Child Care Committee whose members include Seattle area educators, business people, and parents. Our belief is that every child should have an opportunity to experience learning in a safe and nurturing environment and will work with families in need of financial assistance.


Child Day Care Center

 Mount Olive Mount Olive Mount Olive Child Development Center, Inc.
30 Battles Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Call (860) 549-4380

The MOCDC Inc. is comprised of seven (7) day care center programs which include (2) Kindergarten Programs (2) Pre-School and (3) Toddler Programs and (2) Summer Programs. We are a federally funded, non-profit organization, under the guidelines of the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services. We are governed by a Board of Directors (The Mount Olive Chilld Development Center, Incorporated). The purpose of the program is to provide comprehensive, high quality day care to children and their families.


Canterbury School

 Canterbury School Canterbury School Canterbury School
360 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Call 404-522-5659

Canterbury School is an independent non-profit private school located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Canterbury School is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for children age six weeks to eight years old. We are proud of our small school community and honored to have served Atlanta's youth for over 50 years!


Kids' Co-Op

Contact Teri JohnstonContact Teri Johnston Kids' Co-Op
4316 N. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Call 702-656-6600

Mission Statement Kids' Co-op is a 501 (c) (3) organization committed to enriching the lives of Las Vegas children and strengthening their families through its developmentally appropriate Preschool and Kindergarten programs, through parent education and through community service.


Wonderland Learning Centers

Contact K ClarkContact K Clark Wonderland Learning Centers
8701 Fenkell
Detroit, MI 48238
Call 313-934-4478

Our program is geared toward developing the total child. Fundamentally, this is achieved by meeting these goals: -Academic Development -Motor Development -Visual Development -Language Development -Personality Development -Perception Development Our program is also designed to help children excel academically. It fosters emotional, social and psychological maturation through: -Outdoor Free Play -Storytelling -Group Experiences -Field Trips -Computers -Dance -Creative Art Activities -Meals -Language Experiences -Nap Time -Organized Play -Science Experiences -Music Activities -Summer Camp


Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center

Executive Chris AmiraultExecutive Chris Amirault Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center
150 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Call 401-521-5460

Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is a community preschool and kindergarten designed to meet the needs of working families in the greater Providence community. Our program offers full time quality care and education that stimulates learning in all areas of a child%u2019s development. Teachers blend meaningful learning experiences, developmentally appropriate practices and a nurturing atmosphere to create a safe and creative learning environment.


Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center

Director Delores Director Delores Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center
205 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Call 540-434-5268

Peace of Mind Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care is known in the community for providing individualized care and attention. Our low teacher to child ratio enables us to be an active partner in your child%u2019s development, "where care and learning go hand in hand".