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Getting your preschooler to exercise

Today, preschoolers spend a lot of time in front of the television and the computer, playing games and watching cartoons. In doing so, kids hardly get time to do the thing that they are meant to do %u2013 run, jump, hop, skip and play. Gone are the days when childhood meant running around the woods and exploring the neighborhood. Today, parents are too worried to send the kids next door to play. The downside of all this is that kids, especially preschoolers do not get adequate exercise. (Read more about Getting your preschooler to exercise)

 

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Playground Safety

Playing on the playground is one of the most fun and enjoyable activities for young children. However parents and guardians need to cognizant of the safety measures and regulations that must be followed in order to ensure child safety. (Read more about Playground Safety)

 

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!


The Catherine Cook School

Contact Michael RobertsContact Michael Roberts The Catherine Cook School
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
Call 312-266-3381

The Catherine Cook School is a place where everyone knows your child's name -- and yours! We are a school where students thrive in small classes and imbibe a truly joyful approach to learning and community. Our rigorous curriculum introduces world languages before first grade, builds mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking, stimulates creativity in the visual and performing arts, and uses the best of instructional technology to expand the possibilities of learning. Our academic program centers on age-appropriate experiential learning and independent thinking, augmented by rich opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning.


Hilltop Montessori

Executive Michele ScottExecutive Michele Scott Hilltop Montessori
112 Olmsted St
Birmingham, AL 35242
Call 205-437-9343

The Montessori classroom uses concrete materials that are self-correcting and allow the children to learn at their own pace. These materials help the child to see, touch, feel, and freely explore their environments without the teacher's intervention. The Montessori teacher provides individual instruction within set guidelines. The children learn self respect, respect for others, and respect for their environment. Montessori methods and materials promote an inner discipline and self-motivation.


Adventures in Music

Director  Director Adventures in Music
611 East Carlson Street, Ste. 116
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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We are the largest music school in Cheyenne, Wyoming because we offer both group and private piano lessons in a fun, encouraging environment using state-of-the-art digital technology and the Harmony Road® music course for students 18 months through adult. Acoustic guitar lessons are offered for children age 10-12. Students will study from the excellent guitar method book "H.O.T. Hands on Training" by Nancy Lee Marsters. Introduce your 3-5½ year old child to a variety of unique learning experiences in a nurturing, exciting environment. Our elite preschool, offers standards driven curriculum, kindergarten preparation, creative arts, music, movement and coordination. A weekly Harmony Road® piano lesson is included.


Christina Kent Early Childhood Center

Director Christina KentDirector Christina Kent Christina Kent Early Childhood Center
423 Third Street S.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Call (505) 242-0557

Mission: To provide low-cost childcare, education and nutritional services to the children of low-income working families in a safe and nurturing environment.


Children's House - Montessori School

Contact Cathy Lopez-CoolingContact Cathy Lopez-Cooling Children's House - Montessori School
2848 Grubb Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Call (302) 529-9259

The Montessori Method is a special way of teaching children. Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the philosophy believes that every child can learn and that each child deserves a learning environment tailored toward their needs. Children have the natural desire to learn and Montessori teaches that children can be both educated and challenged in a loving, supportive environment without depriving them of the joy of discovery.


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.


Alice's Wonderland Creative Learning Center

Directory ALICE COXDirectory ALICE COX Alice's Wonderland Creative Learning Center
1065 S.W. 4th
Moore, OK 73160
Call (405) 794-4353

Our mission is for every child to be loved, for it is love that builds the strongest foundation for all of life. Because every child has a special purpose and destiny in life, they need a safe and nurturing environment to grow up in. We seek to provide that environment%u2014to inspire children to learn and create, to discover and explore, to trust and to love, to hope and to dream. Our Christian atmosphere helps strengthen these qualities, as we strive to make every opportunity possible for each child to develop the ability to successfully accomplish goals in all areas of life. %u201CYou leave %u2018em%u2014we%u2019ll love %u2018em!%u201D


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.