Category Archives: Early Childhood Education
What Makes Ladybug Child Care Different
Posted on September 26, 2017 by Ladybug Child Care CenterThe Importance of Child Care The earliest years of your child’s life can be the most important for developing skills and learning good habits. Like any parent, you want a child care center with a caring staff and a promising education. Deciding between the dozens of child care centers in the south suburbs ...Continue Reading
Filed Under: About Ladybug, Early Childhood EducationWhy a Preschool Education Matters for Your Child
Posted on September 18, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterIf you’re like most parents, you already know that preschool matters for children. But, do you know why it matters? There are actually five main reasons why preschool is so vital for your child, including: Brain development occurs rapidly during the first four years of life Structure stimulates developm...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Classrooms, Early Childhood Education5 Benefits You Can Expect for Your Child Through Daily Enrichment Programs
Posted on September 4, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterPreschool is about more than just curriculum (but don’t get us wrong, curriculum matters too!). In fact, it should be about enrichment that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond. There are many benefits to choosing a child care or preschool that offers daily enrichment programs, including: Dive...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Classrooms, Early Childhood Education, Kindegarten Readiness, PlayDid You Know Dramatic Play Supports Literacy Development?
Posted on July 17, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterDramatic play, more commonly known as pretend play, is about more than just reenacting situations, engaging in imaginative activities, retelling stories, and singing songs. In fact, one of its most impressive benefits is the ability to support literacy and development in children. There are actually severa...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Early Childhood Education, PlayWhy Child Initiated Learning Matters, Especially in Preschool
Posted on June 26, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterIn the past, teachers exclusively directed learning, giving children instructions that they were to follow. But now, a new trend is taking over and it is here to stay: child initiated learning. Child initiated learning is understood as giving children the opportunity to plan and develop both their play and i...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Classrooms, Early Childhood EducationEnrichment Programs That Meet Your Child’s Growing Interests
Posted on June 19, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterIt can be difficult for your “little bug” to know what they’re interested in without proper exposure to a range of different things. And in reality, well-rounded enrichment programs early on are the key to well-rounded children. At Ladybug Child Care Centers, we believe in going outside of the box for ...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Classrooms, Early Childhood EducationAge Appropriate Playgrounds are for More Than Just Fun
Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterWhen it comes to playgrounds, age appropriate equipment is important to prevent injuries and give children activities that they can have fun doing. But, age appropriate playgrounds aren’t just about having fun! In fact, they aid in your child’s development in multiple ways, including: Emotional Develop...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Early Childhood Education, PlayNational Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Posted on May 22, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterYour Child Care Center Needs National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, and Here’s Why! When you’re comparing and contrasting various child care centers for your little one, only the best will do. And with so many different certifications flying around, it can be difficult to distinguish which is wh...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Certification, Early Childhood EducationHow Preschool Curriculum Matters More Than You Think
Posted on May 1, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterA high-quality preschool program is more important than just preparing your child for kindergarten or a resource that can care for your child while you’re at work. In fact, preschool and its curriculum serve as an essential building block for your child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. After...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Classrooms, Early Childhood Education, Kindegarten Readiness, PreschoolThe Often Unnoticed Physical Benefits of Dramatic Play
Posted on April 10, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterDramatic play is common for children. After all, what boys and girls don’t love playing dress-up, pretending to be a superhero, or imagining anything their heart desires? And while we understand and recognize that children develop their communication and imagination skills through these activities, what ...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Activities, Early Childhood Education