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What Makes Ladybug Child Care Different

The 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

Why a Preschool Education Matters for Your Child

If 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

5 Benefits You Can Expect for Your Child Through Daily Enrichment Programs

Preschool 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

Did You Know Dramatic Play Supports Literacy Development?

Dramatic 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

Why Child Initiated Learning Matters, Especially in Preschool

In 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

Enrichment Programs That Meet Your Child’s Growing Interests

It 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

Age Appropriate Playgrounds are for More Than Just Fun

When 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

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

Your 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

How Preschool Curriculum Matters More Than You Think

A 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

The Often Unnoticed Physical Benefits of Dramatic Play

Dramatic 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