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Kindergarten Readiness: What Preschoolers Really Need Before Kindergarten
There’s a lot of pressure around kindergarten readiness. Parents worry their child should already be reading. Preschool providers often feel pressure to push letters and numbers early. Somewhere along the way, we started treating preschool like a race. But here’s what often gets missed: Most children don’t struggle in kindergarten because they missed a few…
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11 Easy Childproofing Ideas for Home Daycare – Ultimate List
You’re there finally! Starting a home daycare is past you. And now, you’re working on getting your home ready for inspections. You’re also excited to get your first client. I get you. Everyone knows the children in daycare will be kept safe and secure by you, the provider. Also, that means childproofing your space to…
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How to Set Up a Fun Kids Play Kitchen for Child Care
I get this question all the time “What are the best toys for setting up a kids play kitchen?” I also have people ask if I think it’s necessary to include a kids play kitchen in their child care program. So I thought I would share with you my guidelines for selecting pieces for a…
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Welcome to The Daycare Lab!
Hi, I’m so happy you are here! My name is Rosita and I am the writer and early childhood educator behind this blog. I love sharing play based activities, arts and craft ideas, and everything child care related.