What Is bilingual preschool & should you consider it for your child?
In a bilingual preschool, instructors conduct activities in a second language either mixed with the first language or as complete immersion throughout the whole school
Play-based learning: Let the kids play!
In your search for the right preschool, you may have come across programs that label themselves as “play-based”. Play-based learning is a common term in
What are forest schools?
A forest school, also known as forest kindergarten, outdoor nursery, forest nursery, nature kindergarten, or nature preschool, is a type of early childhood education that
Parents tell all: What’s a mixed-age home preschool like?
Meet the Palarcon family! Cheryl and Nate are the kind of couple who finish each other’s sentences, so when it comes to parenting decisions, they’re
Work from home ideas for people who love children
There are so many reasons to work from home. You may want to achieve better work/life balance, be more productive in a quieter environment, or
Washington State Family Child Care Licensing: An Overview
Dreaming of opening up your own in-home preschool or child care but not sure where to start? Chances are, you will need a license to
Washington State Family Child Care Licensing: Home Requirements
This post is part of our series on the Washington State family child care licensing. For more on licensing in Washington, see the following posts:
What do we learn from playing in the mud? Everything.
When was the last time you joyfully ran down a grassy hill and collapsed, exhausted, sweaty, and dirty into a fit of laughter? When was
Design an enriching home preschool environment: 4 ‘interest areas’ to include
Designing your home preschool environment can be both exciting and overwhelming. As you start to plan, your use of space and materials will likely depend
How to apply for child care financial assistance in California
If there’s one thing I hear over and over from parents, it’s that they want quality child care that they can afford. The cost of child
