Oct 24, 2017
What is SC Farm to Preschool?There is nothing quite like the taste of a juicy, South Carolina grown peach in the summer or fresh, South Carolina grown collards in the winter. Enjoying locally grown fruits and vegetables is an experience SC Farm to Preschool wants to share with South Carolina’s youngest eaters.
Oct 10, 2017
What to look for in child care provider's parent handbook?High quality child care programs are dedicated to establishing and maintaining relationships with each child’s family. A high quality early learning program will provide opportunities for and encourage parent involvement in the program’s activities. As a part of family engagement and communication, a quality daycare will also provide a parent or family handbook designed to let you know important information about the program.
Sep 12, 2017
Why is it important to practice early learning skills at home?A child’s family plays a vital role in their early learning and their future success. Not only is it one of the most important factors contributing to children’s social and emotional development, it also is a strong predictor of how well they will perform in school. A 2011 study by Cook, Roggman and Boyce showed “stimulating play interactions between mothers or fathers and their children predicted children’s fifth-grade math and reading abilities.” Early learning doesn’t end or begin in the child care setting. It starts at home with the family.
Sep 5, 2017
How can I engage with my child's daycare?Families are a crucial component in all child care programs. One study conducted by the University of Oxford found that children whose parents participated in the child care facility’s family engagement program made significant progress in language comprehension and the understanding of numbers, books and vocabulary. Another study published in the Journal of Instructional Psychology concluded that increasing parental involvement improves schools in general. Playing an active role in your child care program can help build trust and strengthen relationships.
Apr 4, 2017
What are the benefits of kids being outside?Children now spend less time outdoors than many previous generations. Just how much less might surprise you. According to several studies, children spend half as much time outdoors as children did 20 years ago.
Mar 28, 2017
Do all child care providers focus on offering healthy food?Did you know that 58% of working families with children five years old and younger — or about 6.38 million households across the nation — use center-based child care options? That means that a great number of South Carolina children spend their weekdays—including lunch and snack time—in the care of a trusted child care program.
