Once your son is 3 months old many mothers have to return to work. Numerous times people ask )or post on parent groups I am part of) for recommendations on a child care program.
Before looking around for a program you should decide if you want a progressive environment or a traditional environment.
Play is a major part of the learning process during the first 2000 days of life. Many parents think that if their toddler is in school and only engage in play they are not learning.
Remember at this state learning should be fun and a great deal is taught during play.
I know many people love research and so I pulled this information up to share. You can visit the link to read the full article as well as other helpful articles.
Before looking around for a program you should decide if you want a progressive environment or a traditional environment.
Play is a major part of the learning process during the first 2000 days of life. Many parents think that if their toddler is in school and only engage in play they are not learning.
Remember at this state learning should be fun and a great deal is taught during play.
I know many people love research and so I pulled this information up to share. You can visit the link to read the full article as well as other helpful articles.
"What is now undeniably clear in the 21st century is that play is essential, vital, critical, and fundamental to a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Without adequate, healthy play, children run the risk of entering school unprepared, growing into teens and adults without needed skills, and failing to meet their potential. Experts at the Institute for Play believe that healthy play in childhood can even prevent violence.
Through joyful, healthy play, children begin a love of learning and prepare for life itself" source: Early Childhood News
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=591
Start looking around for a school the August prior to you enrolling your child into a school. There are so many schools. In order to not feel overwhelmed by the process it is best to start early. You don't want to feel rushed.
For many independent schools you will need to attend an open house, fill out the application, schedule an interview. For day care/family child care/group family day care you should ask if you can visit while the children are there so you can see how they interact with each other and the caregiver.
Many say it is good to visit in the morning as that's when the children are most alert.
I hope this information helps
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