Kindergarten readiness is a big goal for parents with young children. How do you make sure your little one is ready for a classroom? What can you do at home to help prepare your child for the classroom? Kindergarten is the beginning of a long journey in education, and parents want to set their children up for success. Here are some kindergarten readiness resources for parents and kindergarten read…Read More
Why is learning through play a concept most discussed in early childhood education? What is play-based learning? Before we discuss the benefits of learning through play, we look at some research on play-based learning. Researchers have focused on the benefits of play for children ages two and a half through seven. Learning Through Play As children play, they learn about themselves and the world ar…Read More
We had another wonderful and very successful our turnout for our annual toy drive at Toddler Town! Thank you for all your time, help and donations--our community appreciates each and every generous and thoughtful gift!…Read More
Toddler Town & Toddler Town Daycare Too updated their outdoor play areas with synthetic lawn safety surfacing. Toddler Town Daycare improved playground safety by installing SYNLawn® synthetic grass. The upgrades are at the Evanston location and at Toddler Town Daycare Too in Chicago. The SYNLawn® Playground System has soft padding to protect children from falls as high as 10 feet. This safet…Read More
Winter is coming, and that means that the holidays are on their way. It's the perfect time to feel the holiday spirit and try to help your fellow man. There are a lot of different ways to do that, so it's easy to find something that can make a difference for a small part of the world that anyone can handle. Donate Blood The Red Cross always needs blood donations, but the need increases during time…Read More
Finding the right day care center in Evanston and Chicago is a tough job. There are so many to choose from that you may be tempted to hire a nanny or the high school student down the street to watch your kids. While nannies and babysitters are great for those last minute trips and off hour child care needs, a day care center offers a number of educational and other benefits for your child and you.…Read More
Choosing a childcare center over in-home care is an important and difficult decision to make as they both have their advantages. To help you decide if a childcare center is the best fit for your kids and your family, here are some of the aspects and benefits of childcare centers that you should look in to. Formal and Structured Setting at Childcare Center Childcare centers are registered or licens…Read More
Can you believe it? The summer is almost over and it’s time to start thinking about back to school preparations. If you have a preschool age child, the first big step into formal learning and education is just around the corner. And since the first day of preschool is such a milestone, it can bring some nerves with it for both parent and child. (Admit it. You’re probably more nervous than your…Read More