by thevillage3 | Apr 7, 2024 | Blog
We call them swimming lessons, but the real purpose is to teach the children about water safety and to equip them with enough knowledge/experience to remain calm and safe in the event of an accident. According to Healthy Children and The American Academy of...
by thevillage3 | Apr 7, 2024 | Blog
A recent article by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer in the NAEYC newsletter provides “10 Ways Babies Learn When We Sing to Them”. Bonding – When you sing to your baby, they bond with you and your voice. Singing makes yours the first and most important voice in her life....
by thevillage3 | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog
Why are there no shoes in the infant room? Hygiene and Health Minimizes germs and bacteria: Shoes track in dirt, dust, and germs from outside, which can be harmful to infants who are constantly putting things in their mouths and crawling on the floor. Removing shoes...
by thevillage3 | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog
With just a little bit of planning your visit, you can keep both your child (and you) occupied and you can create a learning experience. Use the waiting time to reinforce the lessons we teach at The Village and Rutledge Institute and have some fun together. The...
by thevillage3 | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Certifications and accreditations are a way of establishing goals and standards in any industry. Early childhood education and childcare centers are no different. NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children is the gold standard in...
by thevillage3 | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Why is my child grumpy and fighting with me every morning, melting down at the front door, or coming home with incident reports from school? It may be as simple as not getting enough sleep. What parent has never said, “YOU NEED A NAP!” to an uncooperative or...
