If you’ve stepped foot in a store recently (or really, any time in the past 2 months or so!), you know that the end of August and early September means it is time to go “back to school.” At Dr. Day Care we are educating 52 weeks of the year – even if your child […]
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The following is a helpful list of items to bring for your child’s first day at Dr. Day Care. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask your Administrator or Assistant Administrator, or stop by the office at any time. Please bring the following items for your child’s first day: Download our checklist, or […]
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Edgar the elephant, the Dr. Day Care mascot You’ll see Edgar around a lot at Dr. Day Care! Edgar the elephant is our mascot. Edgar’s name is derived from our educational guarantee! Elephants are often associated with wisdom, intelligence, loyalty, and strength. These are traits that we value at Dr. Day Care. An elephant never forgets […]
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Preparing your child for the first day at Dr. Day Care The first day at a new place can be scary for anyone. To help make your child’s first day easier (for you and for your child!), try some of these tips. Practice separation This is especially important for children who do not have experience […]
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Every year we are excited to start water play! Children love playing in the water, especially while playing outside. Water play offers children the opportunity to learn so many different skills while enjoying this fun activity. Children are drawn to playing with water and it is important to provide children with meaningful learning opportunities. How can […]
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Dear Dr. Day Care, I recently attended my niece’s preschool graduation. Don’t you think preschool age children are too young for a graduation ceremony? Don’t we have too many ceremonies and “achievements” that they are losing importance? Signed, A Great Aunt Dear Great Aunt, I am a big fan of the ceremony behind a preschool […]
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