Category: Early Childhood Education
5 Quick Tips About Reading to Your Baby
August 1, 2017
From the desk of Early Childhood Education Department Head, Shani Snell: They are so cute and so sweet and they smell so good MOST of the time but babies are also …
Summer Water Safety for Kids
June 6, 2017
From the desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: According to the CDC, drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and …
The Benefits of Big Body Play
May 11, 2017
From the desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: Think back to your early childhood years and how you used to play. Chances are that some of your favorite times …
Making Room for Art
March 9, 2017
From the desk of the Early Childhood Education department: Creative art and expression should be encouraged in all areas of a child’s life. Art can have positive impacts in the areas …
Why Read Aloud?
January 26, 2017
From the desk of the Early Childhood Education department: We all know that reading aloud to young children is important but why is it important? What do children gain from reading …
4 Tips for Selecting a Good Daycare
September 27, 2016
From the desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head at Community Care College. Your children are your most valuable possession and choosing a high-quality daycare is so important for …
4 Steps to a Successful Bedtime Routine
June 2, 2016
One of the best things you can do for a young child is have a bedtime routine. Studies have shown that well-rested children have fewer discipline issues and do better …
What is a Nanny?
April 11, 2016
Currently, there are numerous nanny positions throughout the US and overseas. I see new postings to job sites on a daily basis in the Tulsa area alone. So your question …
TNT | Toddlers and Tantrums
January 18, 2016
The toddler years can be challenging. Toddlers are generally any child between the ages of 1 and 3 years-old. They are learning new skills, such as walking, talking, problem-solving, and …
Home-Based vs. Center-Based Childcare
December 7, 2015
When making the decision of childcare for your children, you are faced with two basic choices: home-based childcare and center-based childcare. There are advantages and disadvantages to each one and …