Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including children under 2). It is a good idea to acclimate children to face masks before asking them to wear one. Wear them around the house together. Make it part of a superhero "costume" and explain the similarities. Children are often scared of masks, you may have seen this at Halloween. This is a normal fear for children. According to Roberto Olivardia, from Harvard Medical School, this fear is commonly known as "maskaphobia." … [Read more...]
Toilet Training with Dr. Day Care
Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith helps guide parents through the Toilet Training Process. At Dr. Day Care, our aim is to not only educate the children in our care, but also to promote learning for our parents, teachers, and communities. An exciting way for me to continue to pass on my expertise is through my video tutorial series. My first educational video relates to a topic that parents of young children can relate to- Toilet Training/Potty Training. I have been involved with potty training for over 40 years as a mom, grandmother, and child care professional. Toilet training … [Read more...]
Why Choose a Nationally Accredited Day Care?
Dr. Day Care is nationally accredited by NECPA which guarantees that the children receive a high quality education. Therefore, our education system meets the minimum standards set by NECPA for the entire nation. Additionally, it ensures that your child is safe and secure in the hands of our staff. What does it mean to be accredited? National accreditation ensure high quality --> so, what exactly is the "high quality"? The following indicate a high quality standard in a day care: Small groups Kids at different ages need different amounts of attention Thus, a … [Read more...]
