Tag Archives: care

Child Care and Development Research Overview 2015

Here is a research overview of child care and development research stories that we featured in the Child Care Lounge newsletter in 2015.       How does type of toy affect quantity, quality of language in infant playtime? Parent … Continue reading

Posted in Development, Joni | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Resource Booklets!

New Resource Booklets! New Staff Orientation Kit Child Care Lounge is pleased to offer a New Staff Orientation Kit for directors…designed to meet many of the state requirements for orientation of new employees. Be sure to check with your state … Continue reading

Posted in Activities, Administration, Joni, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fun with Bottles

by Janine Here are a few ideas for recycling 20 ounce water or soda bottles into classroom activities! 1.  Mini Ocean Bottles – Fill the bottle halfway up with vegetable oil.  Then finish filling the bottle with water.  We suggest … Continue reading

Posted in Activities, Janine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

May is “Get Caught Reading Month”

Get Caught Reading Month by Janine May is “Get Caught Reading Month”.  Here are some tips and fun ideas to take reading to the next level in your program! Create a cozy spot for reading.  Add floor pillows and soft … Continue reading

Posted in Activities, Janine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coffee Filters, Clothespins,and Kitchen Scissors

by Diane In my last post I gave you my list of condiments (Ranch dressing,ketchup,and peanut butter) every provider needs for smooth sailing at mealtimes, now I will give you my top 3 day care helpers. Coffee filters, clothespins, and … Continue reading

Posted in Diane | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Welcome Back to School Ideas

by Janine Starting the new school year off on the right foot is very important for both teachers and their students.  Some children may be excited and ready to learn while others may be a bit more reserved or even … Continue reading

Posted in Activities, Janine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Perks of Puzzles

I have literally collected over 100 puzzles during my 7 years of being licensed for child care. Floor puzzles, box puzzles, magnetic puzzles, and foam piece puzzles all find space in my home. The children I have in my care seem … Continue reading

Posted in Activities | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Caring for Mixed Age Groups

Karina is not unlike many other family child care providers. She opens her home to care for four other children in addition to her own four year old son. She cares for a young infant and his two year sister … Continue reading

Posted in Administration, Joni | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment