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Preschool Montessori

Montessori vs. Waldorf: Differences & Similarities

When on the hunt for childcare or preschool, you may come across the terms Montessori and Waldorf and wonder what exactly they mean in terms of your child’s education. Both Montessori and...

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Preschool Cost

How to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Preschool Through Head Start

At Winnie, we feel strongly that every child deserves access to high-quality preschool and childcare, no matter what their family’s financial situation is. Private preschool tuition is...

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Preschool Daycare

Daycare vs. Preschool: What's the Difference?

When searching for early education programs in your area, you may come across daycare centers, preschool programs, daycare centers with preschool programs, and you may find yourself...

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Parenting

Technology in Early Childhood

If you spend time around enough early educators you’ll get lots of different opinions on whether technology has a place in early childhood education. Some providers embrace technology and...

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Parenting

Why Socialization Is Important for Child Development

Children are naturally social and benefit significantly from a variety of experiences to practice their developing skills. From an infant waving to other shoppers at the grocery store to...

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Child Care

Five Things You Probably Didn’t Realize About Hosting an Au Pair

When parents start their search for childcare, they often consider three traditional options: center-based daycare, home-based care and nannies/babysitters. The au pair program might be...

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Parenting Daycare

Daycare Transition Tips for You and Your Child

Whether you are heading back to work after parental leave or wanting your child to socialize with other children, the decision to enroll your child in daycare often comes with a lot of...

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Activities

What Is Sensory Play and Why Is It Important?

From birth, children begin exploring the world using their senses. From infants mouthing toys to toddlers splashing in the bathtub, sensory-rich experiences are crucial for brain...

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Preschool

The Top Five Benefits of Preschool

Children's brains are like sponges between the ages of three and five, ready to take in information about the world around them. To maximize this period of rapid development, it is crucial...

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Parenting

Are You “Sharenting”?: Approaching Social Media as a Parent

From pregnancy announcements to preschool graduations, today’s parents are documenting their proudest moments online via social media. By sharing their experiences, parents have created a...

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