Child care centers are structured one of two ways: open concept or closed concept. There are some defining features between the two, and reasons why center owners and directors may opt to for one style over the other. As a parent, you should know more about these two concepts/styles and how they may impact your child's education and care.
Open Concept
Open concept child care centers are similar to open concept living areas.
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When it comes to child development, social skills are among the top priorities. It can often be hard for children to develop these crucial skills, especially if they have never attended any kind of childcare or are not exposed to other children their own age. These programs can provide a way for kids to develop these skills in a controlled environment.
Social skills help kids develop a strong sense of self.
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If you have a child who is struggling in school, you may be desperate to find ways to help them. While you can invest in tutors and tests to see if they qualify for support services, sometimes all you need to help your child is to look to the classics. Chess, for example, can help children in a number of ways to develop better academic skills.
Chess Improves Memory
One key to winning at chess is to remember your opponent's moves.
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While there are any number of daycares and childcare centers that operate as educational children's franchises, schools (as a rule) are not franchised. However, if your child has been struggling in some way with aspects of his or her education, you may be looking for alternative programs that can help. Here are three educational franchises that may have a local branch near you, what their specialties are, and how they may be able to help your child.
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If your child has anxiety, preschool can be hard in a number of ways. Luckily, there are ways that you can help ease your child's anxiety and make preschool a pleasant place for him or her. Here are some ideas to inspire you:
1. Look for a preschool with a calming atmosphere.
Take your child's anxiety into account when choosing the preschool, and look for one with a relatively calming atmosphere (such as Sammamish Montessori School).
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