Preschool & Child Care

Why I Found Half-Day Kindergarten Was Better Than Full-Day

A mom explains why, when her twins weren’t chosen for full-day kindergarten, she found half-day sessions were better.

Local District Goes to Police for Kindergartner With Down Syndrome Who Said 'I Shoot You'

Tredyffrin-Easttown officials acknowledge she meant no harm, the girl's mother says, but that its policy required them to contact police.

Montessori for the Very Young

Montessori classrooms and teachers are accepting younger students, from toddlers to babies.

You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover...If There Is No Cover

At cyber schools, the pressure that often comes with the superficial nature of appearance and first impressions is removed

Find an Overnight Field Trip

Several venues in and around Philadelphia host overnight field trips for schools or other groups.

Early Education Options

Early education options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Montessori and childcare.

Disney and the Walnut Street Theatre Showcase Local School Musicals

A partnership with the Disney Musicals in Schools program gives young stars a chance to shine.

Things to Do With an Active Child

Your young explorer might be a future scientist or inventor. Nurture that with these ways to keep them engaged.

3 Steps to Find a Preschool

Here are things to look for in a quality preschool, and some things to avoid.

Find quality child care in New Jersey

How do New Jersey Child Care Centers rate? New state system, Grow NJ Kids, sets benchmarks and rates participating child care centers such as Holding Hands Child Care and Play Center, while monitoring quality.

Bring the Montessori Simplicity Approach Home

How to use Montessori's simplicity philosophy with your kids.

How to Help Kids with ADHD Make Friends

Kids with attention deficit disorder may struggle with friendships. Here's how you can help, as a parent and a friend.

Families That Choose a Religious School That's Not Their Faith

You don't have to be Catholic to attend Catholic school. Other religious schools also welcome all faiths.

How to Tell When Your Special Needs Child is Sick

When a non-verbal child is sick, he can't describe his symptoms.

More Theaters in the Philadelphia Area Offer Sensory-friendly Shows

Families of children with special needs have more options than ever for "relaxed" performances in Philadelphia, its suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.

Common Student Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Being a student comes with many potential health hazards just as a real job does.

Teaching coding to kids

More schools are starting to teach forms of computer science to kids at a young age so they can benefit from the skills it helps them develop.

How to Spot Bullying

Figuring out whether or not your child is a victim of bullying can be a difficult task.

How to Calm Your Child's First-Day-of-School Anxiety

How to calm your child's nerves

Which Enrichment Activities Are Right for Your Preschool Kid?

Which classes are right for your little one?

Is Your Child Emotionally Ready for Kindergarten? 10 Questions to Ask.

How do you know if your child is ready?

Kids Need to Take Risks, But How Much?

When was the last time your child played in the rain, or climbed a tree? We all want to keep our children safe. But not every risk is harmful. According to experts, supporting children as they navigate some risks builds…

Delaware Author Turns from Reluctant Reader to Creator of TV Show

I was a reluctant reader. Most writers boast about being the kid under the blankets with a flashlight. Not me. The thing is, I really wanted to want to read. I envied kids at school who buried their noses in…

What Should You Expect When Your Child Goes to Preschool and PreK?

Early childhood education has grown to include a variety of steps along the way to Kindergarten and first grade, but what are the differences as your child moves from Preschool to PreK? The primary distinctions among all stages of early…