Preschool & Child Care

Safe School Spot Check

Hallmarks of a safe school and classroom environment

How to Get Ready for Preschool

How to get ready for school and set up preschool success

The Pre-K for PA Campaign

All about Pre-K for PA, an educational coalition campaigning for high-quality Pre-K access for all Pennsylvania children

Play to Learn

How parents can help kids play to learn, according to UDel's Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Temple's Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.

Camps for Preschoolers

Preschool camps in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey help kids in preschool and Kindergarten have fun, make friends and feel at home

Preschool Trends for a Successful Start

An early childhood education expert discusses current preschool trends in Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware.

Young children aren’t known for intense concentration. To the contrary, kids are expected to bounce from one activity to another with the attention span of a gnat. That’s why parents are surprised when they tour a Montessori School and see…

Early Literacy Basics

Get babies and toddlers ready to read with simple pre-reading games.

Prep for Parent-Teacher Conferences

How to have a successful parent-teacher conference

Soothe Separation Anxiety

An early education expert's advice on reducing preschool separation anxiety.

Fun Math Games Encourage Summer Learning

Summer math activities and enrichment games help preschool and elementary school kids maintain academic skills at home.

Kids need sensory play

Fun sensory activities for kids

Day care teachers want parents to know: 'We're educators!'

A sampling of day care directors and teachers also want parents to encourage their toddlers to be more independent.

Alphabet exercises as easy as ABC!

Most kids need repeated exposure to learn the alphabet. Here are ways parents can reinforce ABC learning.

Early Education: Nature & Health

Here are ways to create environments that foster a healthy relationship between children and nature.

Reading Fun for Little Learners

Everyday tips for parents reading to babies, toddlers and elementary age children.

Why Some Boys Don't Like To Read

Boys tend not to be as interested in girls in reading at a young age. What can parents do about it?

Help Your Little One Stay Sharp

During the summer, even preschoolers can lose 20% of what they learned

Why Start Music Classes Early?

Benefits include increased aptitude, social and emotional development and academic skills.

Preschool Teachers Speak Out

Here’s what preschool teachers would say to inconsiderate moms and dads — but don’t dare.

Why Preschool Matters

Finding the best option for your child takes time and research. To get you started, here are answers to some important questions.

The Montessori Method: Follow the Child

The Montessori education method has become popular, but many people don't understand the concept. Here's how Montessori works.

The Littlest Learners

The infant and toddler brain is like a sponge. A well-run class can provide a first group learning experience and a chance to discover and explore.