Children grow fast! Your preschooler is gaining social and emotional skills, physical skills, and developing cognitively. All those “Why?” questions are helping them make sense of the world around them. With each new milestone you’ll also witness their unique personality shining through. See the link below for helpful information on what to expect at each stage and some helpful tips for possible challenges. 

Illness is a part of everyone's life and the potential for virus exposure is all too real in these current times. With flu season comes runny noses. We monitor students throughout the day for a variety of symptoms and we take actions every day to help stop the spread of germs. This includes hand washing and learning about personal hygiene.

The coronavirus disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be very contagious and spread quickly. Most often it can feel a lot like a cold, the flu or pneumonia. Due to the recent pandemic, many of us are familiar with the symptoms, testing and ways to prevent it; however, it may be helpful to have more information. Click on the link below to learn more about protecting yourself and your preschooler.

Head lice are found worldwide and, unfortunately, are most common among pre-school children and elementary schoolchildren. Head lice cannot hop or fly but rather crawl; they spread through direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. For more information, and to learn how to handle lice, see the link below.

Keeping your child safe is an important and sometimes overwhelming job. Luckily there are several resources that help families make informed decisions about what car seat is best for them. Most often, car seat type is determined by your child’s age, height/weight and developmental needs. See the link below for helpful guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.