Happy New Year! Smiles of 2019 video is one of our many accomplishments. It is a pleasure to serve and work along with a group of dedicated parents. The children are growing and glowing. We are thankful for you and the difference we are making
As an extension of our holiday theme, we read Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt. We extended the story with questions to foster the children’s narrative skills. Additionally, we followed up with decorating gingerbread cookies. Cooking activities can be very messy. However, we have found that
Governor Northam announced a plan to improve the quality and availability of early childcare education to low-income families across Virginia. As Chair of the Fairfax Child Care Advisory Council (CCAC), I responded to Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam’s invitation to join them for
Outdoor play is an essential part of childhood. It’s exciting to see children in their natural environment – exploring their surroundings, being curious about their world, and finding excitement in seeing new things. Outdoor play improves physical development. Physical skills are essential for growth, physical coordination, and the movement of
October is National Farm to School Month. https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/celebrate-national-farm-to-school-month/ Farm to CACFP Week October 21-25, 2019, is a week dedicated to celebrating CACFP. Here is the website http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/child-and-adult-care-food-program/farm-to-cacfp/. Want to learn more about Farm to CACFP? Watch this webinar or call Bee Thorp at 804-864-7827 or email her
We are celebrating fall engaged in traditional fall activities. Our fall activities are centered around field trips to the pumpkin patch, the farmers market, the apple orchard, acorn gathering, and much more. We recently experienced the joys of fall with our families with a visit