Helping Your Child Make Friends

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Thanks to Primrose Schools for this great article from their Pointers for Parents newsletter! Making Friends August is here and that can only mean one thing — it’s time to go back to school! A new school year brings lots of new things for children — schedules, teachers and maybe even a new backpack! With […]

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Would you like to save $25 by opening a savings account for your child’s future education? How about getting free admission for one to the Science Museum of Virginia, or 1/2 price tickets to the theatre? Maybe you’d like to get 10% off new fashions for your home, or save $10 on a facial. We’ve […]

Time for School! Richmond, VA Area Preschools & Day Care

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Below is a comprehensive list of Richmond, Virginia area preschools and day care centers offering preschool education. Updated: July 8, 2013 In order to choose the best preschool environment for your child, you may wish to do the following: tour the facility interview teachers and staff review of the curriculum and expectation obtain parents’ recommendations […]

Primrose Reminds Parents: Support Summer Learning for Your Kids

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Kids are anticipating summer and it won’t be long before all area schools will be closed for the summer break. As your kids prepare for fun, don’t let them forget about their manners. Primrose Schools know how difficult it can be to keep everything running smoothly – especially during summer months when school is out. […]

Playing Outdoors in Winter Can Help Prevent Colds and Flu

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Did you know that cold weather is a great time for kids to play outdoors? Many parents and teachers believe that it’s important to keep children warm and inside, rather than heading with them outside to play in cold weather. This misconception is actually the opposite of what many pediatricians and childcare experts recommend. According […]

Part-time child care in Richmond? The Learning Experience has it.

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Finding part-time child care in Richmond is sometimes no easy task. I remember launching into my newly-secured part-time career with an infant, only to learn that there weren’t many part-time day care options. Luckily, now Richmond moms have more choices, like The Learning Experience. The Learning Experience has three locations in Richmond’s west end and […]

The Learning Experience Preschools

There’s a new set of child care centers that offer a strong preschool curriculum in Richmond: The Learning Experience. With three locations, these are three Richmond preschools to consider: The Learning Experience Richmond IV (Short Pump) 3111 Lauderdale Dr. Richmond VA 23233 804-364-1004 The Learning Experience Richmond II 8710 Park Central Dr. Richmond VA 23227 […]

2nd Presbyterian Child Care Center

2nd Presbyterian Child Care Center is open year round and you can register and start your child any time (based on availability). Program features: •a learning environment for children 16 months to 6 years old •a special Pre-K program for transition to kindergarten •a nurturing, caring staff •multi-cultural environment including Spanish language classes •experiential program […]

Hebron Day School

Hebron Day School 2 year old through pre-K 1040 Shallow Well Road Manakin-Sabot, Virginia 23103 Phone: (804) 784-3950 Director: Shirley Bonovitch (804)784-3950 or [email protected]

It’s not JUST preschool, Richmond moms!

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It is NOT just preschool! I hear this comment more and more frequently. I hear it from my friends who know what I do and my beliefs about early childhood education. Today, I actually heard it from a preschool teacher. So I am here to set the record straight. Here are the facts: -80% of […]