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The Apple Orchard is celebrating 27 years of providing care to and teaching precious little ones! Come take a peek inside out little home on the net!
As a first time mom I was overwhelmed trying to find a daycare that I thought was right for my family. I had looked at several centers without success when someone pointed me to The Apple Orchard. I had not looked at any home daycares and was reluctant.
When Your Child Comes Home Messy
Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans?
Sand in the shoes? Marker on a favorite shirt?
White socks that look brown? Sleeves a bit damp?
YOUR CHILD PROBABLY…
worked with a friend
solved a problem
created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference
learned a new skill
had a great time
developed new language skills
YOUR CHILD PROBABLY DID NOT…
feel lonely
become bored
do repetitive tasks that are too babyish
do worksheets that are too easy
do sit down work that is discouraging
YOU PROBABLY…
paid good money for those clothes
will have trouble getting the red paint out
are concerned the teacher isn’t paying enough attention to your child
YOUR TEACHER PROBABLY…
was aware of your child’s special needs and interests
spent time planning a challenging activity for the children
encouraged the children to try new things
was worried you might be concerned
Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play…not when someone is talking to them. There is a difference between “messy” and “lack of care.” Your teacher made sure your child was fed, warm, offered new skills and planned messy fun things to do because that’s how young children learn!
Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old clothes at the site for times when the child gets really messy. But remember, young children need time to be kids.
– author unknown