1. How Play Helps Effectively Develop And Grow Children

    In early education, it’s well known that playtime is great for young children. Not only does it feel like a reward for children who have been learning or participating in classtime, but playtime is also good for children’s growing brains and bodies! When children play, they benefit from a handfu…Read More

  2. 4 Social Benefits Of Your Child Attending Daycare

    Daycare offers many benefits for children, including social benefits. At Jaycee's Early Learning Center in Fort Washington, we take a unique approach to daycare and child care that involves a holistic approach that focuses on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Below, we'll take …Read More

  3. A small toddler smiles as he runs through the sprinklers in a yard on a hot summer's day. Photo by MI PHAM on Unsplash.

    Features to Look For In a Quality Kids Summer Program

    Kids get easily excited about a lot of things, but there’s nothing they look forward to quite as much as summer vacation! As much as you want to spend the sunny days with your little one, parents need to work, and it’s not always possible to satisfy childrens’ active minds and bodies when youâ…Read More

  4. A father plays with his infant child. Photo by The Honest Company on Unsplash.

    What Are The Benefits of Infant Daycare?

    Any parent knows that when you’re raising an infant, it can be difficult to part with them for even a few minutes at a time. However, it’s often necessary to balance out caring for your baby with maintaining a full-time job, which is why so many families rely upon infant daycare services. How ca…Read More

  5. The Importance of Early Childhood Education

    There’s a reason children are taught to play with blocks — the little wooden toys can teach them volumes about the foundations of soon-to-be-great structures. In the same way, this is precisely why a foundation in early childhood education is so important for young kiddos. With a strong base of …Read More

  6. An array of multicolored toys and learning aids commonly found in daycare centers. Photo by Vanessa Bucceri on Unsplash.

    How to Choose the Right Infant Daycare

    Finding the right infant daycare for your little one can be a daunting task — it seems there are no shortage of care providers, but it’s impossible to know whether any of them will be a good fit for you and your youngster.  In this article, we’ll give you some information on what you should l…Read More

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    How Low Income Affects Children

    Poverty is one of the most difficult issues facing today’s youth, affecting an estimated 15 million children in the United States. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 21% of minors — nearly one-fourth — are members of families living below the poverty line. Not only does …Read More

  8. What Credentials to Look for in a Daycare

    In any given Maryland community, there is rarely a shortage of daycare options for parents to choose from. With so many different choices, however, how can parents know that they’re making the best selection for their little one? In this article, we’ll discuss three credentials that experts and …Read More

  9. Thank You To Our Parents & 2020 Musings

    Welcome back to our blog at Jaycees Early Learning Center in Fort Washington, Maryland! It’s been a few weeks since we’ve gotten the chance to sit down and share what’s on our minds (it’s the holidays, after all), but we’ve been able to find a few spare hours on this, the 27th of December.…Read More