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Building Social Skills in Preschool and Daycare Through Play

Friendships start with play in preschool and daycare settings. When children pass a ball back and forth or engage in pretend games at preschool or daycare, they’re practicing cooperation, communication and empathy. At A Village Learning Center, we see how play builds peer relationships every day: infants cooing with caregivers, toddlers sharing toys, and preschoolers […]

The Power of Play in Preschool & Daycare: Why Play is Essential for Your Child’s Growth

Play-based learning is at the heart of early childhood development in preschool and daycare settings. At A Village Learning Center, our microschool preschool and daycare alternative, we know that play isn’t just fun – it’s how children learn. When kids build with blocks, act out stories, or run around outside, they’re developing cognitive, language, literacy, […]