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In the world of early childhood education, the month of April holds a special place. April is known as “The Month of the Young Child” in some states (other states may instead celebrate “The Week of The Young Child”). Either way, we early childhood educators hold this celebration near and dear. The National Association for […]

With a little guidance, your child will be ready for Kindergarten. Follow these tips from Dr. Heather and you both will be ready for the first day. Find more of Dr. Heather’s Kindergarten readiness tips here. Which of these Kindergarten readiness tips will you try with your preschooler first? Tell us in a comment below. […]

Every day, we learn how important it is to Grow Fit™ – with plenty of daily exercise and a healthy diet. So on March 20, we’re rolling out a rainbow of healthy colors in honor of National Nutrition Month! That day, everyone is coming to school dressed in the color of their favorite or “secret” […]

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Susan Canizares to our Children’s Courtyard family! Dr. Susan has joined The Children’s Courtyard as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and is excited to lead the educational mission of our school. She holds a Ph.D. in language and literacy development and offers more than 20 years of experience in educational publishing, specializing […]

When your baby becomes a toddler, the days of a relaxed meal in the high chair are done. Now, all she wants (and needs) is a quick bite, and then she’s off to more important things. To cover her nutritional needs, offer a variety of healthy foods anyway – but don’t force it. Here are […]

We help you make the most of summer with a Summer Camp that combines fun and education! But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at the reviews we’ve received from parents just like you. Title: Peace of Mind A Happy Camper, Lewisville, TX Story: My daughter loves the summer activities such […]

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy some fun family time creating these easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts and tasty recipes that will put everyone in the spirit! Here’s a round-up of some great St. Patrick’s Day activity suggestions from Kaboose and Spoonful.com. Hang this happy leprechaun on your door to welcome guests. Construction […]

Is your child ready to start Kindergarten this fall? As a parent, I know it’s difficult to imagine your little one sitting in a “big kid” classroom in just a few months. Believe me, though, you’ll be amazed at the growth your child will experience before then. Here are my ideas for helping your almost-big-kid […]

We asked and you answered. We received hundreds of your favorite child-friendly and easy-to-prepare recipes for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner and have narrowed it down to these four outstanding winners! These delicious recipes were reviewed by our registered dietician and taste-tested by our children in our schools. We’re sure your family will enjoy these […]

Our company’s mission and vision include influencing children’s lifelong learning. Part of that goal is helping our children Grow Fit™. In March of 2012, we introduced Grow Fit to our families with the goal of better showcasing our commitment to achieving the nutrition and physical activity goals of Let’s Move!, an initiative launched by first […]

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Should your child start preschool at 2, 3, or even 4? Is he late-born, early-born, or right in between? Should he be one of the oldest in the class, the youngest, or in the middle? And what impact will this have on his eventual kindergarten start date? If your head is spinning at making this […]