by Shenley Seabrook | Dec 17, 2022 | Childcare
Choosing a daycare for your child can seem overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Here are some tips to make the process seem less daunting. Make a List of Options – You can use a search engine to look up daycare centers in your area. First, you will need...
by Emily Louange | Nov 19, 2022 | Childcare, Life, Parenting
Problem If your thought process is anything like mine was the first time we hired a nanny, you are thinking… “Why would I pay a nanny agency to find me a nanny when I can easily find one on my own?” Having hired several nannies myself and running a 12,000 member...
by Emily Louange | Nov 13, 2022 | Childcare
Our community asks and our wise Village Connections answer! Knowledge is power. Question Our income is a smidge too high to qualify for subsidized options, but we’re on a pretty tight budget and struggling to find affordable childcare or preschool options. Any...
by Emily Louange | Nov 11, 2022 | Childcare
Our community asks and our wise Village Connections answer! Knowledge is power. Question We found a nanny that seems great through a Facebook group, but we want to be safe and diligent by running a quality background check. From the research I’ve done, it seems like...
by Martha Tyler | Nov 4, 2022 | Childcare, Life, Parenting
Our community asks and our wise Village Connections answer! Knowledge is power. Question We hired a nanny about 6 months ago for our two children—our teen daughter and our 3-year-old daughter. We’ve noticed that our nanny seems to prefer spending with our teenager...
by Mirella Alexis | Oct 20, 2022 | Childcare, Daycare
The Maria Montessori Method The Maria Montessori teaching method believes that young children can self-direct their own activities, are hands-on in their own learning, and are collaborative in their play with fellow classmates. This approach is child-centered and...