Tiny Explorers Home Childcare

I’m in a local public school teacher group, and every single day I see posts about kids fighting, tattling, and struggling to resolve conflicts.

Yes, elementary aged students are still learning, but I believe there’s more to it.

Preschools today are heavily geared toward academics, and that’s a huge problem. Somewhere along the line, we decided that three and four-year-olds needed worksheets, assessments, and literacy drills instead of what they actually need: PLAY!

Deep, meaningful play isn’t a waste of time, it’s crucial. Play is where kids learn to regulate their emotions, to take turns, negotiate, and solve conflicts. Those lessons don’t come from flashcards or sitting at tables, and free child-led play is grossly minimal in most preschools today.

So by the time kids get to elementary school, they’re “academically prepared” but socially underdeveloped. They’ve missed those opportunities to work through disagreements in the sandbox, to problem solve during block building, to navigate friendships through pretend play.

Play is learning.
Play is the foundation.
Play is the precursor to academics.
Play prepares kids for elementary school.

Let’s find our way back to play!

Happy Early Childhood Educator Day! 😁

Tiny Explorers has won again in the Community Votes Niagara Region!🏆
Platinum and Gold standings!!! 😁
Not bad for only finding out halfway through the voting process, lol.

Thank you to everyone who voted.
It was very much appreciated. ❤️

I was just made aware that Tiny Explorers Home Childcare has been nominated again for the Community Votes Niagara Region!!!

Voting started a couple weeks ago so we're a bit behind but please vote if you get the chance before the deadline. Thanks 😁

Vote for "Tiny Explorers Home Childcare" in both categories.
1)Childcare Services
2)Daycares
(careful as there is a childcare with a similar name).

Parenting and Childcare – CommunityVotes Niagara Region 2022 Official 2022 Community Voting Awards Platform for Niagara Region, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone for voting for Tiny Explorers Home Childcare! Won Platinum for BOTH categories!!!! 🏆🏆
Couldn't have done it without the support, so thank you again!!!! 😁