The First Class in Ipswich

05/16/2020

“It's unfortunate how we got here, but the light is shining on the opportunities we have to create a new path forward. It is going to be all of your jobs as parents and advocates to be really vigilant about insisting on a better way to build childcare," she said. "It took a dramatic shift like this for people to see just how valuable it is."

As preschools and childcare centers move toward opening up or start to allow the children of nonessential workers, parents will be facing down this question: Should I send my kid?

01/16/2020

Play is the Way is a group of Ipswich preschool leaders who came together last night with the common belief that learning through Play is the Way for children to become “problem finders” and then “problem solvers” through play. Take a look at this short video for a taste of “Play is the Way”. Stay tuned in the coming months for more from this dynamic group of educators.

This is "DEY - Play" by Match Frame Creative on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/05/2019

On January 2nd, Kaleigh and Debbie from First Class Child Care in Ipswich stopped by the Ipswich Animal Shelter to drop off donations for our shelter pets. Thank you First Class Child Care for your support!

12/06/2018

(WHDH) — Infant ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar is being voluntarily recalled after being found with potentially higher concentrations of the pain...

09/18/2018

Ugh! PLease be aware not to sleep your child in a car seat.

08/01/2018

Parents please read this.

I never imagined myself in the role of water safety advocate until I was thrust into it by my grief.

07/21/2018

Love this policy and it proves successful. Best quote was no surprise as working mothers are an engine to most companies: "He said working mothers stood to benefit most from the policy, since those returning to work from maternity leave often negotiated part-time hours, but performed the equivalent of full-time work."

A New Zealand firm reduced its workweek to 32 hours over four days, and found that workers were more productive during their time at work.

07/19/2018

A good read for all new parents.

So why does prenatal care ignore the topic altogether?

03/14/2018

We are open despite the snow but parents please be safe if you are commuting!

06/15/2017

I might just try these on my grown-up feet!

The feet are connected to various parts of the body. Massaging them can work wonders!