Rosie's Daycare & Early Learning Program

04/28/2026

02/20/2026

Taking a break from Facebook until after Easter 🌷... scheduling interviews for one opening early summer or late spring 🌻

02/09/2026

The robins decided to stay in Kansas this winter! The last of the hackberry trees fruit is gone and everyday they wait in the branches above for us to set out apples halved, soaked raisins and suet laden with mealworms and fruit. Spring is coming soon ...

02/09/2026

Beautiful winter sky in Kansas 💗

02/09/2026

A flyer arrived in my mailbox this week, announcing the opening of a second location of a child care center.

The photo used to capture the attention of parents?

Three very young children in graduation caps and gowns. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤔

WHAT ARE WE DOING?!??

WHY are early childhood programs marketed with GRADUATION CAPS AND GOWNS?

Parents! Please listen to me:

The early childhood program you want to be seeking should be marketed with:

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It should contain the words
"your child belongs here"
or
"your child will be welcomed, just as they are" or
"we look forward to meeting each child where they are"

Look for the words:

"open ended opportunities"
"child-led" then ask "How will my child be allowed to lead?"

The schedule should contain at least 2-5 hours of complete child-led play (depending if it is a 1/2 day or full day situation). This does not mean "learning centers".

The absolute least important points to look for are:

ABC's and 123's
Academics

Look for words like:

perseverance
independent thinking
curiosity
ownership of discoveries
open-ended
unfenced
emotionally-healthy
safe space
dirt!!!
mud!!
sand!!
grass!!
fresh air
outdoors
confidence
empowered
cozy
meets needs
risk
loved
belong
child-led play
child-led play
child-led play

Get your free copy of my new guide: "Denita's Top 5 Play Opportunities Every Child Needs":
https://mailchi.mp/1b5fecf26f42/denitas-top-5-play-opportunities

02/09/2026

Valentine's Day 💗

12/15/2025

Fascinating science about breast feeding directly to baby vs pumping.

11/24/2025

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11/08/2025

Family style dining helps children learn independence, social skills, and other important habits that will last them into adulthood! Check out the National CACFP Association's Why You Should Serve Family Style for some helpful tips for serving meals and snacks family style in your program.

Download the resource here: https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/CACFP+-+Tips+for+Family+Style+Dining+cacfp.org/

11/08/2025

Final rose of summer 💗

10/30/2025

Butterfly visiting the garden...🦋