Play and Learn Children's Place

🎉 Happy Belated Birthday, Allison! 🎉

We hope you had a wonderful birthday on May 31st!

Allison brings so much heart to everything she does. Her dedication to teaching shines through every day as she cares for our youngest learners with endless patience, love, understanding, and compassion. Whether she is comforting a baby, celebrating a toddler's accomplishment, or helping little ones feel safe and loved, she always gives her very best.

She also brings so much joy and laughter to our center. From her fun personality to her famous dance moves, Allison has a way of making every day brighter for the children, families, and coworkers around her. Her genuine kindness and positive spirit make her truly wonderful to work with and be around.

Thank you, Allison, for all that you do and for the joy you bring to our center. We are so grateful to have you on our team and wish you a year filled with happiness, laughter, and all the wonderful things you deserve!

Just because summer officially starts when school lets out doesn't mean we can't start enjoying it now! We've been soaking up this beautiful weather with water play, sandbox adventures, and lots of fun with friends. ☀️💦🏖️

Milestones at 2 Years Old

Two-year-olds are growing rapidly in independence, communication, and curiosity.

At this age, many toddlers are beginning to combine two to four words into short phrases and simple sentences.

They often understand much more than they can verbally express.

Physically, they are becoming more confident with running, climbing, kicking balls, and navigating stairs with support.

Fine motor skills continue developing through activities like stacking blocks, turning pages, and scribbling with crayons.

Socially, two-year-olds may begin engaging in more parallel play and show interest in what other children are doing.

Big emotions are also very common because their feelings are growing faster than their ability to regulate them.

You may notice more independence as they try to dress themselves, help with tasks, or insist on doing things “myself.”

Pretend play becomes more imaginative, like feeding dolls or acting out routines they see at home.

Toddlers at this age learn best through repetition, movement, and connection with caregivers.

Every child develops at their own pace, and small differences in milestones can be completely normal.

The toddler years are full of growth, learning, and discovering who they are becoming.



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Just a simple week of being kids 💛

Lots of reading, counting, building with blocks, and just playing together. So many sweet moments with friends and teachers, and lots of smiles along the way.

We love these kinds of days 😊

Tiny Hands, Big Skills: Fine Motor Development in Babies & Toddlers

Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists that help children grasp, hold, and manipulate objects.

In babies, these skills begin with reflexes like grasping and gradually develop into intentional reaching and holding.

As toddlers grow, they start picking up small objects, stacking blocks, and turning pages in books.

Simple activities like offering rattles, soft toys, and textured objects encourage early hand exploration.

Finger foods are also a great way to build coordination and independence during mealtime.

Encouraging play with stacking cups, shape sorters, and simple puzzles helps refine control and precision.

Activities like scribbling with crayons or playing with playdough strengthen hand muscles and coordination.

Pouring water, transferring objects with spoons, or using tweezers can add fun, purposeful practice.

These small movements build the foundation for future skills like writing, dressing, and self-care.

Every grasp, pinch, and release helps strengthen the connection between the brain and the hands.

Providing opportunities for fine motor play supports confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

Fine motor development may look small, but it plays a big role in a child’s growth and ability to interact with the world.



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With the warm weather finally here, we’ve been spending lots of time outside soaking it all in ☀️

That means dirt, bugs, running hills, and yes… getting messy! From digging in the dirt to carefully holding найден little bugs, the children are exploring, discovering, and learning through play every single day.

These moments might look a little messy, but they’re full of curiosity, confidence, and joy—and that’s where some of the best learning happens 💚

Just a heads up: please send your child in clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting a little dirty!

Sharing some warm smiles from a fun morning outside!☀️

Good afternoon!

This is a Friendly Reminder we have a staff meeting scheduled for 5:00 pm today. We kindly ask that all children are picked up by this time so we can begin promptly and ensure all teachers are able to participate and return home to their families in a timely manner. Thank you so much for your support and understanding! See you then!

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Happy Friday, families!

As we head into the weekend, we just want to take a moment and say a big thank you to some very special Mystery readers who took time out of their day to come read with our friends!

Last week, we were so thankful to welcome Hope and had a fun surprise from our Assistant Director Emily, and this week Megan and Becky joined us. Our kids absolutely love these special visits, and it means so much to have our families come in and share their time and a good story.

Thank you for helping make reading extra fun and memorable for our little learners.

Have a wonderful weekend!