Candices Baby Unit and - Aftercare Centre

29/07/2026

What Really Happens in Early Childhood?

Many people think Early Childhood is just about playing, singing songs, and keeping children busy. The truth is, it is much more than that.

In the early years, children are building the foundation for everything they will become. They are developing language, learning to think critically, solving problems, expressing emotions, building friendships, and gaining confidence. Every story, song, game, conversation, and hands-on activity is carefully designed to support their growth.

Early Childhood education is where curiosity is nurtured, creativity is encouraged, values are formed, and a lifelong love for learning begins.

These years are not a waiting room for "real education." They are real education—the most important stage of learning.

When we invest in young children, we are investing in stronger families, better schools, and a brighter future for our communities.

Let's give Early Childhood education the respect it deserves.

Dr. Oluyemisi Aluko

04/12/2024

19/11/2024

“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” “Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.” “The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” “A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.”

04/11/2024

Dear Parents,

STOP comparing your children’s IQs and academic performance. Every child has unique strengths and challenges, and no amount of comparison or pressure can “upgrade” a child’s IQ. No school, program, or teaching method can change their baseline cognitive capacity.

A supportive environment, quality education, and effective learning strategies can help each child reach their full potential within their natural range. But intelligence, like physical traits, varies from child to child and isn’t something that can simply be increased through effort.

Think of it like car engines: a V4 engine isn’t “less” than a V6; it’s simply designed differently, with its own strengths and limitations. While you can fine-tune a V4 engine to improve its performance, it won’t have the same power capacity as a V6. To get that, you’d need an entirely different engine.

In the same way, you can’t increase the brain’s natural capacity. You can help optimize your child’s abilities with the right support, but their baseline is set.

Rather than comparing them, focus on providing each child with what they need to thrive and grow within their unique potential.

10/09/2024

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