Category Archives: Child Health & Safety
Summertime Skin Protection
With summer fast approaching, we want to take a minute to remind our parents about the importance of protecting young children’s skin from harmful sun rays. Here at Wollaston, a childcare center in Quincy, MA, we work hard to mold healthy, well-rounded individuals, and that starts at home. The most obvious advice we can give […]
Celebrating Milestones in Pre-Kindergarten in Quincy, MA
When your child is young, every day can present an opportunity for growth and overcoming milestones. But how do you know which milestones are worth celebrating? Does celebrating each one diminish how special they truly are? Here at Wollaston Child Care, we hope to foster these moments and encourage children to try new things in […]
Importance of Physical Activity
At Wollaston Child Care, we like to focus on the growth and wellbeing of the whole child, not just knowledge gained in the classroom. Time spent in physical play is just as valuable as classroom time. As a leading early childhood education facility in Quincy MA, we hope to mold our students into well rounded, […]
The Food Pyramid: Tips from A Quincy MA Nursery School
As rates of obesity are on the rise in the United States, the Wollaston Child Care Center strives to provide our students and families with proper nutrition education and to reinforce these ideas by providing healthy snacks twice daily. Learning about healthy habits now, at our Quincy MA nursery school can help your child […]
What to Ask Yourself Before Enrolling Your Child in Early Childhood Education
As a parent, the number one goal is ensuring your child is safe and happy during all stages of their life. Early childhood education is a critical time in your child’s life, and ensuring they get enrolled in the best center for their needs is a must. So, to ensure confidence in your selection, Wollaston […]
The Wollaston Difference
Early childhood education is the foundation at which schooling starts. While it may seem as though the children are playing games and sharing stories, there is a lot that goes on in those few moments of play. These experiences help a child in many ways, including their social skills and motor skills. Another way that […]
Allergies in the Classroom
Considering the ever growing number of children who diagnosed with allergies, it is important that every child care class stays prepared for anything and everything. Allergies can be minor or life threatening to the child. Some kids can be around their allergen and just not ingest it or touch it. However, others cannot even be […]
Vital Facts About Early Childhood Education
If you are considering sending your child to preschool, it is important to know what you can expect from your child’s experiences during the time they spend there. Therefore, before you enroll your child in a care program, there are a few things you should know. The following are a few vital facts to bear […]
Sun Safety
When it comes to sun safety, not all of us are the best role models for our children. However, especially during early childhood it is important that we consider becoming role models when it comes to sun safety during the summer months and even into fall and winter. Our children pick up on our actions, […]
Summer Safety
While fall is right around the corner, we still have a few more weeks of summer. That means we still have a few more weeks of heat! Children, much like older adults are a little more susceptible to the heat compared to you as a typical adult. It is important that when it comes to […]
