Little Duck Family Child Care

  We love to celebrate all the different stages of life, events, and holidays in our daycare. September is definitely the best time to promote back to school and education! Keeping the joy and happiness of school can be a challenge as kids get older so if you try to keep it fun and exciting even when they are teens it can help encourage the positive experience. We love to enjoy all kinds of back to school activities and create plenty of our own that we share with our amazing community!  As an artist who loves to create new and exciting crafts for the kids in my care I have come up with some pretty neat projects! This is our adorable Blast Off To School Bus Craft! You will need: Toilet paper rolls or construction paper Glue or vinyl String or ribbon Cellophane and stickers to decorate 1. Start by creating the cylinder for your bus. You can do this by rolling yellow construction paper into a cylinder or using toilet paper rolls and covering them in vinyl or yellow paint.   2. After you

  Boston Children’s Museum and  BostonMoms.com  Announce Results of Survey on How Kids are Playing in 2024 Boston Children’s Museum in partnership with  BostonMoms.com   recently surveyed parents about how their children are playing and their perceptions about the role of play in their children’s development. Results of the survey, conducted between March and July 2024, show that Massachusetts families highly value play and see it as essential for their children’s health. 89% of those completing the survey said play was essential to their child’s healthy development, and 88 % said it was essential to their child’s learning. Parents also said their children have ample time to play, with only 12% indicating their child did not have enough time to play. However, a significant number, 38%, said they do not have enough time to play with their child, and 37% said their child did not have enough opportunities to play with other children.  Results showed children are engaging in varied kinds o

  Summer is here, bringing with it the season of light and tight clothes that reveal a lot, including your belly. But worry not, fashion enthusiasts; shapewear can solve all of this. Whether you're looking to flaunt your curves or simply want to feel more confident, this guide will help you discover what to wear to flatten your tummy. From choosing the right shapewear to selecting high-waisted skirts and dresses, we've got you covered. Keep reading to find out how you can look and feel your best this summer. Why Shapewear is Essential Shapewear is a game-changer when it comes to achieving a flatter tummy. This miracle garment instantly smooths out any bumps and provides a sleek silhouette.  Tummy control bodysuit  can be worn under almost any outfit, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. PowerConceal™ Seamless Sculpt Strapless Bodysuit Shapellx Tummy-Control Shapewear One brand that stands out in the world of shapewear is Shapellx. Their  Tummy Shaper  is designed to

May 2024 is Child Care Month in B.C. alongside May 10 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. This month we’re honoured to thank you, the many dedicated child care professionals, providers and partners, for the valuable services you provide and the significant contributions you make to support families and children in your community. Child Care Month is also a time to reflect on the many achievements and milestones that have been achieved over the six years since the inception of the ChildCareBC Plan in 2018! Show some love to the ones raising your kids while you’re hard at work!  If you are curious about daycare and may want to start looking into enrolling you should read this article about  finding the best childcare centre .  The staff at large daycare centres work hard everyday to raise kids to be well behaved, inquisitive, adventurous human beings. To show your appreciation and celebrate your staff this month you should host a party and play this wonderful  daycare photo shoot ga

Automation Revolutionizes Emergency Evacuation Support Services in British Columbia The  BC Hotel Association  in partnership with the  Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport , and the  Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness  are collectively announcing the development of the Emergency Management Central Booking Portal. This solution addresses the urgent need for swift and efficient evacuation procedures in response to climate crises witnessed in recent years. The innovative system aims to expedite evacuees to safe shelter with increased speed and coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration in real-time. “When an emergency happens, it is critical people know where they can go for refuge and have the necessary support available to them,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “We expect the new commercial lodging reservation system will make it easier for Emergency Support Services responders to help people secure a place to stay and find

 Picking the best decor for your daycare is critical to enjoying your space everyday while you work. Making the walls bright and cheerful can help invite the kids into a comforting environment and let them get comfortable with you in your home.  You can choose to go the educational route and make the space look like school or keep it basic and just add splashes of colour. It all depends on your style of childcare and how you teach.  This is a great article on interior design ideas to choose for a kids setting or bedroom.  You can choose to incorporate animals, famous characters in stories and tv shows, colours of the rainbow, and even have themed areas throughout the rooms to give a different vibe through every door.  You can be completely neutral through the home or create designs based on both genders. So whether you are designing a girls bedroom or decorating a boys bedroom or combining the best of both worlds there are so many excellent ideas. Adding sensory walls and features th