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Halloween Safety

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Halloween can be a fun day for the whole family!  Here are a few great tips from the Center For Disease Control to help make your Halloween adventures fun and safe!  http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

Halloween Safety2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Back to School Tips

2012-09-29T11:27:00-04:00

The best environment for children is where parents & educators communicate & work in a collaborative partnership.  Schools should welcome parents as partners.  Parents should connect with schools and teachers by communicating early, volunteering to help, and saying thank you!Here are some tips for a smooth start to the school year!   Connect with teachers early!  Volunteer [...]

Back to School Tips2012-09-29T11:27:00-04:00

Be A Kangaroo Kid for A Day

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

If you have never tried Kangaroo Kids April is your opportunity to experience their outstanding curriculum, caring professional teachers and family friendly environment! April is nationally acclaimed as Week of the Young Child and as a part of the celebration Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center is offering new students a free day of [...]

Be A Kangaroo Kid for A Day2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Most Popular Baby Names

2012-03-21T13:01:00-04:00

According to the Social Security Administration, Jacob is the most popular boy’s name of the 21st century (so far), followed by:• Michael• Joshua• Matthew• Daniel• Christopher• Andrew• Ethan• Joseph• WilliamThe Favorite girl’s name is Emily, trailed by:• Madison• Emma• Olivia• Hannah• Abigail• Isabella• Samantha• Elizabeth• AshleyGo to http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2000s.html for year by year popularity of names!

Most Popular Baby Names2012-03-21T13:01:00-04:00

Children Thrive on Structure

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Many times as parents or teachers we want to give our children a great deal of freedom in decision making. Although freedom of choice can have benefits, it is important to remember, "Children thrive on structure," according to school psychologist Laura Marchese, at a workshop at Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center. Structure makes [...]

Children Thrive on Structure2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Holding Back Your Child?

2012-03-07T14:58:00-05:00

Kindergarten registration has begun! In most school districts, children must be 5 years old by October 1, 2012 to enroll in Kindergarten. Many parents are faced with the dilemma of determining when his or her child should begin school. Today, parents are becoming more aggressive in determining what is in the best interest of their [...]

Holding Back Your Child?2012-03-07T14:58:00-05:00

Kangaroo Kids Celebrates 100 Days of School!

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Kangaroo Kids Prekindergarten under the direction of award winning teacher Misse Turner celebrated 100 days of learning with a very special day! Children in her Prekindergarten class came to school in PJ’s and very original hair do’s! Each family created a poster filled with 100 random objects. Director Kathy Feigley said, “ It was the [...]

Kangaroo Kids Celebrates 100 Days of School!2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Child Nutrition and Shopping Tips for Busy Moms

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Web Md helps busy Moms with these shopping tips:Moms today are busy, whether they work in or outside the home (or both). But that doesn't mean that they don't care about feeding their families in the healthiest way possible.The simplest tip to help your family get more of the nutrients they need -- and fewer [...]

Child Nutrition and Shopping Tips for Busy Moms2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

What’s On The Menu?

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Preschoolers are active, spirited tykes. And while they're generally adorable and fun, it's perfectly normal for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds to be opinionated -- especially about eating, according to Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDHere's some advice from the she presents from the experts on how to avoid preschool food fights.What's On the Menu?"Preschoolers can eat [...]

What’s On The Menu?2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Healthy Eating For Young Children

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

February is good nutrition month at Kangaroo Kids. Children are learning about healthy foods! They will have an opportunity to taste different fruits and vegetables, to graph their favorite healthy foods, and to create their very own healthy necklace. The necklace is a great project to do at home! The only materials you will need [...]

Healthy Eating For Young Children2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00
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