One thing I love about caring for the youngest of children is watching them learn and grow in my care. Babies and toddlers are like sponges and they learn at a remarkable rate. From the get go, I teach the littles in my care how to build strong social skills.
Common questions that parents ask are “will my child make friends?” or “how will my child adjust to group settings?” “will they know how to share or be kind?” “Will they advocate for themselves?”
Play based childcare naturally helps children form meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging. Babies and toddlers learn to share and cooperate and that they are ok even if things don’t go their way. At a young age, children learn to express their feelings and needs and gain confidence when trying new things.
Children who spend time in groups with other children develop strong social skills and have less anxiety when they transition to kindergarten or other new environments.