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Child Care and Early Education   At Bright Horizons Family Centers, we recognize young children learn best through active interaction, physically & socially. Because the first three years are critical for brain and language development, our program for learning is focused on experientially-rich, developmentally-appropriate environments that respond to the creativity of children and teachers. Learning centers, embedded into our curriculum, result in experiences that encompass all the skills necessary for optimum development and success in school. Proud to be NAEYC accredited, we serve ages 6 weeks to 5 years. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Ultimate Paleo-Adventure   "Dinosaur George" Blasing is a self taught paleontologist and animal behaviorist with more than 35 years of study and research. Blasing is a public speaker, writer and television personality who has performed live to more than 1 million people and has lectured in over 2500 museums, schools and public events.