Enrolling your son or daughter in child care is a big decision, and only you know when the time is right. Research indicates there are long-term academic benefits for children who participate in high-quality child care, but good grades aren’t the only advantage. Early childhood education programs will build resilience—the desire to keep trying in the face of a challenge. It’s an attribute that will allow your child to succeed well beyond the classroom. 

Building Resilience Through Child Care

Independence

Completing fun, challenging projects alone and with peers helps your child learn to love the independence that comes with doing something themselves. This skill is vital preparation for kindergarten, where one teacher could be managing a classroom of 20 students.

Empathy

Strong social relationships are built on a foundation of empathy. A quality child care program helps children build friendships by understanding one another’s feelings and respecting their friends’ individuality. Strong relationships are a vital asset to the resilient child.

Behavioral Self-Regulation

In an early childhood education program, classroom rules and schedules keep the day running smoothly. With clear behavioral expectations and guidelines, your child will learn to self-regulate their behavior in a way that allows them to thrive in a structured environment.

Decision-Making

From choosing an activity to opting to behave, your child will be encouraged to make decisions for themselves. They will learn how different choices lead to different outcomes within the context of a safe, caring environment.

Critical Thinking

Even very young children can develop critical thinking skills when excellent teachers are present to nurture them. Children learn to approach topics with a curious and critical eye when instructors ask them to think more deeply about a favorite book, to consider how a toy works or to be curious about science and nature.

You can help your child succeed academically and grow into an independent individual by choosing an excellent daycare center. They will learn skills that lay the foundation for a lifetime of success.

Tiny World Child Care Inc. in Brookline, MA, is a bilingual daycare center that nurtures your child through individual attention, creativity, and play. The structured yet dynamic environment and experienced teachers will empower your child. They offer programs for learners from eight weeks to five years old. Call (617) 232-0115 or request your tour online today.