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Pre-school

Daycare Birthday Celebrations: Treat Rules and Ideas

Birthdays are a highlight of the preschool year, but treat rules vary by center. Here is how daycare birthday celebrations usually work, allergy-safe and non-food ideas, and how to handle party invitations with classmates.

Pre-school

Dropping the Nap at 3: Quiet Time at Preschool

Most children stop napping between ages 3 and 5, but preschool rest time does not go away. Here is how to tell your child is ready to drop the nap, what quiet time looks like at preschool, and how to adjust bedtime at home.

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Early Kindergarten

Preschool Graduation Ideas for Families

Preschool and pre-K graduation marks the move to kindergarten. Here is what a ceremony usually looks like, simple ways to celebrate, gift and keepsake ideas, and how to help your child with the change that comes next.

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Early Kindergarten

Preschool Performances: How Stage Shows Build Confidence

Preschool shows can bring big smiles, tears and a few children who freeze on stage. All of it is normal. Here is what children gain from performing, what to expect on show day, and how to help a shy or nervous child.

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Pre-school

Strep Throat and Daycare: Policy and When Kids Can Return

Children with strep throat can usually return to daycare or school once they have taken antibiotics for at least 12 hours and have no fever. Here is how strep is diagnosed, what symptoms to watch for, and how to keep it from spreading at home.