Why is the Simon Center so Special? The Simon Center was established in January 1990. In the Year 2000, we became NAEYC Accredited. Since then, we were able to maintain this certification to date.  RESCC was named after Robert E. Simon, Jr., the founder of Reston. The number one thing

Biting and Toddlers Biting is seen in toddler group care when a child wants a toy and tries to take it from another child (Sharing toys), if a child is too close (Proximity), if another child wants the adults attention (Sharing caregivers), or when children are tired and hungry (Time

Tantrums: Why They Happen and What You Can Do We all know that all children, whether they’re big or small, have tantrums. Some more than others, but it’s inevitable for any child as they grow and develop. As parents, we often wonder why this happens, how we can address it,

The Ultimate Multitaskers: Preschool Teachers From the outside, the role of a preschool teacher probably seems like any other job, albeit one that’s historically described as successful. That’s why you’ve heard the phrase, “I’m so thankful for my kid’s teachers, I could never do it!” More times than you can

The Importance of Rituals: How Routines Help Your Child Grow Routines make life run more smoothly, for both parents and children. But the benefits of consistency go deeper when it comes to your child’s development, especially in their early years.  Daily routines represent a structure and predictability, which helps children

Helping Your Child Develop Strong Friendships Early It’s easy to think about your children developing friendships as they enter into their school age years. Sleepovers, birthday parties and playdates are often viewed as exciting experiences in a child’s elementary and middle school years.  But, in reality, friendships between children can