My first memories begin at the Robert E. Simon, Jr. Children’s Center… Written by Julia Levy, a Simon Center alumni and summer teacher aide, for her college essay.    My first memories begin at the Robert E. Simon, Jr. Children’s Center where I started attending at 3 months old. I

Building Little Hands for Big Writing: Fine Motor Pre-Writing Practice Activities Before children can master the art of writing letters and numbers, they need to develop small muscles in their hands, fingers, and wrists. This is where fine motor and pre-writing practice comes in! These foundational activities help prepare young

Children and Summer: A Season of Growth, Fun and Learning Summer is more than just sunshine and splash pads—it’s a magical time for young children to explore, grow, and make lasting memories. With the days longer, and warmer, children have the freedom to dive into new adventures and enjoy a little

How to Entertain a Toddler During the Summer Summer is an exciting time for toddlers—but it can also be overwhelming for parents trying to keep little ones entertained all day long. With longer days and lots of energy to burn, toddlers need activities that are fun, engaging, and help them

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