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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 that sets RESCC apart from […]

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 of day). Developmentally toddlers are […]

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, and how we can prevent […]

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 likely count.  All of that […]

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 feel safe and nurtured. Depending […]

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 start to develop as early […]

How to Support Learning Through Play at Home Children learn best when the learning is fun! When embarking on new educational journeys, learning through play is one of the best tools teachers and parents alike can use to help children progress in a way that is fun, engaging and positive. Recreate Some of the Classroom […]

STEM and Children: How Science Fuels Early Childhood Development STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) based learning goes much further than simply teaching children scientific and mathematical concepts. It’s a form of learning that is entirely hands-on, allowing children to discover real world applications for the knowledge they discover – fueling a vast variety of skill […]

Simplifying Slumber: Helping Your Infant Establish Good Sleep Habits Newborn children are a beautiful addition to our families. They bring a new wave of love, laughter, and light into our lives the moment they arrive. But whether you’re a first-time parent – or feeling like a seasoned pro – the need to adapt to new […]

Simplifying Slumber: Helping Your Infant Establish Good Sleep Habits Newborn children are a beautiful addition to our families. They bring a new wave of love, laughter, and light into our lives the moment they arrive. But whether you’re a first-time parent – or feeling like a seasoned pro – the need to adapt to new […]