Getting Your Child Prepared for Kindergarten School may be out, but for kids starting kindergarten this fall, now is the time to get ready for the classroom, both physically and emotionally. Kindergarten readiness includes both practical skills that children will […]
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Newsletter July – August 2018: Director’s Corner
Wishing You A Fun And Safe Summer! Now that the summer season is upon us, many San Diegans are outdoors enjoying water activities, such as swimming at a pool, visiting the waterpark, or taking a dip at the beach. While […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Outdoor Safety Tips
It’s that time of year! Summertime means trips to the beach, zoo and park. To ensure your summer outings are a big hit, here are some tips to keep you and your young ones safe. Stay Sun Safe Avoid being […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Importance of Physical Activity for Healthy Development
Head, hand, heart speaks to First 5 San Diego’s philosophy of the need to care for the whole child during the first years of life. By heart, we are encouraging parents and caregivers to show an abundance of love to […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: May/June Summer Scavenger Hunt
Summertime means new adventures for your child. Help him explore his world with these themed scavenger hunts. Whether you stay at home or visit the beach or zoo, this activity is perfect for getting your child outside and active. Here […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: A Springtime Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts provide a wealth of opportunities for active, outdoor fun. Children have a natural urge to explore, which is easily indulged with a good scavenger hunt. Google and Pinterest offer many scavenger hunt templates that are appropriate for preschoolers […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Understanding Vitamin Deficiencies in Children
Vitamin deficiencies in children are almost always avoidable if a child is being fed the proper foods and portions daily. As adults, we know and understand that if we do not eat healthy our bodies will inevitably pay the price. […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Sleep Awareness from Zero to Five
Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but babies need a lot of sleep. When they are between four and 11 months old, they need 12 […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: First 5 High Five
March 2, 2018Parks Child Development Center, a Quality Preschool Initiative partner site through Childe Development Associates, celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2, 2018. Executive Director Alethea Arguilez was invited to participate in the event and read the book […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: April is the Month of the Military Child
Celebrating the Little Heroes Red, white and blue with a touch of camo ─ colors we would naturally associate with the children of military members. However, the color that best represents the life of the military child is purple, the […]