Summer is a time for fun activities, playing with friends, and running around outside. Kids thrive during the summer months, whether they are at home or spending the day at a child care center. However, if your little one has trouble with homesickness, being away from their comfort zone can make it harder to enjoy the fun. In part one of this two-part series, we will give you a few tips that can help your kiddo combat homesickness! There’s no question that the summer is your child’s favorite time of year, but it can cause some problems if you and your partner work full-time. Luckily, Valley Ch ..read more

Children love it when summer finally rolls around due to the fact that they no longer have to go to school — at least for the next three months. However, most parents have a love/hate relationship with summer vacation, especially if both parents work a full-time job. In today’s post, we will give you a few tips on how to keep your kids entertained during the upcoming summer vacation. Having trouble finding a way to keep your kid entertained while you’re at work? Then Valley Child Care & Learning Centers has a solution. With 10 locations throughout Phoenix, we make it easy to find affordabl ..read more

Now that spring has officially arrived and the weather is finally starting to get warmer, it’s time to start encouraging your little ones to go outside and play. You may think that going outside after being cooped up all winter long would be appealing, but when there are snacks, video games, and television indoors, children may be hesitant to go outside and play. In today’s post, we will give you a few helpful tips and tricks that will encourage your little ones to go outside. At Valley Child Care & Learning Centers, we are always looking for new ways to challenge our students through lear ..read more

Easter will be here before you know it, and your little ones are probably excited to see what the Easter Bunny has in store this year. Easter is a time for celebration with friends and family members, dressing up in your favorite pastel colors, and participating in fun activities! In today’s post, we will provide you with a few suggestions of new family traditions you can begin this year that your kiddos will love! At Valley Child Care & Learning Centers, we believe that spending time with family is an important part of childhood, and we work hard to provide your little one with the early ..read more

Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance. As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your child from dangerous situations. However, there may be times when you can’t give them the protection they need. In these situations, it’s vital that you prepare your child so that they know how to react. At Valley Child Care & Learning Centers, we do everything that we can to protect your child while they are in our care. All of our staff is trained in the latest techniques of first-aid, and we have a thorough screening process to ensure that we hire the very best people. If you have any ..read more

For most people, going to bed at night is the highlight of their day. There’s nothing better than crawling under the covers and finally relaxing after a long day at work. However, if you’re a parent, then bedtime may be your least favorite time of the day because your children refuse to sleep. Being a parent is difficult enough on its own without having to struggle to find a quality infant or day care center for your little one. Luckily, if you live in Phoenix, then Valley Child Care & Learning Centers is here to help! We offer the high-quality early childhood education that you’re looking ..read more