Week of the Young Child
Week of the young child celebrates the efforts of teachers, parents, guardians, and adults that play a vital role in the lives of young children. Montessori Unlimited, La petite, The Children’s Country yard, Tutor Time and Childtime has joined NAEYC to rejoice this week. These institutions have planned to make this week extraordinary through classroom activities and other unique programs. Learning Care Group, Inc. operates in more than 1000 schools across 36 states. 2011 is the 40th year, celebration of week of the young child. Schedules days of this week are from April 10th to 16th.
Purpose of Week of the Young Child
Chief Marketing Officer of Learning Care Group, Inc. Stacy DeWalt said, “As educators, we are constantly reminded of the amazement and wonderment of children. We are truly privileged to be a part of their lives and help lay the foundation for learning. Children are worth celebrating and there is no better time than during Week of the Young Child”. Learning Care Group celebrates young children with NAEYC to create awareness among people about the mental and physical health of young children.
Early Years are Learning Years
Main theme of 2011 is “Early Years are Learning Years”, subthemes are Where Learning Begins, Embracing Diversity, Teaching and Teachers matters, Encouraging Health and Fitness, Investing in Young Children Benefits All, and Prevent the Achievement Gap.
Barbara Beck Speaks about Dedication of Learning Care Group
Barbara Beck, CEO said, “For over 40 years, Learning Care Group has been dedicated to the highest quality care and education. Our vision is to inspire lifelong learning. In observance of this special week, we also honor our dedicated educators that enable our children to have a safe learning environment everyday”.
Learning Care Group and NAEYC, both are doing a wonderful work for the education of young children. Their collaborations and such events played a crucial role to create awareness among families. Week of the young child is overall a healthy activity for kids and their families, families can apply for “A year of free tuition’ as well as enjoy versatile programs of this year’s week of the young child.
