Parent Checklist

There's nothing easy about raising a child. These links can be a big help in learning more about choosing the right childcare center, and dealing with other issues that will come up during your child's development. All of these links are to trusted organizations and well-known experts who are, of course, independent of La Petite Academy.

• National Association of the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org
• National Institute for Early Education Research www.nieer.org
• The Childcare Exchange often has insightful articles on early childhood education; below is a list of recent articles found at www.childcareexchange.com.
• "Reading to Toddlers Pays Rewards"
• "Play and the Outdoors"
• "Math in Preschool"
• "Importance of Outdoor Play"