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The safety and well being of the kids at our day care is our primary responsibility as providers.  We are not however merely babysitters, nor referees at some chaotic miniature wrestling event (though often times it feels that way) but facilitators, entrusted with the important task of nurturing and developing the whole child.  Encouraging creativity and imagination is a vital aspect of this facilitation role.  Opening the door to various creative outlets will ensure that children will lead a richer more complete life.  Here are some pointers on opening those doors.

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All too often I have had parents query how much 'proper' learning goes on at day care as opposed to 'just play'.  Many of us modern folk are very caught up in measuring achievement and planning towards future stages in life.  While all learning in a preschool environment is important children need to learn to enjoy learning, to acquire an enquiring, openminded approach which will remain with them throughout the challenges of life.  Most importantly, they need to experience and enjoy the wonderful stage that is childhood.

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