by Sparks | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Virginia (and most of the East Coast) woke up to a frightfully chilly morning today as the temperature has dropped to record lows recently, and Old-Man Winter is showing us what cold really feels like. But do we really know what cold feels like? Have you ever gone...
by Sparks | Jan 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s a fear that many parents have, that teachers will not understand their children’s needs. At Sparkles! we acknowledge that concern and approach it like this: teachers and parents are on the same team. We have the same goals, which include keeping children safe and...
by Sparks | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
In a previous article, we said a good childcare curriculum should be age appropriate and have activities that support communication, language and literacy; social skills and emotional development; exploration and different approaches to learning; development of motor...
by Sparks | Dec 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ana Guerrero at the Fair Oaks center has worked at Sparkles! for fifteen years. Her favorite part of the job is “watching the children learn and grow” and “helping them in their development or learning areas.” Ana says Sparkles! is different because “Sparkles!...
by Sparks | Dec 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
The teachers at Sparkles not only love their jobs, but they have worked for Sparkles! for many years, appreciating Sparkles! extended hours, the curriculum and, of course, their time with the children. The lead teacher at Chantilly, Miriam Rocha has worked with...
