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The Power of Play

Have you ever heard someone remark about an early childhood program – “All the children ever do there is play”? At good early childhood programs there is a lot of play and there should be! Years of research on children’s learning and development document the many benefits of play for children’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical,

What Is “Developmentally Appropriate Practice”?

If you have recently visited a quality preschool program, you probably noticed that the classrooms have a lot of bustle and noise, that children are up doing things, talking, playing, and exploring. Such a classroom environment differs from the old grade-school images of a teacher doing a lot of talking at a blackboard while children

Preschool Music Classes with Susan Vance begin 1/27/11

Start the New Year off with a wonderful music experience with Susan! Classes begin Thursday, January 27, 2011 and continue for 8 weeks. The last class is March 17, 2011. This 8 week music and movement session will conclude with a special performance by our young artists. Meeting Time:  3:15P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Cost:  $80.00 payable

Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Dates in January 2011

Pembroke Kids will host Preschool and Kindergarten Open Houses on Thursday, January 6th and Tuesday, January 18th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. This is a perfect time to tour our school while classes are in session, or stop by later in the day after work. Meet our teachers, learn about our early childhood programs,

Open House: Wednesday, December 15 from 1-7pm

Pembroke Kids' December Open House is on Wednesday, December 15th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. This is a perfect time to tour our school while classes are in session, or stop by later in the day after work. Meet our teachers, learn about our early childhood programs, and explore our classrooms with your child.