Growing Grateful Hearts in Young Children As Thanksgiving approaches, the world feels filled with reminders to give thanks — but gratitude isn’t just for November. At Brookshire Learning Center, we believe gratitude and kindness are daily habits that begin in early childhood. When young children learn to appreciate what they have and show care for […]
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What It Means for Your Family Big news! Brookshire Learning Center has officially earned a Level 4 rating through Indiana’s Paths to Quality program, the highest level of achievement available to childcare and early education centers in the state. Even more impressive, Brookshire’s success includes national accreditation through the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
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Why “Back to Sleep” Matters at Brookshire Learning Center Bringing home a new baby is full of tender moments and lots of sleepless nights. Between feedings, fussiness, and finding the right bedtime routine, new parents often wonder: How do I help my baby sleep safely? How can I get them to sleep at all!? At Brookshire
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Choosing childcare for the first time is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make. Whether you’re heading back to work or looking for a nurturing environment to support your child’s growth, the search for the right daycare can feel overwhelming. At Brookshire Learning Center, we understand the emotions that come with that choice—excitement,
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At Brookshire Learning Center, we believe that the early months of life offer boundless opportunities for nurturing, learning, and bonding. Infants thrive when surrounded by responsive, warm, and safe caregivers. This principle is echoed by the CDC, which emphasizes developmental milestones and positive caregiver interactions. Here, we adapt those insights for our daycare environment and
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There’s something magical about September. The air feels a little cooler, leaves begin to change colors, and families start settling into new school-year routines. At Brookshire Learning Center, we love this season because it offers endless opportunities to connect play with learning. From apples and pumpkins to songs and stories about friendship, fall is the
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Toddlers love to say “Me do it!” and while it may take twice as long and get twice as messy, those small self-help tasks are a huge part of their development. Whether your toddler is zipping their coat, brushing their teeth, or helping to clean up toys, these everyday routines build confidence, coordination, and problem-solving
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At Brookshire Learning Centers, we believe that learning should be playful, hands-on, and age-appropriate. One of the best ways to support your child’s development at home and reinforce what they’re learning with us is by choosing educational toys that are both fun and full of purpose. Many of the toys we use in our daycare
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For many parents and early childhood educators, the tearful goodbyes at drop-off have become a familiar—and heart-wrenching—scene. Separation anxiety is a normal part of development, but in recent years, more families are reporting prolonged or intense episodes that make daily transitions more difficult. At Brookshire Learning Center, we understand how emotionally challenging this experience can
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Tantrums. They’re loud, emotional, and—let’s be honest—completely normal. If you’re the parent of a toddler, chances are you’ve experienced at least a few epic meltdowns over broken crackers, the “wrong” color cup, or a transition they weren’t ready for. At Brookshire Learning Center, we want to reassure you that tantrums are a typical part of
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