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How to Make the Right Choice for Your Child’s Swim Lessons
At some point, most parents will consider if swim instruction is a good decision for their child. With more research and data, we're finding that the answer is a clear "yes". There are the obvious safety reasons: drowning has long been a leading cause of injury or death for children under the age of 14,…
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Philly Child Care in Chaos
Eight out of ten Philadelphia child care providers don't have enough staff. Nearly 3,000 children are on waiting lists, not in classrooms. Thousands of parents struggle with work schedules without reliable care. Child care and pre-k in Philadelphia are in chaos and a key factor is the paltry salary. Early childhood education teachers in the…
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7 Tips For Choosing A Child Care Service
Whether you want to improve your child's socialization and behavior early or relieve some of the weight from personal and work obligations, picking the right child care services is crucial. You'll want a place that's clean and staffed with experienced and passionate caregivers. If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, you'll find plenty of…
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When Is Your Child Ready to Enroll in Preschool?
Your 3-year-old is out of diapers, talking more and playing with friends, but are they ready for preschool? This is a question many parents wonder when their child gets to this stage of life. And while you may feel emotionally unprepared to send your child to school, rest assured that they will gain many benefits…
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Swimming for Beginners: 6 Basic Skills Everyone Should Learn
Swimming is a fun way to spend a summer afternoon while encouraging various health benefits like improving your mood and decreasing the risk of certain health conditions. While swimming may look exciting, it can be scary for children and adults who aren't accustomed to the water. The activity requires full-body strength, proper breathing techniques and…
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How to Choose a Fun, Social, and Local Summer Day Camp for Your Child
Written by: Nicole Flynn, Association Summer Day Camp DirectorThere is nothing more precious to you than your child. Choosing the right camp to enroll them in for the summer can be tough.As the region’s largest provider of camp and child care, we’ve learned a few things about what parents want, what kids need, and how…
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PRESS: DHS Visits Rocky Run YMCA to Discuss Child Care Tax Credit Program
Department of Human Services Highlights New State Child Care Tax Credit Available to Help Working Families Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead visited our Rocky Run Branch to highlight the Wolf Administration’s $25 million investment in the new state child care tax credit program, which can help ease child care costs for working…
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Child Care Reform
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Wider, Easier Access to Solve State Child Care Shortage Greater Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott joined child care providers from across the state Tuesday in testimony before the PA House Children and Youth Committee, advocating for reforms to address the state’s looming child care shortage. Elliott, as President…
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