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Insider’s Guide to School

“As a center director and a mom of a brand new kindergartner, this article provided helpful information and lots of encouragement about this very special year and new adventure called “Elementary School.”  Whatever grade your “little person” or “little people” are in, I think you will find this article both helpful and entertaining, as you manage this school year and many school years to come!” – From our Director Lauren   http://www.parents.com/kids/education/back-to-school/insiders-guide-to-school/  

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field trips

Summer Camp 2015 Memories

“Summer camp was a wonderful experience this year! Summer camp is not just a few weeks strung together, but rather an experience to look forward to and memories to treasure after school starts again! With over 20 planned field trips and special in-house activities, students have learned academic and social skills that they can take with them. Campers also built positive relationships with both each other and our staff that will last a lifetime. Thank you for a great summer!”

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Routines and Security

Does your family have routines – such as for bedtime or getting ready for daycare or school? We frequently stress the importance of routines to parents and hear many questions as to why. One of our Directors, Janet, found a very helpful article from a favorite resource of ours, AhaParenting.com. One of the most important takeaways… “Children, like the rest of us, handle change best if it is expected and occurs in the context of a familiar routine. A predictable

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special offers

Fall Child Care Special

During the month of August, new families to all 3 Early Steps Learning Center locations can receive free registration! (A $25 value.)  Just mention this web site special offer to save!  But hurry, this offer expires August 31, 2015.  We invite you to schedule a tour by completing the form below.  We look forward to meeting your family! [si-contact-form form=’2′]  

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Now Hiring Great Teachers

At Early Steps Learning Center we take great pride in our staff.  Our dedicated, passionate and fun staff are what makes our Center a “home away from home” for our children.  It is our priority to treat our staff with the respect, care and compensation they deserve.  We offer a great benefits package including: Medical insurance Dental insurance Tuition assistance Vacation We currently have job openings for our growing programs, including Director and Teachers for all programs.  We encourage you

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center news

Willoughby Arts Fest

Thanks to all who visited Early Steps Learning Center at Willoughby Arts Fest 2015!  Our managers had the best time playing games, painting adorable faces, and making some beautiful chalk art with you all.

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Ms. Jackson Recognized by YWCA

Our very own Sharon Jackson was recognized recently by two honorable organizations. YWCA Women of Professional Excellence Award Sharon was nominated and honored as one of the recipients of the YWCA Greater Cleveland 2015 Women of Professional Excellence Awards. “YWCA Greater Cleveland provides organizations throughout Northeast Ohio with the unique opportunity to recognize the contributions of exceptional women within their organizations through the Women of Professional Excellence Award.  Women receiving this award exemplify high professional standards and evidence of career and personal

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