Childcare is one of the largest expenses faced by families today.

According to the NACCRRA 2010 report, in every region of the United States the average child care fees for an infant were higher than the average annual amount spent on food. Additionally center-based child care fees for an infant exceeded average annual rent payments in 24 states. (http://www.naccrra.org/docs/Cost_Report_073010-final.pdf)

When shopping for early learning care, cost should not be the biggest factor.

Instead, parents’ focus should be on the factors that have a lasting effect on happiness, development and long-term success. These include learning environment, nurturing relationships, positive teaching philosophy, policies and safety.  These are some of the proven indicators for foundational individual success. (See Research Articles: Childhood Program Effectiveness).

New Discoveries Playschool values early childhood education as a life-long investment.

We positioned our program to offer rates that support your family’s plan for long-term educational and financial success. In one year savings range from $2,000.00 to $3,500.00 over other early learning centers for a single enrollment. With our multiple child enrollment discount families save an additional $1,200.00 per year over other high-quality, education programs.  That amounts to a 5 year savings of $10,000.00 to $56,400.00 -that is a savings you can count on!

What will your return on investment be?

Research from the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy & Programs shows that children, families and society all reap the benefits of early education.

“The latest report found continuing positive long-term effects of high-quality early childhood care and education…  Overall, the study recently documented a return to society of more than $17 for every dollar invested in the early care and education program, primarily because of the large continuing effect on the reduction of crime, increased continuing education and higher wages.  These new figures are a dramatic increase in long-term returns. “  (http://www.ncsl.org)

Meeting with my UI volunteers for “Footloose and Fancy Free”

Taking a helium balloon home brings a smile to this little guy’s face!

The Ackerman’s Speed Boat is ready for the Holidays!

Obstacle Course from Palouse Empire Gymnastics

What a wonderful month of Family Fun!!!  All of November many Moscow professionals donated their time, creativity and support to our second Family Fun Nights. Thank you to the many businesses and organizations who supported Family Fun Nights this November! Thank you to all of the families who joined us! I truly believe that community support creates community success and these great participants showed families of Moscow just how much fun it can be:

Gritman Medical Center

Palouse Pediatric Dentistry

Eastside Marketplace

Staples

PATH Idaho

Inland NW Broadcasting

By Design

Pickard Orthodontics

Blue Sky Dental

Ackerman Heating & Air

Be Moved

The Uma Center

Clearview Eye Clinic

Paradise Counseling and Consulting

Palouse View Dental

Medstar

Moscow Fire Department

Emmanuel Preschool

Earth & Family Wellness

Life Flight

Expeditions Photography

North Central Idaho Dental Hygiene Association

Sunshine Cakes

A Heavenly Salon & Day Spa

Festival Dance

Palouse Empire Gymnastics

Hertitage Makers

Scentsy

Safe Routes to School

Special thanks to all those who donated,* my New Discoveries Playschool Staff, photographer/videographer Lynn Cameron of Cameron and Associates, Kelly O’Neill at Gritman Medical Center, Darlene of Eastside Marketplace and last but certainly not least my University of Idaho Student Volunteer team, I could not have done this without you!

*Staples, Staxx, Tye Dye Everything, Mikey’s Gyros, Tri-State, Festival Dance, Be Moved, By Design, New Discoveries Playschool, Gritman, Clearview Eye Clinic, Sunshine Cakes, Palouse Empire Gymnastics, Heavenly Salon, Scentsy, Heritage Makers, Expeditions, Palouse View Dental, Pickard Orthodontics, Blue Sky Dental, Wake Up Beautiful.

Community is important to us at New Discoveries Playschool. So is giving back! That is why we founded Family Fun Nights. What are Family Fun Nights?

A great way to connect with other families & resources in our community.  Not to mention family friendly fun all month long!

Each Wednesday (except Thanksgiving week) families are welcome to get in out of the cold and play games, win prizes, enter a prize raffle and learn about local organizations.  Do you know all of the different services offered through Gritman Medical Center? Did you Moscow has a dental office dedicated to pediatric dental care? After you leave Family Fun Nights you will know the answers to those questions and many more!

FFN flier-1

Bring the gang and join us at Eastside Marketplace November 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th to experience it!