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Meet Angie, the Lead Preschool Teacher at our location on South Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie, TX. She has her Child Development Associate’s credential, 13 years of early childhood experience and has been a part of our Children’s Courtyard team since 2015. Read our Q&A with Angie to learn more about her!   For you, […]

Today we were honored to be recognized by the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for the work we do every day to help children Grow Fit and learn to make healthy choices. Speaking at the fifth Annual Building a Healthier Future Summit, PHA President and CEO Larry Soler recalled the impression our children made […]

May 20th is Pick Strawberries Day and to celebrate, we wanted to share some interesting facts about the delicious berry. Check them out below and then gather your family together to go out and pick some of your own!

Soup in the springtime? Why not! This cool Mango Fruit Soup is sweet, refreshing and perfect for a warm day! Click the recipe card below to view the printable PDF.

Communication is the sharing of information between two or more people. It takes both verbal and non-verbal forms. As one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood, learning to communicate is vital for children in order to interact with the people in their life and to have their social, emotional, and physical needs met. […]

Summer is just around the corner. This is a great time to have fun, spend some down time and enjoy the outdoors with your child. Here are some summertime safety tips as well as fun ideas to try with your child: Water Safety Take your children on a bathroom break before they get into the […]

Ms. D (short for “Deangela”) is the accelerated pre-kindergarten (APK) teacher at The Children’s Courtyard in Spring, Texas. She will celebrate her 11-year anniversary in December, and has taught the APK program for eight of those. Reach our Q&A with Ms. D to learn more about this essential member of our team!   Why did […]

By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD April is a month where we celebrate all things green: Earth Day (April 22nd)and National Garden Week (the second week of April). While it’s easy for parents to understand and honor the environment, there’s a simple way you can carry this theme throughout your kitchen and straight to your family: eat […]

With four easy ingredients, you can have a healthy, filling lunch that kids and adults will love! Click the recipe card below to view a large PDF version.

When it comes to discovery and adventure at home, one room stands apart as an enticing and delicious wonderland where your child can contribute and feel grown up. “Most children love to help in the kitchen, and can start as early as age two,” notes Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Tutor Time. “It’s a […]

Spring cleaning is a great time for children to learn about being responsible and taking care of themselves and others. Chores don’t have to be a chore—work together to figure out the best system for your family and in doing so, you’ll discover how helping can be fun!

The ability to self-regulate is an important skill for children to develop. It helps children as they learn to follow rules and understand limits. Recent research has found that kindergarten teachers rank the ability to self-regulate as the most important characteristic necessary for school readiness. There is also evidence that self-regulation levels have a stronger […]