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We use Menu Magic, a menu planning guide for child care homes developed by the US Department of Agriculture. Tiny Toes is proud to serve healthy, whole foods to nourish your child’s growth. For more information, check out the resources … Continued

We are lucky to have a number of beautiful parks in Brentwood! This is a fairly new park, Pistachio Park (2617 Brookshire), with a fun farm theme for your animal-loving little ones. The larger structure features two big slides, and the … Continued

We love the play-based approach to learning because it easily adapts to the age and skill level of all our children. Letting children explore open-ended, educational toys opens their minds to lots of creative possibilities.For example, a simple wooden puzzle … Continued

Miss Nelly, the head teacher and director of Tiny Toes, is a California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit? A site supervisor is one of the highest levels of Child Development Permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

What are the benefits of mixed-age childcare? On the surface, it might seem that children would benefit most from socialization with their peers, i.e. children of the same age. Children until about the age of three generally prefer to engage … Continued

This month we will be talking about what a drought is and why it’s important to save water for the plants, animals and people who need it.