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  • Creating established and predictable routines and expectations helps the children promote emotional security, self regulation, and learning. You can Build around consistent routines so the children know what to expect. Also keeping a visual schedule helps too.

  • Jordan Young

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    July 27, 2025 at 11:05 pm in reply to: Good Early learning environment

    Warm and responsive relationships help children feel safe, seen, and valued. Safe practices and predictable routines supports emotional regulation and executive functioning. Rich language filled interactions strengthens the “serve and return”.

  • Preparing a script and going over it with a coworker having good documentation on your observations and knowledge of the child’s development will help you be more prepared. As with knowing local resources for helping parents with the next step.

  • Observing and documenting children’s development helps early learning providers to make informed, responsive, and meaningful decisions about how to support each child’s growth.

  • Jordan Young

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    July 27, 2025 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Screen time in childcare

    Thoughts on screen time is less is better. Children learn best when they’re interacting with the world around them. Weather that be playing dress up with their toys or playing a game outside. It allows their minds the grow and expand.

  • Jordan Young

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    July 27, 2025 at 6:18 pm in reply to: Serve and Return

    Early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms by being present and attentive and watching for a child’s “serve” and following the child’s lead. Also by matching their emotions and offering comfort. “Serve and return” works best by being consistent and warm, predictable caregivers encourage children to “serve” more often knowing that someone will respond.

  • Jordan Young

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    July 25, 2025 at 10:48 pm in reply to: What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

    When a parent is repeatedly late for pick up it’s important to address the situation professionally, respectably, and clearly, while keeping the child’s well being and your programs policy in mind. Making sure you prioritize the child’s emotional needs and documenting the late pickups.

  • Jordan Young

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    July 25, 2025 at 10:16 pm in reply to: WAC Promoting Diversity and Collaboration

    WAC 110-300-0030 nondiscrimination all children are entitled to an education no matter their background. The big message is that diversity must be respected and reflected.

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