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You’re Expecting—Now What About child care?
We know—when you find out you’re expecting, one of the first things you think about (after names, nurseries, and strollers) is child care...

Joseph Dunkle
Jul 172 min read
The First Day of Preschool Drop-Off: How to Set the Tone for a Confident Start
Starting preschool is a big deal—for your child and for you. But here’s the truth: the way you handle those first few moments of...

Joseph Dunkle
Jul 143 min read
Why We Require a Tour Before You Apply (and Why There's a Small Application Fee)
Because we’re not just filling spots—we’re building a community. At Sea Island Sprouts, we do things differently—and that starts before...

Joseph Dunkle
Jul 133 min read
Why We Limit Pacifier Use at School (and Why That’s Okay)
At Sea Island Sprouts, pacifiers are only used during nap time or moments of genuine distress. Even then, we treat them as a temporary...

Joseph Dunkle
Jul 53 min read
Kindergarten Readiness Isn’t Really a Thing
Did you know that Finland, renowned for its excellent education system, doesn't emphasize formal kindergarten "readiness" at all? Yet,...

Joseph Dunkle
Jul 33 min read
128 Peer Transitions: Why Stability Matters
In many childcare centers, children are shuffled into new classrooms frequently—often moving up within days of their birthdays. Over the...

Joseph Dunkle
Jun 183 min read
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