Learning Care Group celebrates young children with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), the largest association for childhood education. Week of the Young child is sponsored by NAEYC; reason behind this celebration is to divert the attention of people towards the needs and necessities of young children to identify the early childhood programs in order to meet their needs.

Learning Care Group, Inc. operates in more than 1000 schools across 36 states. 2011 is the 40th year, celebration of week of the young child. Schedules days of this week are from April 10th to 16th. Theme of this year is “Early Years are Learning Years”. Week of the Young Child is celebrated every year to identify the requirements of young children. Barbara Beck, CEO said, “For over 40 years, Learning Care Group has been dedicated to the highest quality care and education. Our vision is to inspire lifelong learning. In observance of this special week, we also honor our dedicated educators that enable our children to have a safe learning environment everyday”.

Week of the young child actually aims to celebrate the efforts of teachers, parents, guardians, and adults that play a vital role in the lives of young children. Montessori Unlimited, La petite, The Children’s Country yard, Tutor Time and Childtime has joined NAEYC to rejoice this week. All these institutions have planned to make this week extraordinary through classroom activities and other unique programs. Chief Marketing Officer of Learning Care Group, Inc. Stacy DeWalt said, “As educators, we are constantly reminded of the amazement and wonderment of children. We are truly privileged to be a part of their lives and help lay the foundation for learning. Children are worth celebrating and there is no better time than during Week of the Young Child”.

Learning Care Group celebrates young children with NAEYC to create awareness among people about the mental and physical health of young children. Official website of NAEYC http://www.naeyc.org/woyc has all the details about the scheduled activities and exciting programs. Apart from main theme of 2011 i.e.“Early Years are Learning Years” subthemes are Where Learning Begins, Embracing Diversity, Teaching and Teachers matters, Encouraging Health and Fitness, Investing in Young Children Benefits All, and Prevent the Achievement Gap.

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