Celebrations and recognition are the order of business during the Week of the Young Child, this year celebrated April 23-27.  Every year the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) observes a week in April for child care providers, teachers, community members, state governments and the federal government to recognize the impacts high quality child care has on our children and families.

Some fun from the Pacific Northwest centers: 

 In Seattle, Growing Years Child Care Center prepared the “World’s Largest Fruit Salad” – This activity supported collaboration throughout the center, and connected the children to healthy nutrition and Earth Day.  Families of each age group were invited to bring in a specific type of fruit. The children prepared the fruit in small groups and each classroom enjoyed the fruit salad for afternoon snack.

Little Eagles Child Care had a concert in the courtyard, incorporating the music and movement with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move Campaign”. The band, Brian and his Good Buddies, performed two sessions. The center invited some of their neighbors: United Way, Starbucks, and Russell Investments to party with them.
At the Green Tree Child Care Center they hosted an art walk for families and friends in the Park Place Building. The event showcased children’s art work from all the classrooms and was attended by EPA associates from the building, GSA, families and board members. 

 
Joyful Noise Child Care Center, located in Portland OR hosted an art walk at the 911 federal building in Portland. Children’s art was displayed for purchase. Funds raised will support the child care program in purchasing a light table to enhance their discovery and science curriculum.  

Parents and Board members at Little Aviators Child Care Center, located in Renton WA, planned daily activities including visits from the K-9 unit with Customs and Border Patrol, Renton fire department, Renton police department, and Valley Medical center.  Parents and FAA volunteers came into the center all week to read to the children.

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