March 2025 Newsletter

Your three-year-old tosses another book aside after barely glancing at the first page. Meanwhile, your neighbor’s child supposedly sits entranced during story time every evening. You’re not alone in wondering if you’re doing something wrong or if your little one will ever genuinely enjoy reading. The truth is that creating a love for reading in…

Research from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University shows that children who develop strong social-emotional skills by age five are more likely to graduate from high school, hold full-time jobs, and maintain healthy relationships as adults. At Children’s Learning Station, we’ve witnessed firsthand how preschool friendships serve as the training ground for…

Research consistently shows that children in mixed-age early childhood settings develop stronger social skills, demonstrate increased empathy, and show accelerated academic growth compared to their peers in traditional same-age classrooms. A comprehensive study by the American Montessori Society found that children in mixed-age environments scored 18% higher on measures of social competence and showed significantly…

Choosing childcare in Flower Mound right now isn’t simple. With several nearby schools changing ownership and staff, families are navigating uncertainty that no parent should have to deal with. More and more, we’re hearing from parents who’ve started searching specifically for a low staff turnover daycare or a preschool with consistent teachers near them, because…

As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy, happy, and strong. But with busy schedules and the lure of screens, it can be challenging to ensure they’re getting enough physical activity. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day for…

Bottom Line Up Front: Children’s Learning Station has officially earned the highest level of childcare quality certification in Texas—a 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating. This achievement places us in the top 5-7% of all licensed childcare programs statewide, meaning your child receives care that exceeds state standards in every measurable way. At Children’s Learning Station,…