February 2025 Newsletter

The final school bell rings, but your workday doesn’t end until 6:00 PM. You’re not alone in facing this daily challenge—over 10 million American children spend their after-school hours in various care arrangements, with working parents seeking programs that offer more than just supervision. Recent research from the Afterschool Alliance reveals that children in quality…

Every parent knows that moment when their cheerful morning routine suddenly crumbles the second they mention daycare. Your child, who was happily eating breakfast just minutes ago, now clings to your leg with tears streaming down their face. You’re not alone in this struggle. At Children’s Learning Station, we’ve witnessed countless families successfully navigate this…

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…

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,…