Schools for 2 year olds: Programs for Children

Child Care Options | Division of Early Childhood

CHILD CARE CENTERS

Licensed Child Care Centers are professionally staffed facilities which generally serve large groups of children. While centers vary greatly in size, each one must remain within the maximum child capacity established for it by Office of Child Care. This means that no more than a specified number of children may be present in a given center at one time (see below). Centers operate for part or all of a day at least twice a week on a regular basis.

• Some centers primarily provide care for infants and toddlers. Other centers care only for preschool or school-age children. Most centers provide care for a range of ages.
• In many centers, children are usually grouped with others of the same age. Other centers use mixed-age groups (for example, infants or toddlers grouped with pre-school age children, or pre-school age children grouped with school age children).
• School-age child care centers offer programs before and/or after school hours and during school holidays, vacations and out-of-school programs for inclement weather.  
• Nursery schools are educational programs for children two years through four years old. These programs are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Most are also licensed by Office of Child Care as child care programs.

Some child care centers operate as non-profit and may be owned by an individual, church, public school, or a government agency. Other child care centers may operate as a for-profit and may be owned by an individual or a chain.

Not all child care centers may be required to be licensed. Some examples of center-based programs that may not be required to be licensed include:

• Programs operated by a school
• School-age before and after care programs
• Summer camps
• Faith-based programs, including Parent’s Day Out programs
• Part-time programs, including some nursery schools, preschools, and pre-kindergarten programs

REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE

Registered Family Child Care Homes are also operated by professional caregivers, but within private residences, usually the primary caregiver’s home. There are two types of family child care settings:

• Family Child Care – may provide care for up to 8 children in a home
• Large Family Child Care – may provide care for up to 12 children in a home

Some of the requirements around these facilities include:

• No more than two of those children – including the caregiver’s children – may be under two years old unless there are additional staff members present.
• There may never be – under any circumstances – more than four children under the age of two, regardless of how many staff members are present.
• Family child care homes typically operate for at least eight hours per day and usually offer flexible scheduling.
• Like child care centers, some family child care homes provide care for mixed groups while others focus on particular age groups.

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS
Head Start and Early Head Start programs are free, federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and families with children under age 3. Head Start programs serve children between 3 and 5 years old.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Preschool programs are typically offered for children ages 3-5 years old. Preschool programs may be offered through a school, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and child care centers.  

While some preschool programs may operate on a full-day, year round schedule, some may not.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
School-age programs typically provide child care during the before- and after-school hours. They may also offer care during school holidays and summer break. 

Some family child care providers and child care centers also offer school-age care. Other programs, such as schools, parks and recreation departments, community-based programs, and churches may offer this type of care as well.

INFORMAL CHILD CARE
You may choose to have a friend or a relative provide care for your child in your home. Or you may wish to have a relative care for your child in the relative’s home. These are informal kinds of child care, and they are exempt from regulation under Maryland law. A friend or neighbor who occasionally “baby sits” your child in her home for short periods is also exempt from regulation — The care provided is less than 20 hours per month.

Early Learning / Overview

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• Early Learning in Broward County Florida

  Welcome to Broward County

  Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) believes Pre-Kindergarten can have a positive influence on children’s development and school readiness by providing valuable educational and social experiences. BCPS has a variety of early learning program models for children from birth to 5-years old which includes instruction built on social and emotional skills, rich play, toys, games, art, music and movement. Our programs are focused on meeting the needs of families and children by providing direct services in BCPS schools and also supports children enrolled in community early learning centers. This collaboration is essential to ensuring that ALL Broward County children develop academic and social skills that will prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. 

  Below are descriptions of the early learning programs available through Broward County Public Schools. 

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  Birth to Five-Year-Old Programs

  The Head Start/Early Intervention Department houses the Head Start, Early Head Start, and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. These programs provide early education opportunities and comprehensive services to students Birth to 5-years old and their families.

  Early Head Start (EHS)

  Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally-funded program that provides free educational and support services to children from birth to 3-years old from low income families, including homeless, foster care, and students with disabilities. EHS targets the entire family but the support is tailored for pregnant moms, infants and toddlers up to age three. Participating children will transition from EHS into the Head Start preschool classrooms, then directly into Kindergarten.

  To learn more about Early Head Start eligibility and enrollment, please visit the Head Start/Early Intervention website.

  Head Start (HS)

  Head Start (HS) is a federally-funded program that provides free educational and support services to children from 3- to 5-years old from low income families, including homeless, foster care, and students with disabilities.  The Head Start program provides free, comprehensive services to low-income families and their children. The Head Start program targets the entire family and the services include high-quality classroom instruction, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and goal setting. 

  Head Start (HS)/Integrated

  Provides a full school-day of instruction in a classroom with typically developing students and students with disabilities. Head Start 3- and 4-year old integrated programs are available at selected schools.

  To learn more about Head Start eligibility and enrollment, please visit the Head Start/Early Intervention website. 

  Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

  VPK is a State-funded program that provides Pre-Kindergarten instruction to 4 and 5-year-olds. VPK classes are available in both District classrooms and community-based early learning centers. The District VPK programs provide opportunities for both full day and half day classes. District models include:

  • VPK/Enrichment (Title I Supported) – Provides free, full school day (6 hour) of instruction funds at selected Title 1 schools.
  • VPK/Enrichment (fee supported) – Provides 3 hours of free VPK plus the option of an additional 3 hours of instruction funded through tuition.
  • VPK/Early Learning Labs (Offered at select high schools in conjunction with the CTACE program) – Provides 3 hours of free VPK plus the option of an additional 3 hours of instruction funded through tuition. High school students enrolled in the Early Childhood program at the school work directly with the VPK students throughout the day.
  • VPK/ESLS Integrated – Provides a full school day of instruction in a classroom with typically developing students and students with disabilities. Free and fee-supported VPK/ESLS Integrated program models are available at selected schools.
  • Head Start/VPK Extended Day – Provides 3 free hours of VPK from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at participating locations.

  To learn more about VPK eligibility and enrollment, please visit the VPK website. 

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  Preschool Exceptional Student Learning Support (Preschool ESLS)

  Opportunities are available for preschoolers with disabilities whose educational needs can be appropriately served in the general education setting with minor support. Determination for enrollment is made by a multi-disciplinary team, including the parents. Preschool ESLS programs are available at selected schools.

  Parents/Guardians of a child birth to age 5 that have an educational concern or suspect that their child may have a disability should contact the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource Services (FDLRS)/Child Find at 754-321-7200.

   To learn more about the Preschool ESLS programs, please visit the Exceptional Student Learning Support website.

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  Additional Resources

  High quality child care for children from birth to five years old is available in a variety of settings in Broward County. There are both free and fee-based programs available throughout the county. The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County provides many resources through their website about community-based early learning centers in Broward County. 

  Broward 2-1-1 works with the Early Learning Coalition to provide information and resources to families, including information about child care and community-based early learning centers. Parents can access the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services through Broward 2-1-1 for assistance with locating an appropriate early learning center.  Broward 2-1-1 also provides a variety of resources for parents including links to Family Guides for Parents and a Checklist for determining quality care.

   

Sections for children from 2 years old in Moscow, sports classes for a two-year-old child

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Sports sections for children 2 years old

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Sports sections for children 2 years old

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Sections for children from 2 years old

At two years old, the child is already developed: parents work with him at home, on walks they talk about the environment
world, he communicates with other children in kindergarten or on the playground. What to do with
benefits other than walking and socializing? The third year of a baby’s life will be useful to associate with sports
development.

All parents have heard this opinion – the sooner you send your child to sports, the better. This is partly true.
For example, doing baby exercises from infancy, you can notice how plastic the body is.
baby. This is because the skeleton is not yet sufficiently developed – the bones are “soft”, and the muscles are elastic. That’s why
children can easily perform gymnastic exercises without injuring or stretching their muscles.

In the sports school “NEBO SPORT” there is a section of developing gymnastics for kids aged 1.5 to 3
years. For older children, the following directions are offered.

From 3 years old:

• aerial gymnastics;
• sports acrobatics.

From 4 years old:

• parkour;
• rhythmic gymnastics.

From 5 years old:

• trampolining;
• cheerleading.

We develop by playing

At 2 years old, not every child is passionate about the learning process. For example, some children can play alone for an hour
and the same toys, while others change their occupation every 5 minutes.

Therefore, the sports mentors of “NEBO SPORT” conduct classes with children in a playful way, and so
It is exciting that the kids come to the next training session with great interest. In the halls of the school are
items that are unusual for them – inventory, which also arouses special interest among the children.

Safety and professionalism are the foundation of our business

“NEBO SPORT” employs a large team of professionals. The coaching staff has extensive experience in working with
children, and the halls are equipped according to safety standards.

Groups of children are small – up to 10 people, which allows the instructor to observe each pupil.
The school guarantees the safety of staying in any section for a child from 2 years old.

Moderate loads only

Classes in the section strengthen muscles and joints, the child will have strong immunity. For children
physical activity should be given strictly dosed, it is very important not to overwork the body. WHO
recommends 180 minutes of physical activity a day.

The section “Developing gymnastics for kids” is of a general health and developmental nature. There is no
complex sports elements and requirements, both for athletes. Toddlers are engaged in gymnastic
balls, sticks, rings, hoops and other items.

If you and your child enjoy playing sports, after a year or two, you can switch to an in-depth
gymnastics program, where the guys train more professionally.

Benois School – Center for additional education for children 2-12 years old

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Dragon Lady

Adventures in a magical school

Author: Ekaterina Matyushkina

What is hidden in city parks? Where do the winding paths lead?
Who hides in the shade of the trees and whispers in the thickets by the lake?
Magical country is very close – you just need to look closely!

But its inhabitants are in terrible danger. Someone wants to destroy Fairyland! Brave heroes Nick and Unya decide to resist evil spells. They are waiting for danger, meeting with a ghost, flying on a dragon and real adventures!

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• Middle school age

Buy the book “Secrets of the Magic Land”

Benuariki: The Enchanted Key

Author: Ekaterina Matyushkina

The magic land of Benuarius is destroyed. A brave family of elephant mice undertakes to restore it. Mysterious events begin to happen: elephant mice learn a terrible prediction, Glasha disappears, evil wizards appear one after another …

Who is behind all this? Who benefits from Benoir’s death? The brave elephant mouse Nick, together with his sister Unya, take up the investigation. If they do not cope with adversity in one day, Benoir will be lost forever!

• Augmented Reality Book
  /Free Benois 1890 app available for IOS and Android/
• Primary school age

Purchase the book “The Enchanted Key”

Benuariki: Lady of the Dragons

Author: Igor Shevchuk

Trouble again in the magical land of Benuari! Because of the intrigues of the villain, the dragon Kamenum disappeared.