Parenting & Child Development Resources

Tips, insights, and advice from our early childhood educators

Preparing for Kindergarten: What Battery Park City Families Can Start Now
November 12, 2026 10 min read

Discover how preparing for kindergarten in Battery Park City focuses on self-care and social-emotional readiness. Learn key skills and application timelines.

Managing Emotions Through Art Activities for Children
November 9, 2026 12 min read

Discover how art activities can help children manage emotions, develop self-regulation skills, and enhance emotional intelligence through creative expression.

NYC Kindergarten Application Guide (Nov 2026): Planning for PS 89 and PS 276 in Battery Park City
November 7, 2026 6 min read

Applying for NYC kindergarten this November 2026? Set up MySchools, verify zones, and schedule winter tours for PS 89 and PS 276 before deadlines.

Full Day vs Half Day Preschool: What a Three Year Old Actually Does With the Afternoon
November 6, 2026 6 min read

Deciding between full day vs half day preschool for your 3-year-old? Learn how afternoon rest, play, and schedules shape your child's day.

Preschool Scholarships in Battery Park City: How to Qualify and Apply
November 4, 2026 6 min read

Discover how NYC preschool scholarships work. Learn who qualifies, what you need to apply, and how to lower your full-day tuition costs today.

Daycare Age Groups: How Your Child Moves From One Room to the Next
November 2, 2026 10 min read

Daycare age groups explained: the signs of preschool readiness teachers watch for, how a room move works, and what changes in your child’s day.

Daycare Prospect Heights Parents Are Weighing Against Free 3-K and 2-K
November 1, 2026 9 min read

Looking for the best daycare Prospect Heights families trust? Compare NYC 3-K vs. private daycare hours, costs, and 2027 dates. Tour Playto today!

Employer-Sponsored Childcare in NYC: Playto Partnerships
October 29, 2026 6 min read

Looking for employer-sponsored childcare in NYC? Learn how Playto partners with companies to offer infant and toddler daycare benefits across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

What Babies and Toddlers Learn in Daycare Ages 0 to 3
October 29, 2026 7 min read

Discover what babies and toddlers actually learn in daycare from birth to age 3, including language, movement, and social skills built through play-based care.

Battery Park City Preschool Where Toddlers Thrive
October 29, 2026 6 min read

Infant to toddler programs in Battery Park City, built on play-based learning and the Safe and Snug® protocol. Book a tour and see the classrooms yourself.

What Infant Daycare Costs in NYC in 2026 (and How to Save)
October 29, 2026 6 min read

What infant daycare really costs in NYC in 2026, what drives the price, and the FSA, tax credit, and employer levers that bring it down.

What Great Infant Care Looks Like, From Birth to 18 Months
October 29, 2026 6 min read

How to judge infant care from birth to 18 months: the non-negotiables, what changes by stage, and the green and red flags to watch for on a tour.

Indoor Toddler Activities NYC Parents Can Run in a Brooklyn Apartment
October 29, 2026 10 min read

Indoor toddler activities NYC parents can set up in minutes: rainy day activities for toddlers by stage, energy burners, and where to go nearby.

Daycare for Infants NYC: Inside the Tiny Cruisers Room in Lower Manhattan
October 26, 2026 8 min read

Daycare for infants parents judge on ratios, logs and settling. See how infant daycare nyc runs in our Battery Park City room, then book a tour.

How to Ensure Daycare Safety Today: What Safe and Snug® Checks
October 23, 2026 8 min read

Learn how to ensure daycare safety with practical checks for sleep, allergens, pickup, and secure protocols at our Battery Park City NYC center.

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