Parenting & Child Development Resources

Tips, insights, and advice from our early childhood educators

Halloween Toddler Activities at Daycare: Costumes & Sensory Tips
October 21, 2026 8 min read

Halloween toddler activities at a Brooklyn daycare: the parade, the costume rules, and a sensory friendly halloween plan for a child who hates masks.

When to Join an Infant Daycare Waitlist in NYC: A Month-by-Month Timeline
September 2, 2026 6 min read

A month-by-month timeline for joining an infant daycare waitlist in NYC, plus the questions to ask and documents to have ready before you enroll.

What Babies Actually Learn in Daycare (Month by Month)
September 2, 2026 6 min read

A month-by-month look at what babies learn in daycare in the first year, the milestones behind it, and what a good infant program does at each stage.

Going Back to Work Downtown: A Guide to Infant Daycare in Battery Park
August 31, 2026 1 min read

Returning to work in the Financial District? A practical, reassuring guide to infant daycare in Battery Park and making that first transition smoother.

What Infant Daycare in Battery Park City Is Like
July 15, 2026 9 min read

Looking for infant daycare in Battery Park City? See how Playto's Safe and Snug® protocol and stage-based curriculum set it apart from other NYC options.

Insider Fall Daycare Calendar for Battery Park City
July 15, 2026 8 min read

Battery Park City families are securing fall daycare spots now. Learn why Playto at 2 South End Ave fills early and how to schedule your tour today.

Your Battery Park City Daycare Tour Cheat Sheet
July 14, 2026 9 min read

Touring daycares in Battery Park City? These are the 10 questions every parent should ask before enrolling their infant or toddler.

Play-Based Preschool in Brooklyn: Why It Matters
July 8, 2026

Looking for a play-based preschool in Brooklyn? Learn how Playto's curriculum, Safe and Snug protocol, and developmental science support children ages 0 to 3.

Infant Daycare in Brooklyn: Playto Prospect Heights
July 8, 2026

Looking for infant daycare in Brooklyn? Learn how Playto's Tiny Cruisers program, Safe and Snug protocol, and low caregiver ratios support your baby's first year.

Preschool in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
July 8, 2026

Looking for a preschool in Prospect Heights? Learn how Playto's play-based curriculum, Safe and Snug protocol, and infant to toddler programs serve Brooklyn families.

Nanny vs. Daycare: Unlocking Social-Emotional Growth for the Future
February 3, 2026

Choosing between a nanny and daycare impacts your child's social-emotional growth. Discover how daycare nurtures essential skills for future success in an AI-driven …

Science for Kids: How Early Learning Sparks Curiosity and Discovery
January 12, 2026

Discover how early science learning helps toddlers explore, experiment, and grow through play. See how curiosity builds confidence and lifelong learning.

How Daycare Supports Toddler Language Skills
December 11, 2025

Discover how daycare nurtures toddler language skills & development through play, conversation, and community; building confidence, empathy, and curiosity.

Why yoga for toddlers — and why now?
November 10, 2025

Discover why yoga is perfect for toddlers — supporting strength, balance, focus, and emotional regulation through playful movement. Learn how early yoga builds …

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