News from EduCare
How reading out loud to your children can boost their vocabulary
Words are powerful, and a rich vocabulary can provide young people with significant advantages. Successful vocabulary development is associated with better vocational, academic and health outcomes. When parents read books aloud to their children from an early age,...
Keep Valentine’s Day Sweet & Safe for Those With Food Allergies
People with food allergy need to remain watchful on Valentine's Day, but they certainly shouldn't be left out of the sweet celebrations! Carefully reading food labels on candies and other treats can help ensure a safe day for everyone. Read More This message is...
Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard
This recall includes the Cat & Jack “Chiara” toddlers’ Unicorn Boots in sizes 5-13, and size 1. The boots are white with silver shimmer, include a white zipper, and white faux fur lining. The unicorn’s horn and inner ears are silver glitter and its eyelashes and...
Holiday Schedule
Educare Academy will be closed Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Monday 31st and Tuesday January 1st. Santa will be visiting at 10:00 Wednesday 12th at 10:00 a.m. Holiday party Dec 21st.
Gold Seal Accreditation for EduCare Learning Center!
Congratulations to Educare Learning Center in Port Charlotte who received their renewal for Gold Seal Accreditation! The Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge child care facilities whose standards reflect quality in the...
EduCare Donates to C.A.R.E
Don Smith of Kona Ice in Punta Gorda, donated to EduCare through his GiveBack program. EduCare paid it forward by donating the funds to the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.)
Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard
My First Porsche – Wooden Cars Units Sold: About 1,700 (In addition, 330 were sold in Canada) Manufactured In: Poland Sold at: Porsche dealers nationwide and online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and other websites from April 2015 through March 2018 for about...
Chocking Hazard Recall – Munchkin Waterpede Bath Toy
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Take the toy away immediately. This recall involves Munchkin’s Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped...
May 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the month of May! This month our theme is "In the Garden." We will be focusing on the colors Blue and Purple and reviewing the letters of the alphabet (a-z), numbers (1-25) and shapes (circle, rectangle, oval, triangle, square, heart, clover and diamond)....
May 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to month of May!! We will be wrapping-up the end of the school year and getting into our summer program starting next month. This month we will be reviewing numbers, letters, colors and shapes. For character building we will be working on responsibility. May...
Riding Toy Recall – Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
The throttle limiter (gas pedal) can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard. Stop using the toy until you know it is safe. This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles. “Polaris” is stamped on...
Choking Hazard Recall – Petit Collage Toy Xylophones
The ball on the end of the toy xylophone beater stick can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. Take the beater stick away immediately. This recall involves Petit Collage musical jumbo wooden xylophones. They are musical instrument toys for...
There is STEAM at EduCare!
Science + Technology + Engineering + Art + Math = STEAM In Florida and here at EduCare, we agree that adding Art to the mix to educate and develop the minds of our children is important! For students, adding the A (art) to STEM helps develop the mind and promotes...
Fire Danger Recall – Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Marshall Hat with Flashlight
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, causing the flashlight to become hot, posing burn and fire hazards. Take the flashlight away immediately! This recall involves the Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat sold with an accessory flashlight....
April 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the month of April! This month our theme is about Farm & Zoo animals. We will also be focusing on the colors Purple & Green, number 25, letters Yy & Zz, Oval and Diamond shapes. Our character building is about Caring. The children will also...