{"id":83000000214,"date":"2019-08-05T10:15:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T10:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/?p=83000000214"},"modified":"2019-07-13T10:20:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-13T10:20:43","slug":"encouraging-your-childs-brain-development-with-daycare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oviedo\/2019\/08\/05\/encouraging-your-childs-brain-development-with-daycare\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging Your Child\u2019s Brain Development with Daycare"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to brain and cognitive development, the initial years of a child\u2019s life are crucial. The primary reason is the rapid rate at which the brain grows from before birth into early childhood. While the brain continues to change and develop throughout adulthood, the first 8 years of a child\u2019s life are the most important<\/u><\/a>. It\u2019s during this period the foundation is built for future health, learning and life success.<\/p>\n

When it comes to brain development, there are 4 main areas: cognitive, motor, social and emotional, and language and communication. Now, brain development is an aspect of cognitive development. Cognitive development defines how a child\u2019s intellect evolves. It includes problem-solving, learning and thinking skills. All other areas of development are impacted by these skills.<\/p>\n

Most parents send their day kids to daycare because they want someone to look after them while they\u2019re at the office. However, a good daycare program<\/u><\/a>\u00a0does much more than just that\u2014it can enhance your child\u2019s brain and cognitive development.<\/p>\n

Brain and Cognitive Development<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Daycare programs consist of various exercises that are designed to actively engage your child\u2019s brain. For instance, at Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids, we have exercises in our curricular that are geared to help your child learn:<\/p>\n