OUR PARTNERS
Academic Enrichment
Every child deserves a high quality learning environment. That's why it is so important to Learn 'n Play to be an active participant in national and local programs that continuously improve and enhance the possibilities for your child's learning and development.
Brightwheel
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Brightwheel is a childcare management app that allows childcare providers to manage their business while sending parents updates on their children throughout the day.
The childcare management software allows teachers to privately and securely share photos and videos, assess learning milestones, and communicate with parents, on any device.
ABC Mouse Early Learn Academy
ABCmouse.com is a global education initiative, with a curriculum designed in close collaboration with nationally recognized early childhood education experts.
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"Our goal is to help children build a strong foundation for future academic success by providing a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to greatly assist early learners to succeed in pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary school programs."
Smart Beginnings
"Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area, is an early childhood initiative designed to ensure young children are prepared for success in school and success in life. We are a coalition of over 40 public and private agencies, businesses and individuals."
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Smart Beginnings makes it possible for Learn 'n Play to participate in a number of programs, including Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices and Passport to Kindergarten. Learn 'n Play currently has a mentor relationship with Smart Beginnings that will help support parents and families to prepare their children to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed!
Virginia Quality
"Quality matters. Research shows that quality child care and early learning programs positively impact children’s development, resulting in more success in school and life. Young children’s brains are built from the bottom up, with early experiences setting the stage for all later development."
Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network
"The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network promotes excellence in early care centers by increasing the educational level and skills of those who work with infants and toddlers. Highly trained infant and toddler specialists provide on-site consultation and training [to participating providers]."