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Why You Should Enroll Your Child in Our V.P.K Program

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At Lil’ Rascals Academy, we offer the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (V.P.K.). This Florida state-sponsored program offers free V.P.K. to 4- and 5-year olds who reside in the state of Florida. This program is designed to prepare children academically, socially,…

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An Overview Of Our Child Care Programs

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At Lil’ Rascals Academy, we take immense pride in our child care programs. From our infant daycare classroom and preschool to our VPK programs and after school camps, we dedicate ourselves to providing your child with a safe, fun, and…

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The Benefits of Reading With Your Preschooler

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Reading with or to your child has many benefits. Even if your child is too young to speak, they can still benefit greatly from parent-child reading time. Reading with your child can help expand their vocabulary, cultivate a lifelong interest…

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How to Know if Your Child Is Ready for Preschool

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Children grow so fast. One day they are in diapers and need absolutely everything from you and then next, they are running around playing with friends and getting ready to start preschool. But how do you know when they are…

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Educational at-Home Activities to do With Your Preschoolers

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During the current situation, we are all finding ourselves spending a lot more time at home. It’s the best way to keep ourselves and our family safe, but it can become a bit overwhelming to have the whole family home…

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How Preschool Gives Your Child a Lifelong Advantage

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For many, preschool is a convenient way to give your child a chance to learn and socialize while you, the parents, are at work. But did you know that preschool can actually give your child some lifelong advantages over children…

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Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy

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Keeping your child healthy is at the top of every parent’s to-do list. At Lil’ Rascals Academy, we will be the first to tell you that we love children and they are an absolute joy, but they do tend to…

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Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day With Your Preschooler

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Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate with your preschooler, whether you are Irish or not. Green food, green drinks, parades — what’s not to love. In this blog, we are going to discuss some engaging Saint Paddy’s…

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How to Make a Heart Valentine’s Day Wreath With Your Preschooler

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it is a wonderful time to celebrate with your significant other, children love to celebrate this holiday too! They get to bring in valentines to their classmates, make fun crafts, and…

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Practicing Colors With Your Preschooler

One of the many lessons that toddlers will be introduced to while attending preschool is their colors. This is a lesson that we will cover and practice quite a bit in the classroom, but it never hurts to also practice…

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