I’ve heard parents rave about the “key person” system—each child gets a dedicated caregiver who knows their lovey’s name and their preferred apple slice shape. (No, seriously. Leo’s key person knows he only eats apples if they’re cut like smiley faces.) These educators aren’t just warm bodies; they’re trained in early years development and actually geek out about it.
One dad told me how his son, who refused to try broccoli for two years, became a kale chip fanatic after a nursery garden harvest. “They grew it themselves,” he said, shaking his head in disbelief. “Apparently, kids eat anything if they know it’s trophies from their own dirt.”
The little things that go unnoticed (until they don’t).
You don’t think about the ‘transition to school’ prep until your kid hits the “big school” age. Bright Horizons does this thing called School Readiness, which sounds like a jargon trap. But actually, it means they teach them how to zip their own coat, listen to a story without interrupting, and ask for help without crying. (Okay, less crying.)
They also have a “stay and play” session for parents that isn’t awkward. (Unlike that one time I had to sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ in a circle with other parents. We’ve all been there.)
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