Researching child care options can be overwhelming. In this file photo, a caregiver plays with children outside the Little Mustangs Child Learning Academy in Richardson ISD. Elías Valverde II / Staff ...

There’s a dizzying array of childhood programs, schools and child-care options — all with slightly different names and definitions — which can be confusing to parents trying to make decisions about ...

Parents should carefully select a preschool for their child. Key factors include teacher-to-student ratio, curriculum, behavior management strategies, communication with parents, health and safety ...

When people talk about preschool readiness, the conversation usually jumps straight to letters and numbers. Can they count to ten? Do they know their colors? Can they write their name, even if the ...