Director’s Blog

What do we know about risk taking for preschoolers? This is what we know…risk taking and risk assessment is a vital role in a person’s growth and development in life. […]

We are all on our own journeys, some of which we can control and some of which we can’t. When I became a parent, I thought that I would have

We often carry expectations for our kids that we don’t hold for ourselves.  Many of us say “ I want my kids to speak up when someone hurts them” “I

As I prepare to tackle many of the tasks of our holiday season, I am reminded of some of the challenges and expectations the young children in our lives have.

A 4s parent approached me one December, worried that her child was not feeling connected at school.  I thought about the child—playing out complex stories with groups of children, saving

Throughout the year, visitors tour our program regularly.  We’re often asked, “What makes your program different?  What sets your program apart from other schools?” Our answer is always the same:

To understand SYC as it is today, it is important to know a little of how the school came about.  The two women who founded the school, Lee Row and

While spring is traditionally thought of as a time of renewal, summer plays that role in the life of a teacher.  It’s a chance to step back from the routine

Summer offers different opportunities for kids and families.  Swimming at the pool, trips to the zoo, visits to local parks, day camps, festivals and fairs.  It’s a great chance to

Stephanie Rottmayer knows how to make every person at SYC feel special – because to Stephanie, every person at SYC is special. The child hiding behind his mom’s legs as