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The holiday season in a preschool classroom is one of those things that can go one of two ways. It can become a blur of themed crafts, sugar, and overstimulated children counting down the days until winter break. Or it can become something genuinely meaningful: a season where children slow down, notice the people around them, create with intention, and build memories that actually last. At EverStar Academy of Discovery, we aim for the second one every year. Here's how we thin

Somewhere along the way, a lot of parents picked up a belief about preschool that sounds reasonable on the surface but doesn't hold up once you look at the actual science. It goes something like this: real learning looks like sitting still, following instructions, and practicing skills like letters, numbers, and tracing lines on a worksheet. Play is the reward for finishing the real work. Fun happens after learning. Learning is serious. We understand where that belief comes f

There are more preschool options in Waxahachie today than there were five years ago. That's a good thing for families — but it also means the decision is harder than it used to be. Every school has a website with smiling children and language about nurturing environments and preparing kids for kindergarten. Every school says they care. Most of them mean it. But caring isn't a differentiator. Every parent who starts a preschool cares about children.

The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education originated in the town of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy after World War II. Parents in that community, determined to rebuild something better for their children, partnered with educator Loris Malaguzzi to create schools built on a radical idea — that children are capable, curious, and competent human beings who deserve environments and teachers that treat them that way.

Choosing a preschool for your child is one of those decisions that feels bigger than it probably should — and yet somehow exactly as big as it feels. You're not just picking a building where your child will spend their days. You're choosing the people who will shape how they first experience learning, friendship, and the world outside your home. That's a lot of weight to carry through a Google search and a couple of Tuesday afternoon tours.

If you’re searching for daycare, you’re probably thinking about more than just care. You want your child to be safe—but also learning, growing, and ready for school later on. That’s where a Reggio Emilia daycare approach stands out.