Toddlers
15 months to 2.9 years
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Daycare tour questions to ask, plus how to check a Mass. license
Your daycare tour checklist: safety, ratios, health, cost and inclusion questions, plus how to check a Massachusetts program’s license and record.
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How to talk to parents about a behavior or development concern
A teacher’s script for raising a delay or behavior concern: what to prep, what to say and avoid, using interpreters, and how to suggest Early Intervention.
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Early signs of autism or ADHD: What to watch for and who to call
Not pointing by 18 months? Not answering to their name? The early signs of autism and ADHD by age, and how to get a free evaluation…
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Play-based lesson ideas: 15 low-cost activities from birth to 5
Fifteen play-based lesson ideas for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, tied to Massachusetts guidelines, with quick ways to adapt each for every child.
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Childcare in Massachusetts: $26K a year for a baby. How to pay less
Infant care at a Massachusetts center averages $26,343 a year. Here’s what every age costs, plus the 2026 aid and tax breaks that shrink the bill.
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Autism, speech delays and IEPs in your classroom: A teacher’s playbook
IFSPs, IEPs, picture schedules and AAC, made simple. How to support kids with autism or speech delays in class, plus the Massachusetts inclusion rules.
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Help paying for childcare in Massachusetts: Aid just reopened
Massachusetts just reopened childcare aid with $31.2M for about 2,100 seats. Who qualifies, how to apply on MyChildCareMA and what you’ll pay.
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Screen time for toddlers: Why the AAP stopped counting minutes
The AAP dropped its 1-hour daily screen limit for toddlers and preschoolers. What changed in 2026, what still applies, and how to make screens count.
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Kid always sick at daycare? When to keep them home, and when not to
Eight to 10 colds in two years is normal. Here’s when to keep your child home from daycare, when they can go back, and the Massachusetts…
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Childcare tax breaks 2026: The $7,500 FSA and 50% credit, explained
For 2026 the federal childcare credit hits 50%, the dependent care FSA jumps to $7,500 and Massachusetts pays $440 a kid. How to stack them right.
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Daycare vs. preschool vs. pre-K: What’s different and when to start
Daycare, preschool and pre-K overlap more than you think. What each means in Massachusetts, the right age to start, and how kindergarten cutoffs work.
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How to find a good daycare in Massachusetts: 4 steps that work
Search the state’s free database, call your referral agency, check inspection records and work the waitlists. Find a good daycare in Massachusetts.
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