<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Valley Daycare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Childcare on a scenic 15 acres with livestock and adventure. Serving children 6 weeks to 9 years old. ]]></description><link>https://www.valleyece.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:38:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.valleyece.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Access to Green Space in Early Childhood: How Nature Impacts Academic Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this: your four-year-old comes home from Valley covered in dirt, chattering excitedly about the salamander they found under a log. While you might be thinking about the extra laundry, something much more significant just happened. That muddy adventure wasn't just fun and games: it was building the foundation for your child's future academic success. As parents, we often focus on early literacy and math skills when thinking about school readiness. 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Creating a nurturing environment where they feel...]]></description><link>https://www.valleyece.com/post/supporting-a-child-s-emotional-growth-strategies-for-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670a903fda55fdd61d495ad2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:06:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c855c617d4244708a68b04b56e7ddd2b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ValleyDaycare</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2024 Refresh Project ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valley Daycare pulls its curriculum and philosophies from many educational approaches, including Montessori, Reggie Emilia, High Scope,...]]></description><link>https://www.valleyece.com/post/summer-2024-refresh-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669ff59e3b356af5b6f2b2cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Valley Daycare]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73b854_105f9b6dba724964a1e99e4be22dfeb3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ValleyDaycare</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developmentally Appropriate Spaces ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infants and toddlers need a safe space that promotes gross motor development. 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