Summer Camp Benefits Children Beyond Summer Fun

Preschool children enjoying outdoor water play and sprinkler fun in the playground at amc daycare

Summer camp benefits children in ways that go far beyond games and outdoor activities. It gives kids a chance to build confidence, practice independence, make friends, and develop social-emotional skills in a setting that feels fun, supportive, and engaging. For many young children, camp is one of the first places where they can try new […]

Preschool Graduation: Celebrating Growth, Confidence, and Friendship

Child holding certificate during preschool graduation celebration at AMC Day Care

Preschool graduation is a special day for children, families, and teachers. While the caps, certificates, and photos are exciting, preschool graduation is about much more than a ceremony. It is a chance to celebrate growth, confidence, friendship, and all the new skills children have learned throughout the year. Across all of our AMC Day Care […]

🌈 Positive Self-Talk for Kids: Building Confidence from the Inside Out

Positive self-talk for kids is one of the most powerful tools we can teach children to build confidence, manage emotions, and approach challenges with courage 💛. As we welcome January and the start of a new year, AMC is focusing on the value of a positive mindset—helping children believe in themselves and feel capable of […]

Sharing and Giving: Wrapping Up December at AMC

As December comes to a close, we take time to reflect on a month centered around sharing and giving. Throughout the month at AMC, children explored what it means to care for others, work together, and show kindness in everyday moments. These experiences helped children build meaningful social skills that support both their learning and […]

From Bucket Dipper to Bucket Filler: Helping Kids Change Course

Even the kindest kids sometimes have “bucket dipping” moments, times when their words or actions take away from someone else’s joy. The good news? With awareness and guidance, children can learn to spot these moments and turn them into opportunities for kindness.  What Is Bucket Dipping? At AMC, we use the “bucket” as a simple […]

First Day Back to School at AMC

A particular joy comes with seeing your children start nursery school and pre-K. It is a time of new beginnings as they embark on a journey of learning and growth.

First Day of School 85th St. AMC

Look at those smiling faces at All My Children 85th St. The first day back to school was fantastic! The first day of school: Some of the best things about going back to school: Seeing your friends again After a long summer break, it’s fun to see your friends again at school. You can play […]

Crown St. AMC Infant Program

The Crown Street AMC Infant Program is a wonderful experience. Enrolling your child into an infant program at a daycare or school can be a great decision.

Character Building and Values

The young children learned about kindness to animals at All My Children 164th site by meeting two puppies and caring for them.