By Jalee April 25, 2017
My children attends TLC part time. I absolutely adore all of the teachers at this quality home daycare. When I pick my children up they are always clean and the curriculum is awesome! I've had bad experiences in the past with a few daycare centers. You can say I'm a very particular mommy! But I finally found the best childcare that works for my family. Ms. Angela is amazing and she doesn't play when it comes to making sure the kids are in a loving,learning and clean environment. She hold her assistants to high expectations! You will not go wrong with this daycare. ...read more
By Anonymous September 16, 2014
Both my children started Children's Academy at 6 weeks old. My son is now 2 1/2 and has known his alphabet, numbers to 10 and all his colors for at least 6 months. But, more than that, he and all his classmates know how to say please and thank you, hold the door open for one another, use yes ma'am and no ma'am. They're expected to respect one another and to respect their teachers. My daughter is 9 months old and a little behind in her gross motor skills. The staff there is very supportive of us and making sure she does the excercises her physical therapist reccommended every day. They also make sure to inform us of any milestones she while she's at school. I always feel comfortable calling to check on either one of my babies. It's wonderful to have caregivers who are advocates for your children. I often thank them for helping us raise our babies. ...read more
By Anonymous August 26, 2014
We love TLC!!! My daughter is learning so much! Ms. Angela strongly believes in preparing children for future success and delevloping the whole child. You won't be disappointed with this childcare option. ...read more
When it comes to identifying nits, or head lice eggs, it seems that everyone knows what to do...look for white specs behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. Right? Wrong! Aside from popular belief, nits are actually brown or almost black. They start out a yellowish grey color, with a small brown dot in the center. As the louse develops inside, the brown spot grows and the overall color of the nit gets darker. Just before hatching, the nits are completely brown or black. It's only after the bugs have hatched that the nit becomes "white", but it's really translucent at this point and not the color white. And what about their location on the head? Also wrong! While some nits can be found behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, most will be found towards the crown of the head and around the temples. Crazy...I know! It seems that the age-old information about finding lice eggs on the hair is completely opposite of reality! So what are we supposed to believe? One thing we all know about nits is that they are glued to the hair shaft and won't flick away easily. This is true! The female louse carefully attaches each of her eggs to the hair by gluing all the way around the hair shaft. This makes for a very secure egg: one that won't move sideways off the hair at all. In order to remove a nit, you must break the glue's bond with the hair using your finger nails and then pull it all the way to the end of the hair strand. Once the egg is off the hair, it will be perfectly egg shaped (just like the ones in your refridgerator...but smaller) and will appear to have a tail. This "tail" is actually the hardened glue that was once holding the nit in place. And, of course, it will be brown. So what's all this white stuff? Well, if you are only finding white specs in the hair, chances are that you are looking at dandruff. While we are all familiar with the flakey dandruff that blows away easily from the hair and scalp, there are many different types of dandruff including what I like to call "sticky dandruff". This is what happens when dry scalp meets oily hair, and it can often mimic lice eggs by sticking to the hair shaft. However, "sticky dandruff" is much easier to move away from the hair than nits, is usually white in color and will come in all shapes and sizes. Confusing, isn't it? If you are still unsure if you are looking at nits or not, the best thing is to consult a professional. We at Nit Nabbers are always happy to consult with you over the phone regarding your questions, or to be absolutely sure you can schedule a head check appointment with a Nit Nabbers professional. Good luck, and happy nit picking! Jessica "Head" Nit Nabber ...read more
By Nit Nabbers - Head Lice Removal Service July 07, 2011
Nit Nabbers owner, Jessica Sammis, has more to offer than just her head lice expertise. In fact, for the past 9 years, Jessica has been very active in the Haunted House industry. A lover of Halloween her entire life, Jessica is a member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA), and has visited and worked in haunts around the country. She has even lent her passion for all things haunted, combined with her experience in theater, to training actors at theme park events and independent attractions alike. In 2009, Jessica's love of haunting has taken a back seat to the creation of her new business, Nit Nabbers. Therefore, when she heard that LifeSpan Farm was looking for someone to help with a haunted trail for their first annual 'Cluck Fest', she was thrilled to offer her services! For this event, a "hardly haunted" of "barely boo" style was in order. A 'Trick-or-Treat Trail' was suggested, and will now be Jessica's main focus (aside from head lice, of course) this October. On the LifeSpan Farm's 'Cluck Fest' Trick-or-Treat Trail, children and their families will follow a path through the woods visiting the houses of several classic Halloween characters. First stop...a witch's cottage. There, a friendly witch will greet them, cast a good luck spell, and send them on their way with a treat. Along the way, children will meet a vampire, a werewolf, a mummy, a clown, and many more friendly faces. Each person they encounter will be a lovable version of the classic Halloween horror characters. 'Cluck Fest' will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. The event will include a fried chicken tasting, a pumpkin patch, the Trick-or-Treat trail, a hay maze, and much more! The address of the farm is: LifeSpan Farm - Theraputic Riding Center 3701 Kidd Lane Charlotte, NC 28216 LifeSpan Farm is a theraputic riding center located in North Charlotte. They offer equine assisted activities and therapies to help address the physical, mental, and social difficulties facing children and adults with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, autism, and a range of others. For more information about LifeSpan Farm, or the first annual 'Cluck Fest', please visit their website at www.lifespanservices.org/farmtrc. In addition to being a lot of fun, 'Cluck Fest' is a fundraiser that supports a great cause. Please consider stopping by for a couple hours that afternoon to support their efforts. And if you happen to see Nit Nabbers owner, Jessica Sammis, lurking around the trail, be sure to say 'hello'! ...read more
By Nit Nabbers - Head Lice Removal Service October 09, 2009
Head Lice are in the News! Here is a link to an article published in USA Today about Head Lice and Summer Camp. In this article, the author stresses the importance of checking your child's head before sending them to camp.Head Lice Don't Take the Summer Off!http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-06-15-lice-treatments_N.htmSummer camp is also a time that lice can spread easily from head to head. If your child goes to a day camp, it is important to check your child's head for signs of lice at least once a week. Report any findings to the camp so that they may track down the infestation and take care of the problem. If your child goes to sleep-away camp, be sure to check them as soon as they return home.Remember, there may not be a nurse sending children home from school during the summer, but that doesn't mean that head lice are not active during this time of the year. Take care of the problem as soon as it arrises, and your treatments will be much easier and less costly. And, as always, call Nit Nabbers first for your head lice needs. ...read more
By Nit Nabbers - Head Lice Removal Service June 17, 2009
When choosing crafts for a preschooler, it is important that it is both easy for the child to complete themselves as well as one which helps to stimulate their creativity. A good craft for a preschooler will help them to understand lessons in colors, numbers and shapes. ...read more
There are many things in preschool that can cause a child to become angry and act out in negative ways. One such negative way they may react is to begin hitting other children or their teachers. Should you have to deal with a preschooler who hits, there are some things you can do to handle the child. ... ...read more
