by Erica Hobby, MSW and Julie Poole, M.Ed Reading together is an important part of the early childhood classroom, but its impact goes far beyond helping children develop a love of books. The words children hear, the conversations that happen around a story, and the opportunities they have to participate all help build the language […]
Hi everyone! I’m Hannah Dombrowski, a Philly-area local and the new Marketing Intern here at Novick. I recently earned my associate degree in business administration and am working toward my bachelor’s in marketing. What really draws me to marketing is the sweet spot where creativity meets audience behavior; understanding what makes people click, connect, and […]
by Macy Lang, Dietetic Intern As we enjoy the warmer weather, it is important to make sure we stay hydrated. Hydration is more than just drinking water, we can be hydrated through the foods we eat as well. Explore some tips and fun food options to help your child stay hydrated this summer season. How […]
by Caitlin Boland RD, LDN | Nutrition Services Manager Take a moment to think about the food that gets thrown away in your program each week. An unopened milk carton. A banana that turned brown before snack time. Leftover vegetables from lunch. A tray of food prepared for children who were absent that day. Now […]
by Kelly Honer, Regional Director PA | NJ | DE | NY Nutrition is more than a daily requirement. It is the foundation for growth and development. In early childhood, nutrition plays a central role in brain development, learning, and emotional regulation. By age five, a child’s brain is approximately 90% developed, with the most […]
by Julie Poole, M.Ed, Connections Manager NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) was established in 1971 to bring national attention to the needs of young children and to recognize the critical role that early childhood programs and educators play in shaping a child’s future. In the last 5 decades, WOYC has grown into a […]
by Max Novick, Operations Development Coordinator When you think about delivering food, you might picture a quick drop-off and a wave goodbye. But for Novick drivers serving childcare centers, it’s a whole different story. Every stop matters because every child matters—and that means safety, accuracy, and care are non-negotiable. Training That Goes Beyond Driving Before […]
by Brooke Adams Dietetic Intern Packed with protein, fiber and kid – friendly flavor, chickpeas may just be the solution to increasing nutrition in your child’s diet! These hearty beans provide 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and a significant source of iron, phosphorus, and manganese in just a ½ cup serving. […]
by Cynthia Snyder Senior Childcare Specialist & Executive Director of Novick Urban Farm Every year at this time I reflect on the previous year. This year I could not help but stand back, pause and look at all the wonderful people that I am so honored to be working for and with, at Novick. […]
by Tracie Mercado Childcare Service Executive DN Let’s be honest, we’ve all worked with a “Careless Karen.” You know the type, the one who thinks the monitoring fairy is going to magically sprinkle compliance dust throughout her center the night before a field monitoring review. She’s the one running around with a clipboard five minutes […]
