# ABC Academy

> Tips on play-based learning, child development and parenting from the early childhood educators at ABC Academy in Jackson, Michigan.


## Pages

- [Meals & Nutrition](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/facilities/meals/)
- [Our Mission & Philosophy](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/our-mission-philosophy/)
- [Our Facilities](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/facilities/)
- [FAQs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/faqs/)
- [Blog](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/)
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/accessibility/)
- [Schedule a Tour](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-tours/)
- [Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/)
- [About](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/about/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Request Information](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/request-info/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/contact/)
- [Careers](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/careers/)
- [Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/diversity-inclusion/)
- [Family Communication](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/family-communication/)
- [Safety & Security](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/safety-security/)
- [Home](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/)


## Posts

- [Understanding Preschool: Is It the Right Fit for Your Child?](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/understanding-preschool-is-it-the-right-fit-for-your-child/)
- [How to Keep Kids Safe Online: Essential Tips for Parents](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-keep-kids-safe-online-essential-tips-for-parents/)
- [What to Look for in a Daycare or After School Program](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-daycare-or-after-school-program/)
- [How To Choose The Right Preschool In Michigan](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-preschool-in-michigan/)
- [Educational Philosophies: Reggio, Montessori, Play-Based, & Faith-Based](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/educational-philosophies-reggio-montessori-play-based-faith-based/)
- [The Basics of Quality Childcare: What Parents Should Look For](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/the-basics-of-quality-daycare-in-michigan/)
- [The Benefits of Socialization for Young Children](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/covid-socialization-in-daycares/)
- [Preschool Pros and Cons: Sending Your Child to Preschool ](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/preschool-pros-and-cons-sending-your-child-to-preschool/)
- [Choosing a Jackson Daycare Near Me](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/choosing-a-jackson-daycare-near-me/)
- [Back to School Advice for Parents: Tips and Tricks from ABC Academy in Michigan](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/back-to-school-advice-for-parents-tips-and-tricks-from-abc-academy-in-michigan/)
- [How to Prepare for Kindergarten Readiness in Michigan State](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-kindergarten-readiness-in-michigan-state/)
- [What is the Difference between Daycare and Childcare in Jackson Michigan](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-daycare-and-childcare-in-jackson-michigan/)
- [How to Find the Right Preschool in Jackson, Concord, Michigan](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/preschool-in-jackson-concord-mi/)
- [7 Things to Consider Before your Child Begins Baby Daycare](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/things-to-consider-before-your-child-begins-baby-daycare/)
- [Interesting Ways of Teaching Numbers to your Preschooler](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/teaching-numbers/)
- [How to Keep Kids Safe Online](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-keep-kids-safe-online/)
- [6 Helpful Tips for Being a Nurturing Parent](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/6-helpful-tips-for-being-a-nurturing-parent/)
- [Help Your Child Eat Better with These 6 Tips for Picky Eaters](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/tips-for-picky-eaters/)
- [5 Tips to Get Kids Motivated for Learning](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/5-tips-to-get-kids-motivated-for-learning/)
- [Behavior Management: 5 Tips to Manage Toddler Behavior](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/behavior-management/)
- [Top 6 Parenting Tips for New Parents](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/tips-for-new-parents/)
- [Raising Resilient Kids: 6 Tips for Parents](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/resilient-kids/)
- [How to Practice Positive Discipline for Preschoolers](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/positive-discipline-for-preschoolers/)
- [Top Five reasons a family would choose ABC Academy for their child](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/top-five-reasons-a-family-would-choose-abc-academy-for-their-child/)
- [How to Handle Toddler Behavior Problems](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/toddler-behavior-problems/)
- [Sleep-Training a Toddler: Methods and Tricks for Every Parent](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/sleep-training-a-toddler-methods-and-tricks-for-every-parent/)
- [Fun Indoor Activities to Keep your Kids Entertained at Home](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/fun-indoor-activities/)
- [Importance of Reading to Child Development](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/importance-of-reading/)
- [Importance of Friendship for Kids](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/friendship-for-kids/)
- [How to Discipline a Toddler: 9 Strategies that Work](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-discipline-a-toddler-9-strategies-that-work/)
- [7 Social Activities for Kids to Try](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/7-social-activities-for-kids-to-try/)
- [A Month of Outdoor Science Activities for Your Kids to Do](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/outdoor-science-activities/)
- [How to Teach Your Child to Stop Hitting](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-teach-your-child-to-stop-hitting/)
- [11 Simple Ways How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-prepare-child-for-preschool/)
- [5 Communication Skills Your Child Needs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/child-communication-skills/)
- [5 Tips for Parents with a Clingy Toddler](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/clingy-toddler/)
- [Preschool Pros and Cons: Sending Your Child to Preschool](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/preschool-pros-and-cons/)
- [10 Ideas for a Sensory Table for Your Kids](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/10-ideas-for-a-sensory-table-for-your-kids/)
- [5 Tips for Choosing the Best Child Care for your Little One](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/5-tips-for-choosing-the-best-child-care-for-your-little-one/)
- [8 Benefits of Daycare for Children](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/benefits-of-daycare/)
- [Tips for Choosing the Right Preschool in Jackson, MI](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/choosing-preschool-jackson-mi/)
- [Get Your Kids Talking About School with These 7 Tips](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/get-your-kids-talking-about-school/)
- [6 Skills Your Child Will Learn in our Jackson Preschool](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/6-skills-child-will-learn-jackson-preschool/)
- [Teaching Kids How to Share on National Re-Gifting Day](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/sharing-on-national-re-gifting-day/)
- [8 Holiday Activities for Preschoolers in Jackson](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/8-holiday-activities-for-preschoolers/)
- [3 Ways You Can Increase Your Child's Vocabulary During Fall](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/increase-childs-vocabulary/)
- [Closing the Preschool Gap: Help Your Child Reap the Benefits of Early Childhood Education](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/closing-the-preschool-gap/)
- [Back to School Tips for Preschool Parents: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Settle In](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/back-school-tips-preschool-parents-5-ways-help-child-settle/)
- [9 Ways Summer School Helps Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/9-ways-summer-school-helps-prepare-child-kindergarten/)
- [11 Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Needs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/11-kindergarten-readiness-skills-child-needs/)
- [7 Interesting Ways to Teach your Toddler her ABCs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/7-interesting-ways-teach-toddler-abcs/)
- [7 Amazing Benefits of a Sensory Table that Make Learning Fun](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/7-benefits-of-a-sensory-table/)
- [How to Choose a Great Day Care Center](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-great-day-care-center/)
- [The Benefits of Day Care Centers](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/the-benefits-of-day-care-centers/)
- [Tips for Choosing a Childcare Center](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-a-childcare-center/)
- [Benefits of Before and After School Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/benefits-of-before-and-after-school-programs/)
- [Childcare Enrichment Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/childcare-enrichment-programs/)
- [First Day of Preschool Tips](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/first-day-of-preschool-tips/)
- [Tips for Choosing Great Child Care](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-great-child-care/)
- [Educational Childcare](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/educational-childcare/)
- [STEM Education Programs to STEAM Education Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/stem-education-programs-to-steam-education-programs/)
- [Summer Safety Tips for Kids](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/summer-safety-tips-for-kids/)
- [Benefits of Summer Camp Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/benefits-of-summer-camp-programs/)
- [Kindergarten Readiness Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/kindergarten-readiness-programs/)
- [School Age Childcare Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/school-age-childcare-programs/)
- [The Elements of Preschool Math](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/the-elements-of-preschool-math/)
- [Starting Preschool Tips for Parents](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/starting-preschool-tips-for-parents/)
- [What is Infant Child Care?](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/what-is-infant-child-care/)
- [Great Start Readiness Preschool Program](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/great-start-readiness-preschool-program/)
- [Early Childhood Education](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/early-childhood-education/)
- [The Basics of Quality Childcare](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/the-basics-of-quality-childcare/)
- [Toddler Care in a Child Care Setting](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/toddler-care-in-a-child-care-setting/)
- [High Quality Preschool Means Better Kindergarten Experience](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/high-quality-preschool-means-better-kindergarten-experience/)
- [Baby Safety Tips for the Home](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/baby-safety-tips-for-the-home/)
- [Infant Care in a Child Care Setting](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/infant-care-in-a-child-care-setting/)
- [Keeping Kids Entertained During the Summer Months](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/blog/keeping-kids-entertained-during-the-summer-months/)


## Programs

- [GSRP](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/gsrp/)
- [Summer Camp](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/summer-camp/)
- [Enrichment Programs](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/enrichment-programs/)
- [Pre-K](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/pre-k/)
- [School Age](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/school-age/)
- [Preschool](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/preschool/)
- [Toddlers](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/toddlers/)
- [Infants](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/programs/infants/)


## Locations

- [Hunt Elementary School (GSRP)](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-locations/hunt-elementary-school-gsrp/)
- [Cascades (GSRP)](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-locations/cascades-gsrp/)
- [Jackson College Center](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-locations/jackson-college-center/)
- [Laurence Ave Center](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-locations/laurence-ave-center/)
- [Lansing Ave Center](https://www.abcacademyjackson.com/daycare-locations/lansing-ave-center/)