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Keep the Play Alive by Jethro Rice
โPlay is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.โ Fred Rogers I remember when I first came across this quote from the patron saint of positive child development...
BANANAS Honors New board Member Nancy Harvey for Womenโs History Month
March is Womenโs History Month, which serves as a helpful reminder to highlight the contributions of the women in our lives. This month, we are honoring a woman who is a child care provider, child care advocate, a proud member of SEIU Local 521, and a new Board Member...
BANANAS Celebrates Black History Month
This February, we observe Black History Month, an opportunity to teach young children the importance of peace, diversity, and acceptance. For parents and child care providers, this month provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss race, civil rights, and the...
Putting Our Words in Action
Weโre highlighting just a few of the thousands of families whose lives have been impacted by BANANAS. This year, we putย Our Words in Actionย to support the most vulnerable families and young children. Meet our client Sharon: Sharon,ย a single mother, recently...
