Milan Child Development Center

04/24/2026

Wrapped up day one of our Ohio AEYC conference and our brains (and hearts) are full. 💛

Today was all about learning how to better support both ourselves and the children we care for—diving into ways to reduce burnout, understanding how to help children navigate trauma, and improving communication during challenging behaviors.

So many valuable takeaways, meaningful conversations, and reminders that what we do matters more than we sometimes realize.

Looking forward to day two and bringing even more tools back to pour into these kids (without pouring from an empty cup). ✨

04/23/2026

Today we were able to experience such a powerful speaker . She spoke on how often people ask what we do and we catch ourselves saying, “Oh, I’m just in child care.”

But there is no just about shaping tiny humans.
There is no just about guiding emotions, building language, teaching independence, protecting safety, nurturing curiosity, and holding space for families.

There is no just about doing the work that makes every other job in society possible.

So we are removing that word from our vocabulary.

We are child care professionals — and that matters.

Thank you Rachel for the reminder!

04/23/2026

Our team had the chance to hear from the author of Pete the Cat at this year’s child care conference.

It was such a meaningful reminder of why early literacy matters and how joyful, silly stories can spark a lifelong love of reading. 📚

We can’t wait to share that energy with our little readers.

04/23/2026

Happy First Day of Conference!!
We are so excited to learn and grow.

We can't wait to bring all of our fun concepts and all the creative ideas back to our littles! 🌱

We miss you all and can't wait to see you all Monday! 💙💜

04/20/2026

✨ Pre‑K Spotlight: Learning Our ABCs! ✨

Our Pre‑K friends have been diving into the wonderful world of letters! Through songs, hands‑on activities, and playful exploration, they practiced recognizing letters and the sounds they make — an important early literacy skill that helps build confidence and curiosity as they grow.

From tracing letters in sensory trays to matching pictures with beginning sounds, our classroom was buzzing with excitement and proud little moments. We love watching their independence and eagerness to learn shine through each activity.

Learning the ABCs is more than memorizing — it’s building a foundation for reading, communication, and a lifelong love of learning. And our Pre‑K kiddos are doing an amazing job! 💛📚

04/05/2026

🌷🐰 Happy Easter to Our Wonderful Families! 🐰🌷

Today we’re celebrating all the joy, curiosity, and giggles that come with this special season. Our classrooms have been filled with bright colors, tiny artists, and lots of excited little hands exploring springtime fun.

We hope your weekend is full of:
- slow moments together
- sweet treats (and maybe a few too many jellybeans)
- and the kind of memories that make childhood feel magical

Thank you for sharing your little ones with us—they bring so much light to our days.
Wishing every family a beautiful Easter filled with warmth, renewal, and joy. 💛

Happy Easter from all the staff at MCDC!

04/02/2026

Rescheduled for Wednesday 4/8 due to weather and rain

🐰 Attention Past and Present Families of MCDC! 🐰

We’re egg-cited to invite you to our Easter Egg Hunt on Friday April 3, from 6:00–7:30 PM here at the center.

This will be a fun, relaxed evening for children and their families to explore, play, and enjoy a little springtime magic together.

We’ll have age‑appropriate egg hunts, simple activities, and plenty of opportunities for photos.

A few quick notes:
🐇 Bring a small basket or bag for collecting eggs
🐇 Dress for the weather, as some activities may be outdoors
🐇All children must remain with a parent or guardian during the event

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, your friends, family and little ones. Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make this a special evening for the children. 🐣

04/01/2026

This morning our toddlers announced a very important update:

Starting today, nap time has been replaced with…
🥁

Toddler Staff Meeting Time.

Agenda items include:
- Why Goldfish crackers should count as a food group
- The ongoing investigation into “Who moved my favorite truck”
- A passionate debate about whether socks are optional

Don’t worry — we’ll switch back to regular nap time tomorrow…
(unless the toddlers unionize).


Happy April Fools’ Day from our crew of tiny comedians who keep us laughing all year long 💛

03/26/2026

🐰 Attention Past and Present Families of MCDC! 🐰

We’re egg-cited to invite you to our Easter Egg Hunt on Friday April 3, from 6:00–7:30 PM here at the center.

This will be a fun, relaxed evening for children and their families to explore, play, and enjoy a little springtime magic together.

We’ll have age‑appropriate egg hunts, simple activities, and plenty of opportunities for photos.

A few quick notes:
🐇 Bring a small basket or bag for collecting eggs
🐇 Dress for the weather, as some activities may be outdoors
🐇All children must remain with a parent or guardian during the event

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, your friends, family and little ones. Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make this a special evening for the children. 🐣

03/04/2026

Two years ago today, we opened our doors with a dream of bringing quality child care to our community.

730 days.
17,520 hours.
1,051,200 minutes.

Two full years of learning, growing, laughing, nurturing, and building something truly special.

We are beyond ✨ grateful ✨ for the families who trust us each day.

We are thankful for the incredible staff who pour their hearts into our children.

We are proud of the safe, loving environment we’ve created together.

Watching the little ones grow and knowing we get to be part of their story is the greatest gift.

We are so excited for what the next year — and the years to come — will bring.

Thank you for believing in us and supporting us these past two years. 💛

02/27/2026

This sweet girl celebrated her birthday this past weekend! We hope you had the best birthday ever! We are so thankful to spend our days with you and watch you grow! 💜

02/26/2026

🎨 Our toddler room turned into a tiny art studio today! 🎨

We set out free painting boxes, and the kids dove right in—brushes, rollers, fingers, and lots of giggles. Every box became its own little masterpiece, full of color and personality.

Free painting isn’t just fun… it’s how toddlers explore textures, practice coordination, and learn that their ideas matter.

And the best part? Their pride when they step back and say, “I did that!”

Messy? Yes.
Worth it? Always.