Armenian Daycares Near Me

Armenian daycares and preschools provide an outstanding opportunity for young children to develop or serve their knowledge of the Armenian language. Armenian is an ancient language with a rich cultural heritage and about 6 million speakers (mostly in Armenia). It has a strong presence in various American immigrant communities, making it an excellent option for children of Armenian descent. Armenian preschools also allow toddlers and preschoolers to improve their social awareness, and build an appreciation for Armenian culture in a fun and supportive environment! The first three or four years of life are an ideal time for a child to learn a second language, and doing so can provide many advantages in a child's cognitive and social development. Contrary to a common misconception, there has been no scientific link found between dual language learners and a delay in language development. Bilingual children have indeed been proven to consistently reach early education milestones at the same rate as their English-only peers. In fact, some studies have found that learning a second language can increase the rate of English language acquisition. If you're still on the edge about whether or not a bilingual daycare and preschool is a good option for your family, you can read this post about 5 reasons why your child should attend a language immersion preschool. Instruction in Armenian immersion preschools can take several forms, including extracurricular activities, structured weekly curriculums, or full language immersion, although the latter two are uncommon. Extracurricular instruction is often informal, tending to focus on basic vocabulary, cultural exploration, social development and play. These can often be found in Armenian in-home daycares for instance. Curriculum-based child care programs and full Armenian immersion preschools involve more formal instruction, with immersion programs having extended periods of the day or even entire days when Armenian is the only language spoken. Other times will be reserved for English or dual-language activities. That said, teachers in language immersion daycare and preschool programs always want the children, especially infants and toddlers, to feel secure and comfortable with their environment and they will generally switch to a child's native language if he or she becomes overly confused or upset. This reduces stress and encourages learning, over time. Armenian language instruction can be found in child care centers of all types, but parents will find a lot more Armenian home daycares, where the main child care provider speaks Armenian. Although more difficult to find than for languages such as Spanish or Chinese, language immersion or curriculum-based programs are the best bet for parents who want their children to become bilingual. You don't even need to speak Armenian for your child to have a successful and enjoyable experience. Language skills are transferable and focusing only on English language development at home, along with enthusiastic support for your child's work at their Arabic bilingual preschool should be enough for their needs. You can also read this article with 6 tips for raising multilingual children. If you would rather avoid a structured academic environment or if bilingual preschools and daycare centers are not available nearby, extracurricular exploration of the Armenian language can still lead to improved cognitive development, cultural awareness, stronger social skills, and most importantly, fun!