The old adage is true: it takes a village to raise a child! Considering the constant care and endless energy one child requires, raising a child is more than an unpaid full time job. Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to stay at home with their little one(s) can and so daycare becomes an important conversation. At A World Of Discoveries in Columbia, Missouri, we understand the trust and strength it takes to share your wonderful children with others. We don’t take this responsibility lightly and in our blog you can read about how daycare services run, what we do with our days, and how to best prepare your child for going to daycare.

  1. Water Safety Tips for Your Kids

    Water safety is of the utmost importance for your children this summer. According to the CDC, 10 people in the United States drown every single day, and of those 10, two are children under the age of 14. As you can see, drowning is a very real threat, and as a parent, it is your responsibility to k…Read More

  2. What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus

    You can't turn on the news without hearing about Zika virus.  Many people are talking about Zika virus because it has taken the world by storm. Many people are aware that Zika virus is a problem for the Caribbean, South America and Mexico, and there is a rumor that the mosquitoes who spread the vi…Read More

  3. How Daycare Benefits Kids

    Daycare is great for both parents and kids! Most people think that daycare in Columbia is only beneficial for parents. After all, it makes it possible for working parents to hold a job and have a family. However, daycare is also a great thing for children as well! Kids can benefit from daycare at A …Read More

  4. Traveling With Young Children

    Traveling with small children can be incredibly frustrating. Spring Break is almost here, and nothing will bring your family together like a family vacation will! Although family vacations are wonderful, traveling with small children isn't always so wonderful. Expecting a young child to be calm and …Read More

  5. Promoting Good Oral Health in Your Child

    Did you know that tooth decay is on the rise in children? Part of the reason for this is that many parents don't understand why it's so important to care for their children's teeth. After all, the baby teeth will eventually fall out anyway, does it really matter if they have cavities? In fact, it do…Read More

  6. Tips for Transitioning Your Child to Daycare

    Transitioning to daycare in Columbia can be a challenge.  All parents would love to be able to care for their child all day every day, but for most of us, that's just not realistic. Luckily, you have A World of Discoveries on your side, and we provide a safe, supervised environment where you child …Read More

  7. Welcome to A World of Discoveries Daycare!

    We are proud to be Columbia's go-to daycare! We all want the best for our kids, so it's no wonder that choosing a daycare for your child isn't always easy. However, when you want to find a great daycare for your child in Columbia, there's no better option than A World of Discoveries daycare. We offe…Read More