Author: Captain Cresthill

Christina Dorando is the founder and CEO of Cresthill Academy, a mission-driven early education platform delivering Exceptional Early Education™ through a growing network of premium childcare centers across Northern New Jersey. She holds a Master of Education in International Education Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education and has over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Christina is passionate about innovative curriculum design and creating nurturing environments where young children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

How to Teach Furniture Vocabulary to Young Learners

Find practical tips and engaging activities for teaching furniture vocabulary for kindergarten, supporting language growth and confidence in young learners.

A Parent’s Guide to Spring Eczema Flare-Ups in Childcare

Eczema Flare-Ups in Spring: How Seasonal Skin Changes Affect Infants and Toddlers in Childcare, plus practical tips for parents and care teams.

Spring Fruits and Vegetables Kids Will Actually Eat: A Seasonal Produce Guide for Parents

Find spring fruits and vegetables kids will actually eat. This seasonal produce guide for parents offers practical tips for healthy, stress-free family meals.

How Risky Play Builds a Confident Preschooler

Why Risky Play Matters: How Climbing, Jumping and Balancing Builds Confidence in Preschoolers and supports healthy, resilient early childhood development.

Barefoot Play for Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know

Barefoot Play for Toddlers: What the Research Says About Sensory Input and Foot Development, plus practical tips for safe, healthy barefoot time at home.

How Quality Childcare Handles Extreme Heat Days

How quality childcare programs keep kids safe in the heat: shade, water breaks and indoor backup plans ensure comfort and safety during extreme heat days.

Iron Deficiency in Toddlers: Why It’s More Common Than Parents Realize and Foods That Help

Iron Deficiency in Toddlers: Why It’s More Common Than Parents Realize and Foods That Help—learn signs, causes, and simple ways to support healthy growth.

8 Outdoor STEM Ideas with Bug Jars & Mud Kitchens

Bug Jars, Magnifying Glasses and Mud Kitchens: Low-Cost Outdoor STEM for Preschoolers—simple ways to spark science learning and curiosity outside.

Teaching Toddlers to Use Utensils: A Parent’s Guide

Teaching Toddlers to Use Utensils: When to Expect It and How Daycare Mealtimes Help—support your child’s self-feeding skills with expert, practical tips.

How to Meal Prep Daycare Lunches for the Whole Week

Meal Prepping Daycare Lunches for the Whole Week: A Step-by-Step System for Busy Parents to save time, reduce stress, and keep your child well-nourished.