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The Benefits of Art for Kids: Creative Ways to Learn, Explore & Grow

At Private Picassos, art is about so much more than making something beautiful—it’s about exploring, experimenting, and building confidence along the way. Through engaging art classes, camps, parties, and hands-on creative experiences, students of all ages are encouraged to think creatively, solve problems, express themselves, and discover their own artistic voice. With experienced art educators guiding the process, Private Picassos creates a space where mistakes are welcome, messes are part of the fun, and every student can experience the joy—and lifelong benefits—of being an artist.

Private Picassos offers art experiences designed to grow with your child. Here are three favorite ways for young artists to get creative, build confidence, and explore their imaginations—after school, at home, or alongside a grownup.

After School Art Club
Give your child a creative place to land after school! Our After School Art Club combines school pickup, extended-day care, and lots of hands-on art making in one fun, welcoming program. Kids ages 5–10 explore a new theme each month—from clay and printmaking to comics, jewelry, and art from around the world—while developing their own ideas and experimenting with different materials. With school pickup from PS 9, PS 11, PS 20, and PS 56, plus optional extended care until 6pm, it’s an easy, enriching option for busy families.

Toddler Art Class
Little artists, big imaginations! Our Toddler Art classes are designed for curious young creators to explore art through playful, age-appropriate projects and sensory experiences. Kids experiment with paint, clay, collage, drawing, and more while building confidence, practicing fine motor skills, and discovering the joy of making something all their own. Classes are relaxed, engaging, and designed to let toddlers create, explore, and get a little messy along the way—with a grownup nearby to cheer them on.

In-Home Art Classes
Bring the art studio to your doorstep! Our private in-home art classes give kids the chance to explore their creativity with personalized instruction in the comfort of home. Each lesson is tailored to your child’s interests, age, and experience, with projects ranging from painting and drawing to mixed media, sculpture, and more. Perfect for one-on-one lessons, siblings, or small groups, these classes make it easy to fit creative time into your family’s schedule while giving young artists plenty of room to experiment and grow.

At Bell Family Company, we know that childcare can be about more than just filling the hours in a busy family schedule. Enrichment activities can give children opportunities to explore their interests, try something new, and build confidence along the way.

Older kids painting at the palette at Private Picassos’ studio

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Sitter/Nanny

How an After School Nanny Can Make a Difference for Your Family This Back-to-School Season

As the back-to-school season kicks off, families across New York and the rest of the U.S. are adjusting to new routines and for many, that includes finding reliable after school care. Hiring an after school nanny can ease the daily stress of coordinating pick-ups/drop-offs, homework help, dinner and bed time and extracurriculars. Unlike traditional daycare centers or structured preschool and middle school programs, an after school nanny offers personalized childcare tailored to your family’s unique schedule, ensuring stability and comfort for your children.

Whether you’re looking for toddler care, help with multiple children or support for your child’s homework and development, an experienced nanny brings support and peace of mind. Many families find that this kind of childcare fosters better communication, builds trust and offers a consistent presence their children can depend on during the highs and lows of busy school months. This offers any family the opportunity to be more flexible with day-to-day childcare and home needs. With trained professionals with years of experience working with children of all ages, often certified in CPR and skilled in child development, an afterschool nanny can truly be a game-changer for working parents.

Looking to hire a babysitter or nanny? Bell Family Company provides fully vetted on demand babysitting, including full and part time nannies, baby nurses, temp sitters after school sitters and more! Learn why BFC is the best childcare agency, with childcare providers available across the U.S. (on-demand service available in the Tri-state & Dallas areas). Contact us today to hire!