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Ms. Tierra is the lead teacher in the school-age classroom at our Childtime center in Fairfax, VA. She has been at Childtime for just over three years and recently graduated from George Mason University where she studied English and early childhood education. Read on to learn about this wonderful member of our Childtime team!   […]

This healthy, kid-friendly take on the classic dish will have your little ones (and even the adults!) asking for seconds! Whip up this simple dinner recipe tonight!

We strive every day to teach children healthy habits and to help them reach their full potentials. So how do we lead by example? By enhancing our program to even further promote our Grow Fit lifestyle! Check out some of the amazing changes we’ve made at our schools:

Sure, summer isn’t quite here yet, but who says you can’t indulge in some barbecue in the meantime? Today’s featured recipe from our Grow Fit menu is Winter Baked BBQ Chicken. Make this nutritious meal for your family tonight!

Sweet mangoes and raisins blend well with the flavorful curry powder in this chicken salad recipe from our Grow Fit menu! Click the image below to open a printable version of the recipe.

March is National Reading Month! Of course, reading to young children introduces new vocabulary, but studies have shown that there are numerous other benefits, as well. Reading can calm your child, especially in times of stress. It promotes a longer attention span and improved ability to concentrate. It encourages communication and bonding between you and […]

Happy Grow Fit Friday! Each Friday during Nutrition Month, we’re featuring one of our healthy and delicious recipes from our Grow Fit Menu. We hope you’ll go “bananas” for this week’s recipe – scrumptious Monkey Snacks! (Click the recipe below to open a printable PDF version)

Ms. Kaitlin is the fabulous Lead Teacher in the Two-Year-Old Classroom at our location in Chesterfield, MI! She has worked at the center for two and a half years and is currently working to obtain her associate’s degree in early childhood education. Read our Q&A with Ms. Kaitlin to learn more about her and why […]

Give your loved ones one (or a few!) of these sweet, thoughtful candy heart notes to remind them of how much you care! We even have blank options available for you to write your own personalized Valentine’s Day messages. Just click the image below to view all 18 printable candy heart notes! Have a Happy Valentine’s […]

As childhood obesity and attention deficit disorders in young children continue to increase, more and more research is being done about the effects of physical activity on children’s health. This research shows that regular exercise is not only vital to physical development, but also brain development in young children. Here are a few examples: Basic […]

Ms. Lin is lead teacher in the four year old classroom at our Childtime location in Ankeny, IA. She has been working in early education for 32 years – seven of those with Childtime. Read our Q&A to learn more about her passion for early education and why after three decades on the job, she […]

By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD There’s more to food than just taste. Or so that’s what I’ve learned in my six years of studying nutrition science. Food provides our bodies with the nutrients it needs to function, just like fuel to a car. But what foods constitute as healthy? How can you maintain a healthy […]