Meet Ms. Franchesca “Fran,” the team lead at Childtime in Sierra Vista, AZ. She has been working at this location for 2.5 years! Read on to learn more about Ms. Fran and why she’s such an amazing part of our Childtime team!   Tell us a bit about your background! I have been working towards […]

These days, many children have schedules that could challenge most CEOs. Their days start early, end late, and are full of organized activities. Sports practices, music lessons, playdates, and homework for school-age children can result in stressed-out, unhappy children—and parents. While parents want to prepare their children for the future, and believe they’re doing what’s […]

Today is National Potato Day! After all, how could there not be a day dedicated to them? Here are 5 fun facts about these tasty tubers!

Being a kid can be tough sometimes. These 11 quotes are perfect to share with kiddos to encourage them to keep working hard at school, to be kind, and to embrace their uniqueness! “Be silly, be honest, be kind.” – Anonymous “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not […]

You memorized the layout of your local store’s “Back to School” section and know the optimal path to take. Your Pinterest accounted is full of beautiful school lunch masterpieces that you’ll never be able to replicate.  First day of school photo props? Done.  Lately, your daydreams consist of your kids NOT saying “I’m bored,” over […]

Parents can share a lot of worldly advice to prepare their kiddos for their first year in elementary school, but sometimes the best advice comes from the “big kids” themselves. We asked some of our school-age students to share their best tips for making the most of elementary school – here’s what they had to […]

The Partnership for a Healthier America is honoring Learning Care Group, Childtime’s parent company, with the 2017 PHA Partner of the Year Award for the company’s extensive work in prioritizing healthier practices in the daily lives of young children. In 2014, Learning Care Group, a leading early education and childcare provider, reaffirmed its commitment to […]

Click the image below to view the full printable to-do list! (Tip: Print the worksheet and laminate it so kiddos can simply wipe off the old list at the end of the week!)

Through our School Readiness Pathway, each child is set on his or her most fitting path toward school preparedness. We know education is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and our pathway curriculum ensures success for each child by tailoring learning experiences to his or her unique needs. So what exactly are the steps along our pathway? […]

Parenting is tough – packing a killer lunch for your kids shouldn’t be. Here are some of our favorite lunch ideas that don’t involve intricate bento boxes or elaborate food art. Pasta Salad We know what you’re thinking: “But I don’t want to spend an hour chopping endless amounts of veggies!” Well, you don’t have […]