NOVI, Mich., Dec.11, 2012 – ‘Tis the Season of Giving at Childtime, The Children’s Courtyard, La Petite Academy and Tutor Time, as children at more than 900 schools nationwide learn the valuable lessons of kindness and generosity.  Students, families and teachers throughout Learning Care Group’s portfolio of brands will share the spirit of the season […]

  What have you done this year, or in the past, to give back as a family?  Please share in a comment below.

Learning Care Group officially launches ‘Grow Fit’ program encouraging balanced nutrition practices and physical activity in more than 900 early childhood education centers nationwide – including Childtime, The Children’s Courtyard, Montessori Unlimited, La Petite Academy and Tutor Time schools. Through Grow Fit, Learning Care Group is working to support children’s healthy development while preventing childhood […]

NOVI, Mich., Sept. 18, 2012 – Learning Care Group, Inc. announces today that Susan Canizares, Ph.D., will join the organization as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) effective Oct. 15, 2012. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America, operating more than 950 schools in 36 states, with the capacity […]

We’re still enjoying the summer sun and fun, but a new school year is fast approaching!  Now is the time to start preparing to make the switch.  You can help excite your children about the school season and avoid a last-minute back-to-school frenzy by trying these tips. Talk it up!  Talk to your child about […]

With summer wrapping up, you might find yourself and your children needing to make a few adjustments to get ready for the school year. We want to make this transition a smooth one, so we are inviting you to join a live Twitter discussion on back to school readiness! Day: Wednesday August 15, 2012 Time: […]

Infants are exploring the world and practicing new skills constantly. They are learning with all of their senses and using their whole bodies. When weighing your child care options, consider the many benefits that an educational infant program can help provide for your baby: Having the opportunity to socialize with other infants – he listens […]

Make a pattern with silverware (e.g., one fork, two spoons, one fork, etc.). Challenge your child to continue the pattern. You can try as many patterns as you want!

Count how many steps it takes to get from one end of the house to the other. How many giant steps? Baby steps? If you’re feeling really active, try hopping!

Try one of these fun activities for school age children, perfect for the whole family! Let’s Make Soap What is Needed: 1-1/2 cup opaque soap base (available at health or craft stores) Knife 2 to 4 drops essential oil in preferred scent–orange is very refreshing (optional) 4 to 6 drops food coloring (optional) Mold – […]

Try these fun activities, great for preschool or Pre-K aged children! Who Doesn’t Like a Cookie? Anyone can get their game on to release a few sillies. AND who doesn’t like a cookie? So put this game and cookies together, and what do you get? Do this activity and you will find out. What is […]