FT. WORTH, May 4, 2017 – Learning Care Group is proud to honor Esther Drisdale from La Petite Academy in Ft. Worth, TX as this year’s recipient of the company’s prestigious Teacher of the Year award. Drisdale has been selected in recognition of her remarkable work in bringing lessons to life in fun and imaginative […]

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 30, 2017 – Learning Care Group, Inc. today announced its acquisition of Creative Kids Learning Centers, 10 preschools serving families throughout Nevada’s Las Vegas Valley.  Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America. The Creative Kids Learning Center brand joins Childtime, The Children’s Courtyard, Everbrook […]

NOVI, Mich., July 11, 2016 – Learning Care Group, a leader in early education and child care, is introducing Everbrook Academy, a premier 21st century preschool designed to prepare today’s young learners to navigate a changing world. Emphasizing hands-on learning in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics – Everbrook Academy connects academic […]

NOVI, Mich., March 20, 2014 – Thousands of Learning Care Group’s preschoolers are shaking off the winter doldrums today in the latest example of the company’s Grow Fit healthy lifestyle initiative at work: doing the Bunny Hop!  Children at Childtime, Tutor Time, Children’s Courtyard, La Petite Academy and Montessori Unlimited are greeting the first day […]

Back-to-school is around the corner, but don’t be daunted by the transition from summer fun to school schedule. Children take their cues from their parents, so it’s key for US to get into the back-to-school mind-set first. Here are my pain-free prep tips for parents – our stressless adjustment will filter down to the kids, […]

It was pickup time shortly after the start of a new preschool year. My son had a great day, but suddenly was sucking his thumb, wailing and pulling at me— in full meltdown mode. He hadn’t acted like that since he was much younger. What happened to my Big Boy? What Happened to My Happy […]

It’s easier than you think to fill your preschooler’s summer days with playful learning experiences. In fact, with some basic activities, you’ll be providing opportunities for your child to develop, grow, and learn. And the best part is these activities don’t cost a fortune or require too much preparation. 1.    Pretend Play Encourage your child […]

In his 2013 State of the Union address, President Obama called for national expansion of prekindergarten programs through the “Preschool for All” initiative. Two reports issued since then – good news and bad news – have added substance and urgency to the debate over the President’s proposal. The good news came in March, when a […]

Should your child start preschool at 2, 3, or even 4? Is he late-born, early-born, or right in between? Should he be one of the oldest in the class, the youngest, or in the middle? And what impact will this have on his eventual kindergarten start date? If your head is spinning at making this […]

When you drop your little one off with a new child care provider, you don’t have to hold your breath and cross your fingers that everything will turn out OK. Here are some steps to make sure you’re on the right path to developing a great partnership with your child’s caregivers: Do your research. You […]

We all know that good nutrition is important, especially for growing little bodies (and brains). But you may be surprised to learn that sugar may not be the terrible culprit we’d assumed it was. Despite the rowdiness at children’s birthday parties, study after study has shown that sugar does NOT seem to cause hyperactivity. Sure, […]

Talking with you –in real time –is the highlight of my work here. In our latest chat, we brainstormed about getting fun summer schedules under control, and the importance of establishing a strong relationship with your child’s teacher even BEFORE school starts. We also shared how saying goodbye on that first day of school is […]