Learning Care Group News: October 28, 2025
Between morning routines, long commutes, busy days, and evening bedtime stories, parents are juggling more than ever. Quality child care does more than fill the day for children. It nurtures their learning and development, strengthens family balance, and helps workplaces flourish. High-quality child care provides parents with peace of mind to focus on work and family life.
Early experiences shape how children think, feel, and connect. When care is consistent, responsive, and playful, children thrive. They develop confidence, build friendships, and discover the joy of learning through hands-on exploration. And the benefits don’t end there!
Positive Outcomes
Recent research by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services confirms that high-quality child care promotes children’s language, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills, with benefits that last well beyond the early years.
“Participating in early care and education (ECE) helps children to develop skills that will benefit them in school and in life. Specifically, research from the United States shows that ECE can help children learn the foundational skills for reading, math, self-control, and positive relationships.”
Studies also show that families who have access to dependable, nurturing child care experience stronger family balance and less stress. Parents can focus on their work knowing their child is in a safe, loving, and engaging environment.
A global study published in the Journal of Global Health found that access to high-quality child care also supports children’s health, growth, and development while helping parents, especially mothers, participate more fully in the workforce.
When families have access to trusted, dependable care, everyone sees positive outcomes—children flourish, parents are supported, and communities grow stronger.
“Investing in early child care can lay the foundation for a brighter future for children, for women, for families, and for countries.”
Supporting Working Parents
When families can rely on trusted child care, everyday life simply works better. Parents report less stress, greater job satisfaction, stronger work engagement, and more meaningful time with their children. For employers, dependable child care leads to better attendance, focus, and retention. It has a ripple effect. When families feel supported, workplaces thrive too.
Quality care is not just about schedules and supervision. It’s about creating joyful, curiosity-driven classrooms where every child feels known, valued, and encouraged. The best programs nurture the whole child (socially, emotionally, and cognitively) while offering parents the confidence that their child is learning and is loved.
Our Commitment
At Learning Care Group, we believe wholeheartedly that great child care supports the whole family. Our classrooms are places where curiosity blooms, relationships grow, and learning comes to life. Parents find comfort in knowing their child is thriving, while children find joy in discovering the world around them.
When each member of the family flourishes, everyone grows for the better, together.
References
Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation. (2023) Children’s Learning and Development Benefits from High-Quality Early Care and Education: A Study of the Evidence. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Journal of Global Health (2024). Childcare Centre Attendance and Health, Growth, and Development Among Children Aged 0-3 Years
About the Author
Nelle Brien, M.Ed.
With more than 25 years of experience, Nelle Brien is the Director of Education Operations and Integration at Learning Care Group (LCG). She leads a team that manages all classroom materials for new schools and the company's enrichment programs. Nelle also collaborates with various LCG teams to strengthen family engagement, expand teacher training, and drive student success across our community of 1,110+ schools. She’s passionate about providing an engaging learning environment, supporting families, and empowering educators. Nelle is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Early Childhood Education. An avid competitive duplicate bridge player, she is also a proud wife, mother of five, and grandmother of two.
