Downtown Clarkston TenderCare Children's Center -Infant/Toddler Site-

OUR FUN FILLED WEEK! 😎🫟💛

Whether we were outside getting to splash in the water, exploring our senses with shaving cream, or working with our fine motors in the playdoh, our little crew were all in!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Teacher Anna! 🎉

You truly do it all, and we would honestly be lost without you. Thank you for everything you do to keep us all going each and every day. Your hard work, dedication, and heart never go unnoticed.

The kids absolutely adore you… and so does most of the staff. 😉😂

We hope your day is filled with lots of laughter, love, and cake. You deserve to be celebrated! Happy Birthday! 💜🎂🥳

🎉 Happy Birthday, Teacher Marina! 🎉

You used to be one of our Baby Whisperers, and now you're the amazing chef for all three centers! 🍎👩‍🍳

Thank you for putting so much love and care into every meal you prepare for our kiddos and staff. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make a difference every single day, and we appreciate everything you do.

We hope you have the happiest birthday filled with lots of love, laughter, and maybe a little time to relax! 💜 We love you, Marina! 🎂🎈

🎉💜 Happy (slightly belated 🤦‍♀️) 4-Year Anniversary, Teacher KK! 💜🎉

Apparently I’m a little late to the party, but we couldn’t let FOUR YEARS go by without celebrating you!

KK is truly one of those people who will jump in and do whatever we need, wherever we need her. She is dependable, flexible, hardworking, and always willing to help keep things running.

Over the last four years, you have given so much to TenderCare, our kiddos, families, and your coworkers, and we appreciate you more than you know!

Thank you for putting up with all of us for FOUR whole years 😂 and for always being someone we know we can count on.

💜 Happy 4 years, Teacher KK! We are so lucky to have you! 💜

Happy Birthday, Teacher Calla... aka our Baby Whisperer! 🎉👶💕

I don't know what your secret is, but somehow you can get babies to sleep longer here than most parents can at home!

We absolutely love all the care, creativity, and patience you bring to our infant room. The fun activities, meaningful experiences, and love you pour into the kiddos each day make such a difference. They are so lucky to have you!

Thank you for everything you do and for always giving our littlest friends the very best. We hope you have an amazing birthday filled with lots of love, laughter, and all your favorite things!

Happy Birthday, Calla! 💜🎂

INDOOR GROSS MOTOR DAY= BIG SMILES + BIG SKILLS! 💪🌈

When it's too smokey to play outside, we bring the movement inside! From balancing on stepping stones to crawling through tunnels and scooping up balls, our toddlers worked hard and had a blast doing it!

Gross motor time isn't just play. It's how toddlers wire their brains for strength and coordination, balance and body awareness, problem solving, sensory input, self regulation, and social skills.

So yes, we will happily clean up a room full of balls for faces like these! 🥰

🎉 Happy Birthday, Teacher Chloe! 🎉

When we hired you as our baby room reliever, we knew you’d be a great addition to the team. Since then, you’ve jumped right in wherever you’re needed, filling in and supporting every classroom at the Infant Toddler Center with a smile.

Thank you for always being willing to help, for bringing such a positive attitude each day, and for being there for the children. Your flexibility, kindness, and dedication don’t go unnoticed, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team.

We hope you have the very best birthday

🎉 Happy Birthday, Harleigh! 🎉

It doesn’t seem like that long ago that you joined our team with no childcare experience. Now look at you! You’ve grown into such a confident, capable teacher, and it truly shows every day.

The way you interact with the children, your tone, your patience, and the fun activities you plan all show that you’re a natural. We are so lucky to have you as part of the TenderCare family and can’t wait to see all the ways you continue to grow.

We hope you have the happiest birthday and an amazing year ahead!

Cool Summer Fun: Ball Pit Play for our littlest Babies! 🔵🟡🔴

A hot day outside, but the learning stays cool in here! Our Infants go to explore the ball pit together, and the smiles were just as bright as the balls. 😎

It looks like simple play, but a shared ball pit is packed with many benefits for sensory development, motor skills, social beginnings, body awareness AND it's safe summer play!

A whole lot of JOY rolled into one activity! 💕

🎉 Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Teacher Lisa! 🎉

In just two years, you have worked so hard and grown so much, both in your career and in your personal life. Your dedication, kindness, and love for the children and families at TenderCare never go unnoticed. Thank you for giving your all every single day and making such a positive impact on everyone around you.

And congratulations on your newest little blessing, sweet Colton! 💙 We are so excited for this new chapter and can't wait to watch both you and Colton continue to grow over the years.

We're so thankful to have you as part of the TenderCare family. Happy Anniversary, Lisa!