Hermitage KinderCare

08/12/2026

Big feelings. Small setbacks. New challenges. 💛

Every day is a chance to help your child build resilience, and it often starts with the little moments.

✨ Let them try tasks on their own before stepping in
✨ Encourage effort over perfection
✨ Stay calm during emotional moments
✨ Offer support without solving everything for them


These small, consistent habits help children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and the courage to keep trying. Over time, resilience grows one moment at a time. 🌱

Want more everyday tips for raising resilient kids? Read the full blog

Learn how to build resilience in young children through daily routines, small challenges, and supportive responses that strengthen confidence and emotional skills.

08/06/2026

💙 Forty years. Endless memories. Lifelong impact.

Today, we're celebrating two incredible educators whose dedication has made a lasting difference for generations. 🎉

Those who know them best say it all. As one colleague shared, “Janet’s dedication to our Learning Adventures program is a testament to the impact she continues to make after four decades in early childhood education.” And of Ms. Vickie, “She shows up ready to help, ready to love the children, and ready to support her team.”

Together, they've helped foster the culture of care and connection that defines KinderCare.

Thank you for the lasting legacy you've built - one child, one family, and one classroom at a time. 💙

08/05/2026

📣 New York families: Get help paying for child care

New York has expanded funding, and more families may now qualify for help paying for child care through New York’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

👉 See if your family qualifies and apply today.

08/03/2026

Big news for Indiana families!

Indiana recently announced a $200 million investment to reopen the Child Care Assistance Program (CCDF), helping approximately 14,000 more children access affordable child care.

If you've been waiting to apply or haven't checked your eligibility recently, now is a great time to explore your options. Your family may qualify for Child Care Assistance, which can help lower or cover your costs at KinderCare.


See if your family qualifies today: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home

07/27/2026

You’re invited to Open House Week at KinderCare! 🎉

Walk-ins welcome! Stop by anytime August 3–7 to see where your child can build confidence, develop new skills, and get ready for kindergarten.

🏫 Meet our talented and trusted teachers.

🌱 Explore what KinderCare kids learn and experience every day.

✅ Tour our healthy, safe spaces.

👨‍👩‍👧 Connect with other families in our community.

🎉 Enjoy fun activities for your whole family.

Contact your center director to schedule a tour, enroll, or learn more.

07/23/2026

Toddler tantrums are part of growing up, but there are ways to make those big feelings easier to navigate 💛

Try building simple toddler routines:

1. Keep regular meal and sleep times.

2. Give warnings before transitions. “Two more minutes, then we go.”

3. Help children name their feelings

4. Notice and praise positive behavior. “You cleaned up so quickly!”

Want more tips for calming toddler tantrums without yelling or giving in? Read more on the blog at

Toddler tantrums are a normal part of child development. The good news: you can calm your child without yelling or giving in by staying steady, naming feelings, and setting clear limits. When you respond calmly and consistently, they learn to manage big emotions over time.

07/21/2026

Now enrolling for before- and after-school care! 🎒

Get year-round support for ages 5–12:

🙌 Before the bell
🙌 After the bell
🙌 No-school days
🙌 Seasonal breaks
🙌 Summer camp

With convenient locations and full- and part-time options, it’s easy to find care to fit your family’s needs.

✨ Learn more and enroll today. https://brnw.ch/21x4jot

07/17/2026

We’re turning up the fun for Music Appreciation Day🎶

Introducing Music Explorers® (Ages 2–5)

In just 30 minutes a week, your child will:

Sing, move, listen, and play instruments

Create their own songs and rhythms

Build early skills in math, literacy, science & more, through music!

And it doesn’t stop there. Our small group enrichment program blends STEM, phonics, music, and cooking activities so learning stays playful, hands-on, and unforgettable.

Spots are limited. Enroll today.

07/13/2026

There are never too many cooks in our kitchen!

KinderCare® isn’t just for little ones! We have on-site enrichment classes for older kids too. Like our Cooking Academy®, which caters to cooks ages 3–12.

During Cooking Academy, young chefs will:

🔪 Chop, pour, and mix up yummy (and healthy) recipes.
🍴 Learn valuable kitchen and math skills.
🍣🌯🍲 Discover the world through dishes and culture.

Contact your local center to sign up! https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/results

07/10/2026

📣 Oklahoma families: Child care assistance may help lower your child care costs.

Starting October 1, 2026, Oklahoma will lower income eligibility for child care assistance. This means some families who qualify today may no longer be eligible.

If you've been thinking about applying, now is the time to see if your family qualifies and get help paying for child care at KinderCare®.

Learn more: https://www.okdhslive.org/

07/29/2024

✅ Plan ahead for FALL. Enroll at Hermitage KinderCare.
Secure a spot for your child at Hermitage KinderCare this back-to-school season!

Contact us to schedule a tour and make the transition seamless and joyful.
📍 Location: 4771 Andrew Jackson Pkwy, Hermitage, TN
📞 Phone: +16158836869
🌐 Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/hermitage/tn/000361