Choose your rhythm

Three ways to make it work.

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Full-Time Care

A dependable home-away-from-home for working families, with the warmth and structure children thrive on.

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Part-Time Care

A consistent rhythm a few days a week. Ideal for hybrid schedules, part-time work, or families easing into routine care.

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By age group

Care that grows with them.

Cozy toddler classroom with play mats and learning materials
18 months to 2.5 years

Discovery Zone

The toddler years are full of firsts, and they deserve a setting just as gentle, warm, and curious as they are. Our toddler program offers a secure, sensory-rich environment where small humans build trust, language, and the confidence to explore.

  • Responsive caregiving and predictable routines
  • Sensory, motor, and language-rich play
  • Outdoor time and nature-based exploration
  • Available for full-time, part-time, and on-demand care
  • Ratio: one educator for every five children
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Preschool children painting with watercolors, hands-on creative learning at Give Me A Break
2.5 to 4 years

Explorers Club

This is the age of "why?" and we love it. Our preschool program leans into curiosity with hands-on, play-based learning that builds early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. Children leave each day a little more confident than they came.

  • Play-based, emergent curriculum
  • Pre-literacy and pre-math through everyday discovery
  • Group activities that build kindness and confidence
  • Available for full-time, part-time, and on-demand care
  • Ratio: one educator for every eight children
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Children exploring outdoors
4 to 6 years · On-demand only

Trailblazers

School-aged kids need flexibility too. For date nights, PA days, evening shifts, or whenever life happens, our kindergarten-aged program is offered as on-demand care only, giving busy families a trusted place to land when school's out.

  • Evenings, weekends, and PA-day care
  • Creative projects, group games, and quiet time
  • Homework-friendly environment when needed
  • On-demand booking only
  • Ratio: one educator for every thirteen children
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A typical day

A day at GMAB

A GMAB day moves between play, discovery, meals, and rest, with time both indoors and out. These sample routines show the shape of a typical day. They flex to meet each child's needs and the weather.

Discovery Zone

Toddlers
7:00–8:30 am
Arrival, welcome, and choice-based play
8:30–9:00 am
Breakfast / morning snack
9:00–10:30 am
Indoor and outdoor exploration, sensory experiences, small-group activities
10:30–11:00 am
Music, stories, movement, and group gathering
11:00–11:45 am
Lunch
11:45 am–2:00 pm
Rest and quiet time
2:00–2:30 pm
Afternoon snack
2:30–4:00 pm
Outdoor play, discovery experiences, creative exploration
4:00–5:00 pm
Small-group activities, stories, and child-led play
5:00–6:00 pm
Departure and family connections

Explorers Club

Preschool
7:00–8:30 am
Arrival, welcome, and learning invitations
8:30–9:00 am
Breakfast / morning snack
9:00–10:45 am
Project work, outdoor learning, inquiry-based experiences, small-group exploration
10:45–11:15 am
Gathering circle, stories, music, and discussion
11:15 am–12:00 pm
Lunch
12:00–2:00 pm
Rest, quiet activities, and individual learning opportunities
2:00–2:30 pm
Afternoon snack
2:30–4:00 pm
Outdoor exploration, creative arts, STEM, and child-led projects
4:00–5:00 pm
Group activities, reflection, and choice-based learning
5:00–6:00 pm
Departure and family connections

Our Trailblazers (kindergarten) share the Explorers Club room and follow the same daily rhythm.

How it works

Booking care, made simple.

Step 01

Pick your care type

Flexible on-demand for one-off needs, part-time for a few days a week, or full-time for the everyday rhythm.

Step 02

Submit your application

Tell us about your child and your scheduling needs. You'll receive an email confirmation right away.

Step 03

Personal phone call

We'll call you to walk through your options, answer questions, and make sure we're the right fit for your family.

Step 04

Welcome to the family

From there, we book your spot, complete intake, and get your little one settled in.

Next steps

Ready to find your fit?

Whether you need general care or on-demand care, the next step is the same: tell us about your family.

Get in touch

Found the right fit? Join the waitlist.

Whether you need full-time, part-time, or on-demand care, the next step is the same. Add your family to the waitlist and we'll reach out as availability opens in your child's age group.

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Or call us at 437-448-GMAB