More Than Daycare.
Not Just Preschool. Something Better.
At Recess, we know families are looking for more than a place to simply “watch” their children. You want your child to be cared for, yes—but also understood, challenged, and prepared for the world they’re growing into.
That’s why we created ReadyPlay™: our proprietary, research-backed learning framework designed for children ages 3–5, with thoughtful inclusion of developmentally ready 2-year-olds. It combines the best of traditional approaches (like Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Bank Street, and Waldorf) with the most important insights from modern pedagogy, neuroscience, and social-emotional learning.
Why Early
Childhood Matters
The early years of a child’s life are a once-in-a-lifetime window of development. More than 90% of brain growth happens before age 5, and the foundation laid during these years shapes everything from emotional regulation and learning capacity to social confidence and identity.
How ReadyPlay™ Works (And Why It Matters)
ReadyPlay is grounded in modern research on how children learn best—and how to prepare them for a
world that’s constantly evolving. Here’s what sets our methodology apart:
Neuroscience-informed
design
We align our daily routines and learning blocks with what we know about attention span, motivation, and memory formation in young children.
Executive function & SEL
Our framework builds the soft skills that predict future success: emotional regulation, flexible thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
Purposeful play
Every block of our day is intentionally crafted to activate curiosity and reinforce learning—without overloading young minds.
Multi-age collaboration
Older children mentor younger ones. Younger ones model growth and curiosity. It’s a true learning community.
Real-world readiness
From public speaking and storytelling to teamwork and cultural awareness, we focus on the human skills machines can’t replicate.
Balance of freedom +
structure
Children need boundaries and choice. Our daily rhythm includes time for focused group work and independent deep dives.
Introducing ReadyPlay™
ReadyPlay is our whole-child, whole-future curriculum that blends the structure of a
preschool program with the warmth and flexibility of a high-quality childcare
environment.
- Daily structure, without rigidity
- Guided play and purposeful exploration
- Emotional safety and peer connection
- Leadership, communication, and self-expression
- Real-world readiness skills
A Day in ReadyPlay™
Morning Meetings
Creative Explorations
Big Moves
Learning Choices
Reflective Storytelling
Leadership & Mentoring
Wonder Time
How ReadyPlay™ Compares to Other Preschool/Daycare Models
What Makes
ReadyPlay™ Different
Designed for the world your child is growing into
Built for flexibility
Led with intention
Backed by science
Loved by families
How ReadyPlay™ Works (And Why It Matters)
ReadyPlay is grounded in modern research on how children learn best—and how to prepare them for a
world that’s constantly evolving. Here’s what sets our methodology apart:
We build community, not just classrooms
We shape lifelong learners
From curiosity to collaboration, we nurture mindsets that go beyond academics.
We lead with love and purpose
We prepare them for life—not just school
