FlexCare™: Where Flexibility Meets Exceptional Care
Welcome to FlexCare by Recess, where exceptional childcare meets unmatched flexibility at our state-of-the-art facilities. Designed for busy families, our on-demand service allows you to schedule high-quality, engaging childcare at our welcoming centers, tailored to fit your life’s ever-changing schedule. Experience the ease of arranging care with just a few taps on your phone, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is thriving in a safe, enriching environment. Welcome to a world where convenience and quality care converge, right at our doorstep.
Revolutionizing Childcare
for Modern Families
FlexCare by Recess redefines childcare for modern families, offering on-demand, hourly care that fits seamlessly into your dynamic lifestyle. This innovative model provides the flexibility you need, whether it’s a few hours for work, errands, or relaxation, ensuring your child is in a nurturing, engaging environment. Designed for today’s fast-paced world, FlexCare eliminates the stress of rigid childcare schedules, offering a perfect blend of reliability and flexibility. It’s our way of supporting your family’s balance, growth, and happiness, all on your terms.
A World of Growth and Discovery for Every Child
FlexCare isn’t just about providing parents with flexibility; it’s a vibrant world of growth and discovery for children. Our approach ensures that every child benefits from a rich tapestry of experiences, tailored to foster their development, curiosity, and joy.
Enriching Activities
Our diverse activities, from creative arts to interactive STEM projects, spark imagination and skill development
Socialization and Friendship
Where friendships flourish in a nurturing environment filled with laughter and collaboration.
Personalized Attention
Our dedicated caregivers provide personalized attention, ensuring every child feels valued and supported
More than just Childcare
Parents Deserve a Recess Too
Run an Errand
Go to the Gym
Supplement Sitters
Have a Date Night
Need a night (or day) out with your significant other? We make it easy!
Meet Up With Friends
Parent Hand-Offs
Time To Yourself
Finish Housework
Sleep!
Steps to Become a Member
Submit a Form
Click on the ‘Become a Member’ button on our website and complete the short inquiry form.
Fill out application
We’ll send you a formal application and set up a time to review it and learn about each other.
Membership Decision
Pending availability, you’ll either gain membership or join our wait list.
Booking Care
Schedule Care
Drop Off
Once your care is confirmed, you’ll drop off your child at the chosen facility up to 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Scan in required.
Pick Up
Once your care time is up, you’ll pick up your child. Double authentication required using a unique code on our app and verified profile.
FAQ
How much does Recess cost?
Membership costs $150 per month with an hourly charge for FlexCare usage and additional cost if you enroll is enrichment classes. If you were to use Recess for 4 hours per week, you may expect to pay around $600/month.
Can I schedule time for my child even if I’m not a member?
Membership is required to use Recess. As a small-class premium service we have limited memberships available to keep the group size small and ensure maximum fun and safety for everyone.
How can I become a member?
We’re currently under construction and are accepting applications for pre-enrollment and waitlist. Use the form on the ‘Become a Member’ page to get started.
What ages do you accept?
Our goal is to provide a flexible childcare option no matter what the age, but generally from 6 weeks to 12 years of age!
How many children are in a class together?
Recess is a small group child care option with no more than twelve 12 children in the facility at any time.
Can I just drop in with my children any time of day?
For the safety and convenience of everyone, all care is scheduled using our members app. To ensure availabiity, we recommend members book as far in advance as possible; however, pending open slots, you could book as late as one-hour before drop off.
How do I schedule time for my child?
Members have access to the Recess App, which allows you to schedule child care. The app has two booking modes – choosing a specific time window (ex: 1pm-3pm on Saturday) or choosing a time block (ex: 3 hours on Saturday).
Can my child stay the entire day?
At this moment in time, we are limiting care to 4 hours per day per child, but may increase this in the future as we develop a better understanding of needs.
Is Recess a daycare or a learning center?
Recess is something completely new – we call it FlexCare! We believe parents and kids deserve a break, so we offer convenient, modern facilities built around safety, fun, and learning so that kids can enjoy time away from home with peers while experiencing new activities through guided play.
What if I’m running early or late for pickup?
Members can arrive as early or as late as 10 minutes within their scheduled time without any additional fees. It is important for legal compliance that we maintain strict staff-to-child ratios, so we do ask that you try your best not to be late.
How many Recess locations are there?
We are currently under construction on our first location, with five more locations opening in Philadelphia by 2025. We are hoping to expand to many more locations in the future!
What type of safety and security measures do you offer at Recess?
The facility is under constant video monitoring to ensure the safety of our children and the trust of our parents. All surfaces are disinfected daily, and all staff have at least four years of child care expertise, safety and medical certification, and behavioral training. There are robust systems and processes in place to ensure the safety of your children.
Still Have Questions?
We want you to have all of the information you need before applying. Contact us today to learn more about Recess!