The Solution

We're building an integrated family club that solves three critical problems through one unified experience. Everything families need—under one roof.

Recess in the Neighborhood

A 70,000 sq ft flagship facility in Grandville, Michigan that bundles daycare, enrichment programs, community spaces, and food & beverage under one roof.

Instead of families driving between separate locations for daycare, after-school activities, and community spaces, everything happens in one place. This practical bundling naturally solves the bigger problems:

  • Parents build community through regular presence in the same space
  • Logistics disappear when everything is in one location
  • Kids can freely explore interests without barriers

Operating Hours: 6am–10pm, 7 days/week

70,000
Square Feet
10
Revenue Streams
6am-10pm
Operating Hours
800
Families (Year 1)

What's Under Our Roof

Six integrated components that work together to serve families completely.

Ages 0-5

Licensed Daycare

Premium quality with exploratory programming. Traditional full-time and flexible pay-per-hour options.

  • Higher teacher pay = lower turnover
  • Real food from central kitchen
  • Extended hours (6am-10pm)
Ages 3-15

Enrichment Programs

After-school and weekend classes across 9 categories. Discovery-based curriculum—explore without long-term commitments.

  • Art, Dance, Gymnastics, Life Skills
  • Maker, Martial Arts, Music, Science/Tech, Theater
  • 75-minute classes
Logistics Solved

Transportation

Before and after school transportation at near-cost pricing. Drop off your daycare child and school-age child in one place—we handle the rest.

  • 2 buses (30 passengers each)
  • Near-cost pricing
  • Only possible at our scale
Community

Public/Member Spaces

Comfortable, welcoming spaces where families naturally connect. Hospitality staff creates moments of delight.

  • Co-working, dining, lounges
  • Indoor play area (ages 0-12)
  • Public flex rooms for parties/events
Convenience

Food & Beverage

One central kitchen serves the entire facility. Fresh, healthy meals—not vending machines and processed snacks.

  • Order from anywhere, delivered to you
  • No tipping—ever
  • Value pricing on staple meals
Belonging

Membership Model

$120 to $250/month depending on program participation. This isn't a transaction—it's belonging to a community.

  • Facility access included
  • Member pricing on all services
  • Priority reservations

How We Solve Each Problem

Direct solutions to the three critical problems families face.

Problem 1

Escape the Isolation

Parents are isolated and lonely, with no natural way to make friends.

Our Solution

By bringing everything under one roof, families naturally run into the same people repeatedly in different contexts—dropping off at daycare, watching a game in the sports lounge, working in co-working, eating in the dining area, watching kids on the playground.

These repeated touchpoints create natural, non-awkward opportunities to build relationships. Our hospitality staff and thoughtfully designed spaces facilitate connection rather than isolation. Whole families build genuine friendships because they're in the same place regularly, sharing experiences and creating community.

Problem 2

Eliminate the Logistics Nightmare

5+ hours per week driving between activities, constant coordination.

Our Solution

Everything is in one location. One drop-off, one pickup. Daycare, enrichment programs, and community spaces are all under the same roof.

School-age kids can arrive early, have breakfast, and our transportation drops them at school. After school, we pick them up and bring them back—so parents don't have to juggle separate daycares, after-school programs, or enrichment facilities. The logistics nightmare disappears.

Problem 3

Kids Can Discover Their Interests

Booking barriers make exploration nearly impossible.

Our Solution

Kids can explore all 9 enrichment categories in one place. Discovery-based, rotational curriculum lets them try Maker one week, dance another, theater another, art or music—without separate bookings, separate payments, or separate locations.

Drop-in flexibility means kids can jump between programs spontaneously and discover what they truly enjoy. Instead of parents guessing what their child might like and committing to month-long sessions, kids can freely explore and figure out what they're passionate about.

A Place You Don't Feel Squeezed

Our philosophy is simple: make families' lives better, not extract maximum value at every interaction.

Quality at Better Cost

Our integrated facility creates advantages: shared infrastructure allows better pricing than standalone businesses without hidden fees or pressure.

  • Quality services at competitive rates
  • Shared kitchen serves daycare and public spaces
  • No hidden fees at every interaction

No Tipping—Ever

All prices are final. No mental burden of calculating tips, no awkwardness of constantly being asked. This is a core part of creating a welcoming environment.

Welcoming Atmosphere

A place where families can just be—without feeling like every moment requires a transaction. And when you do spend, you get quality at a fair price.

  • Comfortable spaces to linger and connect
  • No pressure to constantly spend money
  • Quality services at prices you can feel good about

Practical Life Support

Programs and services exist to solve real problems parents face: camps when kids aren't in school, before- and after-school supervision, transportation, quality daycare, enrichment programs.

See How This Vision Becomes Reality

Explore our 70,000 sq ft facility design—how the space is organized, what's in it, and how it supports our business model.

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