A Break From Mom

Kids need a break from Mom every now and then. Mark is super excited to be going to World of Wisdom today. He's excited that two of his friends, Aiden and Macie, will be there to play with. They always have a great time together.



World of Wisdom is a drop in hourly day care in the area. You don't have to make a reservation (though it's recommended) and it's mostly just play time. However it's great for times when you (or your child) need a break. Or you need to run some errands kid free, have a doctor's appointment, or even, a *gasp* date night with your significant other.

Mark enjoys WOW. He's only been a handful of times, but never wants to leave. The first time we went to go check it out he was so excited that he asked to stay and play. His first "official" stay there he didn't want to leave when I went to pick him up. I had to "bribe" him with a trip to his favorite consignment store Belles and Beaus.

Mark used to go to another one in the area (it's now closed) and absolutely loved it. He absolutely blossomed there, and I credit the owner and teachers there (they eventually added a Mother's Day Out program) with helping shape him into the eager to learn student he is today.

WOW does have "circle time" in the mornings and typically does a craft in the afternoons. You have the option of purchasing a meal (for $3) for your child if they will be there during meal time. Or if you prefer you can bring your child's lunch or dinner.

The rates are reasonable. It's $6 an hour if you don't buy a package (additional children have lower rates). Or they offer a 10 hour package for $50 ($5/hour), a 20 hour package for $85 ($4.25/hr) or a 40 hour package for $160 ($4/hr). Those are very reasonable rates. The hours are great too in that they are open early in the morning to late at night from Mon-Sat. And they do offer their services on Sunday by appointment.

Everyone needs a break every now and then. And this is a great way for the kids to have a break from parents in a fun, safe environment.