Unplug the Kids

Endeavor Learning Center is a computer and television free child care learning center.  We believe in allowing our children to learn and explore naturally without artificial interference.  We would like to share an article from nyk.com about Dr. Hutton a local pediatrician and owner of blue manatee children's bookstore in Oakley.  We encourage you to read Unplug the Kids to learn more about our decision to be a computer and tv free environment. Inclement Weather On rare occasions, it may be necessary to close the center due to poor weather conditions. We will make every effort to open our doors at the normal time. If circumstances should arise, watch television station WKRC for closing information or listen to radio station WKRQ. On these occasions, regular payment is expected.

December News

Ms. Penny is delighted to announce that she has new friends in the infant class. Ms. Candace Alexander has joined our team and will be helping out in the infant room. Welcome Sonja, Camille, and Ms. Candace!

Jonah has joined the preschool class with Ms. Su. Two of our old pals, Jack and Maria have returned to Endeavor. Jack is now in the toddler class and Maria is in the pre-k class. 

Recent transitions: Sam has graduated from the toddler class and is having a ball in the preschool class. Savannah had a wonderful transition from infants to toddlers and her pal, Evie, is right behind her and doing well.

Eco-Healthy Child Care Certification

We have renewed our Eco-Healthy Child Care certification for the year. We are one of just eleven EHCC facilities in the state of Ohio.  For more information about the Eco-healthy Child Care program and tips on making your home more eco-healthy go to http://www.cehn.org/ehcc

Endeavor Learning Center Hires Green Chef
First Child Care Center in Mason to Serve Organic, Local, Natural Food

Mason, OH — Eco-friendly child care center, Endeavor Learning Center, is partnering with personal chef, Tamara Whitfield, to serve organic, local, and natural lunches to the children at their center. 

Tamara Whitfield, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in developing menus with vegetarian and healthy food options. With her dream of becoming a chef for many years, her first step was to attend Cincinnati Midwest Culinary School. During that time, she completed internships at some of the city’s top restaurants including Boca, the Diamond Club at Great American Ball Park, and the Heritage Golf Club in Mason. Whitfield then went on to train with Jean Robert and from that point took a strong interest in vegetarian and healthy eating styles. With her own nutrition habits being that of a healthy lifestyle, she supports eating local, organic and natural foods. Whitfield says, “Working with Endeavor Learning Center is a natural fit for my business as my own café opening in May of 2011 will support local organic farmers and be serving healthy food options.”

Child care professionals play a significant role in guiding children to develop a healthy and positive attitude toward good food choices. Choosing the proper food provider is a key ingredient to nutritional success. The partnership between chef Tamara Whitfield and Endeavor Learning Center extends beyond the kitchen. Whitfield plans to garden with the preschool children and is eager to incorporate fresh vegetables from Endeavor Learning Center’s several gardens into their lunches. The children at Endeavor Learning Center are discovering, and tasting, that every day is Earth Day!

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