Different Purpose. Different Experience.
Aspect | Typical Daycare | ScribbleSpark β A Learning Playground |
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Primary Purpose | Childcare while parents are away | Enrichment & engagement through stories, creativity & play |
Focus Area | Safety, feeding, naps, free play | Curiosity, early literacy, imagination, social growth |
Age Group | 6 months β 5 years | 1.8 β 12 years (Toddler to Pre-teen groups) |
Duration | Full-day or half-day programs | 1-hour structured sessions in age-specific batches |
Curriculum | Basic care routines, free play | Theme-based learning, storytelling, art, sensory, early STEM |
Environment | Care-centric, nap-friendly | Creative studio + cozy library-style setup |
Group Size | Larger mixed-age groups | Small curated groups with focused interaction |
Learning Approach | Passive (supervised play, minimal direction) | Active (guided exploration, storytelling, hands-on activities) |
Parental Role | Drop-off, limited updates | Regular feedback, involvement, and take-home ideas |
Screen Time | May include screens/videos | Zero screen policy, focus on real-world exploration |
Cost | Higher (charged daily/weekly based on hours) | Affordable monthly membership per batch |
Ideal For | Working parents needing full-time care | Parents seeking creative engagement + literacy outside of school |
π¨ Summary:
Daycare is about custodial care, while ScribbleSpark is about creative enrichment.
Youβre not competing β youβre complementing a need thatβs not met elsewhere:
π A warm, focused place for kids to grow, imagine, and fall in love with learning.