Looking to boost enrollment and stand out in a competitive market? Enrichment programs might be the game-changer your child care center needs.

Megan Bowling is the director of franchise development at Stretch-n-Grow, a well-known children’s fitness business with 125 locations around the world. In this episode, she shares how child care centers can benefit from offering enrichment programs and how to market them to parents!  She describes how these programs benefit children's physical and cognitive development, support teacher retention through much-needed breaks and create compelling differentiators that attract modern families.

Megan also shares practical strategies for selecting the right enrichment partners, marketing these programs effectively to current and prospective families as well as avoiding common implementation pitfalls. 

Whether you're considering your first enrichment program or looking to expand your offerings, this conversation provides insights to help you make informed decisions that benefit children, teachers and your bottom line.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following (with timing outlined below so you can fast-forward to the parts that most interest you!):

• (04:11) Physical, cognitive and social benefits for children
• (10:32) How enrichment programs support staff retention and well-being
• (17:05) Marketing strategies to attract and retain families
• (22:40) Choosing the right enrichment partner for your center's culture
• (28:15] Common mistakes to avoid when implementing new programs
• (33:50) How to position your center as the top choice for parents seeking comprehensive early learning experiences

To learn more about Megan and the work that her company does, visit www.stretch-n-grow.com.