Nurturing Childcare & Preschool in Burlington, Kentucky

A warm, faith-centered place for your child to grow. We offer full-day care and early learning for infants (6 weeks) through pre-K, serving families across Burlington and Boone County.

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Branch & Bloom Childcare —

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Welcome to Branch & Bloom

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. At Branch & Bloom, we've built a place where children are known, loved, and encouraged to bloom — a boutique Christian daycare and preschool rooted in faith, warmth, and hands-on learning. From our infant room to our pre-K classroom, every day blends play, discovery, Scripture, and plenty of outdoor fun, all just off Old Florence Pike in Burlington.

Daily Learning Activities Schedule

  • Group of young children sitting on a carpet in a classroom, paying attention to something in front of them.

    Bloom Circle

    9:15am – 9:30am
    Our day blossoms with BLOOM CIRCLE—we greet friends, note date & weather, count the calendar, preview the day’s growth theme, and anticipate the fun ahead.

  • Children playing in a sandbox with toys, supervised by a woman, inside a colorful classroom.

    Branch Table

    9:30am – 10:00am
    BRANCH TABLE—hands-on art, motor skill pages, and themed STEAM experiments invite kids to explore, learn, practice, and deepen today’s lesson through play.

  • A young boy smiling and playing with a puppet fireman behind a red curtain.

    Discovery Grove

    10:00am – 10:30am
    DISCOVERY GROVE—rotating centers spark teamwork with blocks, dolls, shops, dress-up, puppets, and more, growing social skills, imagination in small groups.

  • Two young children, a boy and a girl, playing with a water fountain toy outdoors on grass. The girl is pouring water while the boy is holding a toy.

    Sunshine Meadow 1

    10:30am – 11:00am
    SUNSHINE MEADOW 1—weather-permitting outdoor play inspires imagination and friendship as children run, climb, and create games together in fresh, joyful air.

  • A teacher sitting on a carpet leading a group of young children in a classroom activity, with children sitting in a circle around her. The classroom has colorful toys and educational materials.

    Promise Patch

    11:00am – 11:30am
    PROMISE PATCH—age-level Bible stories, crafts, themed pages & daily prayer root faith and wonder as children explore God’s Word and live its love each day.

  • Children raising their hands and making heart shapes in a colorful classroom.

    Joyful Jive

    11:30am – 11:45am
    JOYFUL JIVE—worship songs and hits like “Baby Shark” spark dancing and laughter, building rhythm, coordination, and community before lunch each school day.

  • A young girl with long light brown hair eating pizza at a table with other children in a classroom or cafeteria setting.

    Garden Grub

    11:45am – 12:30pm
    GARDEN GRUB—after a quick hand-wash, children gather for lunch, practicing independence and healthy habits while sharing conversation and community.

  • A young girl in a blue dress standing outside on grass, playing with an inflatable punching bag. She has wet hair and is holding a red toy. In the background, there are four children and one adult, some sitting near a playhouse, and others standing. The scene is sunny and appears to be in a backyard or park.

    Sunshine Meadow 2

    12:30pm – 1:15pm
    SUNSHINE MEADOW 2—run, climb, jump, kick, and chase in active free play, outside when sunny or inside when not, building strength, coordination, and friendships.

  • A young girl is sleeping on a hospital bed, wrapped in a blanket with pink flamingo patterns, resting with her hand near her face.

    Quiet Canopy

    1:15pm – 3:15pm
    QUIET CANOPY—lights dim, calm music plays; children relax on cozy mats. Nappers dream while early risers read or draw, practicing self-soothing and focus.

  • Smiling young girl with blonde hair, wearing a light gray top and pink shorts, carrying a blue and green backpack with orange spikes, outdoors on a sunny day with blurred trees in the background.

    Sprout Send-Off

    3:15Pm – 3:30pm
    SPROUT SEND-OFF—teachers wake children, turn lights on, guide restroom breaks, and share apple-seed butter snacks with after-care friends before pick-up.

  • Young boy smiling and playing on a playground slide, with wooden play structure in the background.

    Sunshine Meadow 3

    3:30Pm – 4:15pm
    SUNSHINE MEADOW 3—after-care friends choose free play or group games outside; when weather shifts, action moves indoors for active fun and camaraderie.

  • A family shopping in a clothing store, with parents and children smiling as they pick out jackets and backpacks.

    Homeward Bound

    4:15pm – 5:30pm
    HOMEWARD BOUND—free-choice centers extend learning as children wind down and wait for parents, reflecting and sharing wonders and lasting friendships.