Bringing their proprietary take on fun to the kids in Fort Mill, a new part-time daycare becomes the newbie in town.

Fort Mill, SC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/15/2020 -- With 5,000 square feet of play space to thrill kids at daycare, Giggles Drop-In Childcare of Fort Mill makes its way into the hearts and lives of local families. Decked out with a custom treehouse, toddler activities, a big kid room, classroom space, and a theater, the facility is right on-point with the company's mission. Let a kid be a kid and give them plenty of space to do it in. Sounds like music to parents' ears. Giggles, anyone?

Ran by franchise owners Sue and Matt Lydon, the Fort Mill kids drop-in has a prime location next to shopping, dining, and residential communities bustling with busy families. This gives parents easy access to the non-traditional daycare model that encompasses summer camps and after school care, too. With convenience top of mind, the Fort Mill's Giggles after school program provides buses that pick kids up directly from school. Once at the new facility, they are given a snack before doing homework with on-site after-school teachers. This is followed by a fun group activity and free play on ample areas surrounding the Fort Mill location's iconic Giggles Treehouse built by Studio Displays. It's a large freestanding indoor jungle gym equipped with slides and landings that turn mom's afternoon off into loads of fun for their kids.

Sue Lydon said of the new daycare in Fort Mill, "We want to help parents get some much needed time for themselves to recharge their batteries or get much-needed work and errands done. It all comes together so well because our team has a common goal. They treat every child with as much love and kindness as they would show their own children. We want to become an integral piece of your extended family. Let's put it this way; we want to be part of your village."

Giggles Drop-In Childcare in Fort Mill is located on Ben Casey Drive close to the intersection of HWY 160 and Dave Gibson Blvd right in between Tega Cay and Baxter Village. Open by 7:30 or 8:30 a.m., on some days, the on-demand childcare facility stays open as late as 11:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.gigglesdaycareinc.com.

About Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Giggles Drop-In Childcare is an award-winning drop-in daycare service. They have multiple centers in both North and South Carolina and have been in business for 12-years.

Location Information:
127 Ben Casey Dr. Suite 101
Fort Mill, SC 29708

Contact:
Sue Lydon
Owner, Giggles Drop-In Childcare of Fort Mill
fortmill@gigglesdaycareinc.com
803-548-7529

Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/gigglesoffortmill/

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Giggles Drop-In Childcare celebrates a decade full of memories, growth, exploration, creativity, and lots of play time along the way.  

Wilmington, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/05/2018 -- Kitchen Tables, they're the origin of some of the best ideas.  Such was the case ten years ago when two working parents were faced with the need for reliable care they were introduced to the drop-in style childcare.  Their experiences led them to build upon the concept in hopes to help other parents with their need for more free time. And, so, Giggles was born!

"This became our mission, to offer childcare that was convenient, reliable, safe, and that operated at a  higher standard," said Zach Richards, owner of Giggles.  

Like any new business, this one needed a name. After many brainstorming sessions, a name for the new business was seeming close to impossible. That is, until the very one who had sparked the entire idea of the new business also sparked the idea for the name. "Our son was about one, and he had the most contagious, and full-hearted giggle that just consumed his face and spread to everyone else that was in the room. This was something that we wanted to capture, and to hear, from all the children that we cared for," adds Richards.  In a business that was created with their son in mind, it is only natural that he played such a vital role in one of the biggest decisions.

Swaying away from the norm of traditional childcare and taking the route of drop-in childcare instead, still, a fairly new concept at the time was an easy choice to make.  The stigma that is associated with traditional daycare environments is not what our founders had in mind when they envisioned their own space.  The idea was to create a place that kids loved to enter into, and parents could feel at ease when taking some time for themselves- "We love being able to offer kids something that is just fun and that offers parents complete flexibility," said Richards.  Achieving that took a lot of careful planning, and placing kids best interest at the top of the priority list.

The planning eventually paid off, and it is now a personal favorite of the founders to see the reaction of first-time families. Richards said, "I love the reaction when parents drop off for the first time.  Often, by the time the parents finish the registration, the kids are playing and don't even want to say goodbye."  By creating an environment that is both fun, and safe kids are excited to play and explore the center, and, typically, the parents are shocked and surprised that it really is that easy. The first reaction does not end at drop off, no, it doubles at pickup. "When the parents return to happy kids still playing and begging to stay a little longer, the parents are thrilled," adds Richards.  

The idea of a company slogan was first toyed with as "the only problem you'll have is getting your kids to leave," but after seeing all of the possibilities that the company could offer the current slogan of "Playtime for them, free time for you!" was adopted.

Adding an appealing twist to the center was one thing that the founders knew was necessary for making their centers stand out from the rest.  While on a trip to the most magical place on Earth - A.K.A. Disney World -they gained the inspiration that they had been lacking.  The family explored The Swiss Family Robinson exhibit and allowed the attraction to spark their own imagination.  With the help of a very artistic friend, Matthew J Leavell, the very first Giggles Treehouse was born; "We told him what we wanted to do, and he made it a reality. His work and attention to detail were absolutely amazing." Each of our locations has a treehouse that is unique to the center itself, and while we have since worked with many other talents, we are grateful to the one who first helped our childhood dreams become a reality.

Sharing lots of smiles, hugs, sweet faces, and giggles are what the founders love to experience with all Giggles families.  A family who loved their experience, and wanted to share it with others - that is how the very first franchise location was born.  It was revealed that they always felt a good feeling when they came in, and they wanted to own a business like that.  To date, there are five locations in two states with a plan to expand to many more locations this year.  

With so many families, there are countless stories of how Giggles Drop-In Childcare has been able to help them gain back free time, but they are all priceless.  One story, in particular, stands out to the founders, as the most memorable, and rewarding experiences for them.  They recall, "The mom dropped off her young girls.  She had just moved here, her husband was deployed and she didn't know anyone.  She was thrilled to be able to get a little break. She became a part of our Giggles family, and we grew to love her and her girls.  When her husband came home on leave, he came in to pick up the girls.  He looked me in the eye and shook my hand and told me how much it meant to him that his wife had some help while he was gone and that his girls had a place to play that they loved.  He said he couldn't thank us all enough, and I have never forgotten it."

The Richards adds, "For all of the families that have helped fill the last ten years with so many wonderful giggles, thank you. We understand how important your kids are to you and we are honored that you allow us to be a part of your lives."

For more information visit http://www.gigglesdaycareinc.com/10years/.

Contact:
Zach Richards
855-DROP-INS
Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Wilmington, NC USA

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Building off their remarkable success in the area, Giggles Childcare are happy to open a new Greenville center.

Greenville, SC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/14/2017 -- When it comes to important family decisions, who is picked to provide childcare services is certainly high on the list. The good news is in North Carolina, and now South Carolina one company, Giggles Drop-In Childcare has received consistently positive and enthusiastic reviews for the quality and care of their service. In exciting news for Greenville, SC families Giggles has recently announced they will be holding a grand opening celebration for their new Greenville center. The event will be held on November 19th, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and community members are more than encouraged to attend, meet the staff and get in on the fun. The event is part of the "Holiday Open House Augusta" event kicking off the Christmas season for local businesses.

"We are so excited to be a part of the Augusta Street community in Greenville SC," commented Zach Richards, owner of Giggles. "We can't wait to meet the families and children we will be serving in the coming years. We have been planning this location for almost a year can't wait to introduce the community to Giggles!"

According to the company, exciting plans for the grand opening include highlights like: getting to tour the building and meet the staff; being able to climb up to the Giggles Greenville tree house; a chance to win prizes in fun free raffles; face painting; delicious food and much, much more for parents and kids to enjoy.

The new Giggles Drop-In Childcare of Greenville center is located at 10 West Lewis Plaza, Greenville, South Carolina 29605. It joins the greater Giggles family, which has locations in Cary, Jacksonville, Raleigh and Wilmington, NC.

Feedback for Giggles remains passionate across all of their centers.

Karen H., recently said in a five-star review, "We started taking our two children to Giggles seven years ago. We were very apprehensive our first visit and even called to check on the kids. When we picked the kids up there were tears because they wanted to stay! Over the years and countless visits to Giggles our kids always had a great time and as parents, we were given the precious gift of time. The staff is always friendly and do a great job with interacting on a personal level. They are truly the BEST!"

For more information be sure to visit http://www.gigglesdaycareinc.com.

About Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Giggles Drop-In Childcare was founded in 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Contact:
Zach Richards
855-DROP-INS
zach@gigglesdaycareinc.com

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The local Raleigh community are invited to explore what Giggles Drop-In Childcare have to offer at a special Grand Opening event, featuring tours of the center, exciting raffles with great prizes, pizza and lots of fun for the kids.

Raleigh, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/10/2017 -- Picking a daycare center is a serious decision. In North and South Carolina Giggles Drop-In Childcare has earned a spotless reputation for providing the highest levels of daycare, childcare, after school and summer camp services in a caring and positive environment. Celebrating their ongoing success, the company recently announced they will be holding a special Grand Opening event for their latest location Giggles Drop-In Childcare Raleigh, NC. The open house and party will be held on October 15th, 2017 from 12 – 4 PM and the entire community is invited to attend.

"We are beyond excited to be opening our doors in Raleigh," commented a spokesperson from Giggles. "It's a wonderful, vibrant community and we are looking forward to serving it to the best of our ability. Stop in, say hello and see what we have to offer!"

According to the center, some highlights of the Grand Opening event will include a chance to meet the staff, discuss the details of the different program options and tour Giggles; a raffle stacked with huge prizes, like one month unlimited membership, a date night package for four date nights up to four hours and a 10 hour package; pizza from the local favorite Salvios; face painting, crafts, balloons and kid's games with prizes; and many more surprises.

Giggles of Raleigh is located at 6504 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Reviews for the childcare center continue to be extremely positive.

Chris S., from South Carolina, recently said in a five star review, "I've actually used two different Giggles locations for my childcare needs and both have been amazing. It's clear they put real thought into who they hire and how they are trained. My son loves the place as much as we do. Fully recommended."

For more information be sure to visit http://www.gigglesdaycareinc.com/locations/raleigh-nc or call 919-438-1126.

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Finding the right childcare choice in Raleigh, NC no longer has to be a huge challenge. Acclaimed childcare providers Giggles Drop-In Childcare recently announced the grand opening of their new Raleigh location, staffed by devoted, caring professionals with the highest standards.

Wilmington, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/25/2017 -- There are few decisions as important to many families as who to trust to provide childcare services for their children. In North and South Carolina Giggles Drop-In Childcare are doing their best to help provide an answer to this question, winning rave reviews in the process. Continuing to focus on delivering a clean, safe, secure, fun and engaging space for children – where they can grow, socialize and enjoy themselves in a good, positive environment, the company recently announced the launch of their latest location in Raleigh, NC. The enthusiasm surrounding the grand opening is high.

"We are excited to be expanding our services to the families in Raleigh," commented Zach Richards, CEO of Giggles Drop-In Childcare. "I know we will be a great asset to the busy families in the area."

According to the company, who opened their first location in Wilmington, NC close to ten years ago, one of their main focuses is providing a staff, that is well trained, understanding of both parent and children needs in a childcare center, and known for their passionate dedication to providing a loving and caring family within Giggles' walls. Something which has made the childcare center a trusted and valuable ongoing part of many families lives.

Giggles Drop-In Childcare accepts children from 12 months to 12 years old. The staff is more than pleased to help with things like potty training, proudly having helped hundreds of children over the years graduate into being fully potty trained and wearing their big underwear.

In addition to the new Raleigh location, Giggles Drop-In Childcare also offer childcare in Cary, Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC as well as Greenville, SC. All locations share the same dedication to the high standards that have earned Giggles such a remarkable reputation.

Reviews for Giggles Drop-In Childcare continue to be completely positive.

Jessica Proulx, recently said in a five-star review of their Cary location, "We love Giggles! My son always looks forward to going and their theme nights are awesome. They have been lifesavers so many times when we needed childcare! The prices are reasonable and they have a lot of great package options. The staff is so friendly. Lindsey oversees the Cary location and she is so wonderful. I highly recommend them!"

For more information be sure to visit http://www.gigglesdaycareinc.com.

About Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Giggles Drop-In Childcare was founded in 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

New Location Information:
6504 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27615

Contact:
Representative
855-DROPINS
info@gigglesdaycareinc.com

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