Fit for Life

Daily movement, active play and healthy-eating lessons help children build strong bodies, sharp minds and habits that last a lifetime.

Children playing a jumping game on a sunny day in a grassy backyard
Ages
All age groups
Frequency
Every day
Focus
Movement & nutrition
Platinum Learning for Life™
27 Years voted Best Childcare, Austin Family Magazine
Teacher smiling with a young child on a green toy in a playground setting

A healthy body and an active mind go together

Fit for Life™ is part of our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum. Teachers build movement into every day through music, cooperative games and indoor and outdoor play, giving children a foundation for physical activity they can build on for life.

45+
Years caring for Austin families
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Campuses across Central Texas

Why movement matters

Active play does more than burn energy. It helps children learn, focus and connect with others.

Focus & learning

Physical activity helps children pay attention and stay engaged in the classroom.

Social skills

Cooperative games teach teamwork, taking turns and encouraging friends.

Behavior

Regular movement gives children a healthy outlet for energy, which supports calmer, more positive behavior.

Lifelong habits

Children who build healthy habits early are more likely to stay active as they grow.

Active days, healthy habits

What Fit for Life looks like

Smiling toddler riding a blue balance bike in a sunny playground
Daily Movement

Music, dance and cooperative games are part of every classroom routine.

Boy in purple shirt smiling and standing on a playground swing with a green fence and slide in background
Outdoor Play

Playgrounds sit behind our buildings, shaded by canopies with 98% UV protection.

Children smiling at table with plates and bowls of fruit and vegetables in a classroom setting
Healthy Eating

Chef-prepared meals with fresh produce, plus age-appropriate lessons on nutrition.

Child high-fives teacher outdoors on playground with other children in the background
Visiting Coaches

Programs like Kidokinetics, Lil Sluggers and The Groovy Gym Bus bring new sports and skills to campus.

An active day

Movement from arrival to pickup

Fit for Life™ is part of the whole day, not a single class. Look for the Fit for Life icon on the learning plans posted outside your child’s classroom.

Arrival
Stretching, music and morning movement
Circle Time
Action songs and fingerplays
Outdoor Play
Running, climbing and cooperative games
Lunch
Chef-prepared meals and conversations about healthy food
Afternoon
Indoor movement games and dance
Visiting Programs
Weekly sports and skill-building with visiting coaches
Pickup
Active play outside when weather allows
Curriculum

Wellness is built into Platinum Learning for Life™

Fit for Life™ connects to everything children learn, from counting jumps to understanding where food comes from.

Gross motor skills
Age-appropriate activities that build balance, coordination and strength.
Nutrition education
Lessons on healthy eating built right into the curriculum.
Cooperative play
Games that build teamwork, patience and good sportsmanship.
Learning plan icon
Look for the Fit for Life icon on weekly learning plans to see what your child is working on.
Two young children playing on a blue seesaw outside with green grass and a light fence in the background

Fit for Life™ program questions