Flying nannies once populated the earth in vast migratory flocks but were hunted to extinction in the 20th century for their magical umbrellas. Explore terrestrial toddlersitting with today's deal: for $70, you get one week of daycare (up to a $215 value) at Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center, at your choice of seven Cincinnati-area locations. This Groupon is valid for new enrollees only.

Jelly Bean Junction specializes in tutoring programs for moldable child brains; however, they also provide daycare services for infants through kindergarteners and summer camps for school-aged children. Infant care ($215 per week) is individualized to each wobbly bairn; infants are fed, changed, and napped on their own schedule, all of which is tracked on a daily report. Toddler care ($190 per week) lets the wee ones explore and grow in a carefully planned environment, which includes mealtime, naps, and sensory-rich games. Preschool care ($160 per week) is designed for ages three to five and incorporates developmentally appropriate experiences and learning materials as well as outdoor play. Kindergarten care ($145 per week) involves nutritious snacks, computer games, and creative materials that focus on art, science, and more.

You may also use today's Groupon toward the $150 registration fee for Jelly Bean Junction's June through August summer camp. A program for children from kindergarten to age 10, the camp includes two field trips per week (field trips can range from going to the zoo to Ride the Ducks to Reds games), a camp T-shirt, a daily planned activity, and daily breakfast, lunch, and snack—all while keeping little ones free from prowling dingoes.

A week of professional child care is ideal for mothers returning to work, transition periods between school and summer activities, and taking afternoons away to hit up spa after spa after spa. The Jelly Bean Junction staff consists of degree-holding teachers and qualified aides dedicated to providing key learning experiences for developing mini-people. They also follow Ohio's Early Learning Guidelines in order to continuously improve the quality of their programs.

Reviews

The BBB gives Jelly Bean Junction an A. Step Up To Quality has rated every branch according to a one-star, two-star, and three-star rating system; the Ohio Pike, State Route 50, Cincinnati-Columbus Road, and Clough Pike locations received two stars, and the Winton Road, Montgomery Road, and Mt. Caramel Road locations claim one star.