Our Story
How Local Kids Guide Began
Local Kids Guide was founded in 2023 by a group of parents who were frustrated with the challenge of finding quality activities for their children. What started as a simple spreadsheet shared among friends quickly grew into a comprehensive platform serving families across the country.
Our founders recognized that while there were plenty of activities available for children in their communities, there was no centralized resource that made it easy for parents to discover, compare, and book these opportunities. At the same time, many excellent program providers struggled to reach their target audience of local families.
Our Mission
At Local Kids Guide, our mission is to enrich children's lives by connecting families with exceptional local activities and to support activity providers in growing their programs.
We believe that every child deserves access to enriching experiences that foster growth, learning, and joy. By making it easier for parents to discover these opportunities and for providers to showcase their offerings, we're building stronger, more connected communities centered around children's development.
Our Values
- Family First: We design every aspect of our platform with the needs of families in mind.
- Quality Over Quantity: We carefully vet our activity providers to ensure they meet our standards for safety, quality, and enrichment.
- Community Connection: We believe in the power of local communities and strive to strengthen the bonds between families, providers, and neighborhoods.
- Accessibility: We work to make quality activities discoverable and accessible to all families, regardless of background or circumstance.
- Continuous Improvement: We're constantly listening to feedback from both families and providers to enhance our platform.
Looking Forward
As we continue to grow, our focus remains on creating the most comprehensive, user-friendly platform for connecting families with local children's activities. We're expanding to new cities, adding innovative features, and building partnerships that benefit both families and activity providers.
We invite you to join us on this journey—whether you're a parent looking for the perfect activity for your child, or a provider eager to share your program with local families.
Thank you for being part of the Local Kids Guide community!