Nana’s Place · Glendale, AZ

Our yearly mottos

The motto banners along the fence of the shaded play yard at Nana's 43rd Ave

Along the fence of the play yard at 43rd Ave hang the mottos the family has chosen over the years, one banner each. The children see them every day; so do the parents at pick-up. Here is what they mean to us.

“Plan the Work, Work the Plan”

For the children: say what you are going to build, then build it. A tower, a drawing, a story. For the parents: that is how the rooms run too, the same routine every day, so a child always knows what comes next.

Cartoon: Nana kneels at a low table with three toddlers who build a block tower to match a drawing

“Hard Work Pays Off”

For the children: the puzzle you kept trying is the one you finished. For the parents: most of our families work long or late shifts, and the whole place is built around that effort paying off for their kids.

Cartoon: Nana claps as a girl fits the last piece of a floor puzzle while two children cheer

“Inspection Ready at All Times”

For the children: clean up as you go, so the room is ready for the next thing. For the parents: both buildings are licensed and inspected by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and an enrolled parent can walk in at any time during hours of care. We keep the place ready for both.

Cartoon: Nana and four children tidy the classroom together, blocks into bins, a table wiped, a small broom

There are more banners on the fence; we will add them here as we photograph each one up close.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the mottos?

On the fence of the play yard at the 43rd Ave building, 10046 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, one banner per motto.

Do the children learn them?

They see them every day on the yard, and the teachers use the words in the rooms: plan it, work at it, be ready.

Can I see the yard?

Yes. Schedule a visit at either building, or take the virtual tour first.

Come see it at the hour you need it.

Call either building, or visit at the time you would really drop off. Se habla español.

43rd Ave · (623) 931-5015 Northern · (623) 435-2211