{"id":24072,"date":"2026-09-30T18:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/?p=24072"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:15:12","slug":"kid-zone-fun-that-beats-the-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/kid-zone-fun-that-beats-the-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid Zone: Fun that beats the forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the skies open up over Wilson County, most parents know the feeling. Plans get canceled, kids get restless, and the energy meant for the playground starts bouncing off the living room walls. At Kid Zone, a rainy day doesn&#8217;t mean a lost day of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The childcare center, voted Best of Wilson County in 2025 and 2026, was built with both indoor and outdoor play areas. The goal is simple: give children a place to move, climb, and explore, no matter what the weather is doing outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/1200x800px-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/1200x800px-copy-2-1200x720.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/1200x800px-copy-2-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/1200x800px-copy-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heart of that idea is the camp room, a 2,000-square-foot open space filled with centers made to catch every child&#8217;s interest. There is a climbing wall for the brave, a ball pit for the playful, and disc swings for kids who like a gentle sway. A bouncy house, ride-on toys, and an open play zone give busy bodies plenty of room to run. For quieter moments, there&#8217;s a cozy reading nook, an arts-and-crafts corner, puzzles, board games, dress-up, and even karaoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kid Zone cares for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, and play is only part of the story. Classes use a hands-on approach, with teams working on projects like gardening, cooking, art, and theater. The center&#8217;s mission is to support strong mental health in growing minds while opening doors to new and fun experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That safe haven matters most on the days families need it most. School-age kids, ages 5 to 12, can spend full days at Kid Zone during snow days, school breaks, and summer. The after-school program even offers bus service from seven local schools, including LaGuardo Elementary,&nbsp; Jones Brummett, and Coles Ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall Break Camp 2026 is now enrolling, with field trips planned to Lucky Ladd&#8217;s Farm, Cairo Bend Park, the Discovery Center at Murfree Springs, and Miracle Park. The next time the forecast calls for rain, there&#8217;s one place where the fun doesn&#8217;t have to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Kid Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(615) 549-6000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidzonecenter.com\/\"><strong>www.kidzonecenter.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is sponsored content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the skies open up over Wilson County, most parents know the feeling. 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