Our story
Warm, trusted, and open when you need us.
We started with a simple idea: Grand Rapids families deserve child care that works around their lives — not the other way around.
Built around families, not just business hours.
Tena's was born from a real need — reliable, caring child care for families who work evenings, overnights, weekends, or just need that extra flexibility.
Today, Tena's is a trusted name in Grand Rapids. We take every child under our wing and treat every family like our own. Whether you drop off at dawn or pick up past midnight, you'll always find a warm, familiar face at our door.
The values behind every day.
Families first
Every schedule is different, every family matters. We work around you.
Honest care
Small groups, real relationships, and caregivers who truly know your child.
Always reliable
Open around the clock, because your job doesn't always stop at 5.
Safety above all
Licensed, insured, CPR-trained, and held to strict safety standards.
Community rooted
Proud to serve Grand Rapids families, neighbors, and shift workers.
Growing together
We celebrate every milestone alongside you, every step of the way.
How we grew.
One room, one promise
Tena's opens with a small group of children and a big commitment to family.
Word spreads
More Grand Rapids families discover what true round-the-clock care really means.
Always open
True 24-hour, 7-day availability becomes the program's signature.
Still caring
A proven, trusted name in Grand Rapids childcare.
A caring team that feels like family.
Our caregivers are warm, trained, and devoted to every child in our care.
Our Care Team
Loved by the families we serve.
Rated 4.9★ by 37 Grand Rapids families on Google.
The caregivers truly know our son. He's grown so much here — more curious, more confident, more himself.
Parent of a Toddler
They're open when we need them most — evenings, weekends, whenever. Reliable, warm, and our kids love it.
Parent of a Preschooler
We toured a few centers. Tena's was the one that felt real — warm, calm, and genuinely caring.
Parent of an Infant
Want to see Tena's for yourself?
The best way to know us is to visit. We'd love to show you around.
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