# Mindful Daycare Daycare designs and programs focus more on niche health-related functions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 2, 2018 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mindful-daycare ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Mindful Daycare trend? **Mindful Daycare:** The adoption of health-focused designs and programs in daycare facilities is on the rise, with specialized areas and nutritional items that adapt to the health preferences that some parents like to ensure their children are aligned with. ## The consumer insight behind the Mindful Daycare trend With issues like childhood obesity and mental health top of mind for many Millennial parents, they're seeking all-encompassing approaches to maintaining the health and wellness of their children. This demographic is more likely to approach raising their children in a way that's considered "progressive" by their predecessors. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 20, 2016 to Aug 16, 2018 - Published: Oct 2, 2018 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Mindful Daycare trend ### Health-focused Daycare Facilities Specialized areas and nutritional items in daycare facilities align with parents' health preferences for their children. ### Imaginative and Playful Daycare Centers Daycare centers designed to nurture children's unique way of viewing the world through playful and imaginative designs that encourage adventure. ### Co-Learning and Empowerment Spaces Combining co-working environments with education partnerships and programs to expose kids to entrepreneurship at an early age, while providing parents with a family-friendly workspace. ## What the Mindful Daycare trend means for industry ### For Childcare Daycare facilities that focus on niche functions and health-related designs that cater to progressive-minded parents. ### For Architecture and Design Innovative and imaginative architecture and design firms that use playful and imaginative designs to create safe, interactive, and engaging childcare environments. ### For Education and Co-Working Co-learning spaces that combine co-working environments with education partnerships and programs that expose kids to entrepreneurship while providing parent-friendly workspaces. ## Workshop question Consider a local, national, or global issue that your brand holds strong beliefs in, and would like to resolve. How would your brand go about aligning itself with that cause? ## Trend signals for Mindful Daycare Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 55% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Mindful Daycare trend 5 featured examples from May 20, 2016 to Aug 16, 2018. - [Co-Learning Concept Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-learning): 'Campfire Campus' Sets Itself Apart as Asia’s First Co-Learning Space (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Co-learning spaces create innovation opportunities for co-working space operators looking to expand their offerings beyond traditional shared offices. - [Imaginative Kid's Daycare Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashar-architects): Yashar Architects Created Nine New Care Facilities (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with architects and designers to create unique and imaginative daycare centers that prioritize children's growth and development whi… - [Super Active Childcare Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-childcare): Hibinosekkei Creates a Dynamic & Playful Environment for Youngsters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The childcare industry can adopt designs and features from Hibinosekkei to create safe and dynamic environments that promote children's well-being and development. - [Playful Early Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-sydney-early-learning): The East Sydney Early Learning Center has an Adventurous Layout (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating engaging spaces for young children can potentially revolutionize how early education is approached. - [Vegan Daycare Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daycare-menu): The Helsinki City Board Childcare Program is Offering Vegan Lunches (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Daycare centers can incorporate vegan menus to cater to parents' request for animal-free food options, creating a competitive advantage in attracting vegan parents. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)