Partnership Announcement
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HappyFeet Soccer Partners with Top Flight Kids Learning Center
SHAWNEE, KS — HappyFeet Kansas City is proud to announce an official partnership with
Top Flight Kids Learning Center to provide exclusive on-site soccer enrichment for enrolled families at the
300 S Rogers Rd campus. The program brings professional youth soccer instruction directly to the school
during school hours — eliminating extra driving for busy families throughout Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill, Lenexa,
and surrounding communities.
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Partnership Highlights
The HappyFeet and Top Flight Kids Learning Center partnership gives enrolled families access to professional on-site soccer at no extra logistical cost — classes happen during school hours, a ball is provided, and the program costs $45/month.
What This Means for Top Flight Kids Learning Center Families
- Exclusive access — On-site soccer is only for enrolled Top Flight Kids Learning Center students
- Zero extra driving — Classes happen during school hours on the Rogers Rd campus
- Same pickup time — Your daily routine doesn’t change at all
- Familiar environment — Children learn soccer with classmates they already know
- Everything included — Ball provided and professional instruction for $45/month
- Ages 2-6 — Age-appropriate curriculum at every developmental stage
- Pathway to more — Direct connection to KC Legends Soccer Club (ages 6-18)
Why Top Flight Kids Learning Center Families Love On-Site Soccer
Top Flight Kids Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where children grow at their own pace. Adding HappyFeet soccer during the school day means families get professional physical enrichment without the logistical burden of driving to a separate facility. Children stay in their familiar environment with their friends, and parents save hours each week. It’s enrichment that fits your life — not the other way around.
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Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum Meets HappyFeet: A Natural Fit
Top Flight Kids Learning Center’s Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and HappyFeet’s play-based soccer model are philosophically aligned — both are grounded in research showing that children develop best through purposeful play, active engagement, and joyful exploration.
The partnership brings together two organizations whose educational philosophies were built from the same
foundational insight: that children learn best when they’re engaged, active, and having fun.
Top Flight Kids Learning Center’s Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum is a nationally recognized,
research-based approach developed by the our partner network. It balances structured academic development
with purposeful play — nurturing intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth simultaneously.
The result: enrolled students consistently show strong kindergarten readiness outcomes.
HappyFeet’s play-based soccer curriculum applies the same principle to physical
development. Instead of drills and lines, HappyFeet coaches use storytelling, imagination, and creative
games to keep children moving, touching the ball, and building genuine skills. Children get approximately
150 ball touches per session — far above industry averages — in an environment that feels like play
rather than practice.
Where the Two Philosophies Align
Purposeful Play
Both the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and HappyFeet treat play as the primary vehicle for learning — not a break from it.
Whole-Child Development
Both programs develop social, emotional, and physical skills simultaneously alongside academic and motor foundations.
Research-Backed Methods
Top Flight Kids Learning Center’s Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum and HappyFeet’s curriculum are both grounded in child development research, not tradition alone.
Confidence Through Competence
Both programs build real skills — academic readiness or ball skills — that give children genuine confidence, not just participation trophies.
“We know that busy parents in Gardner and Lenexa don’t need another place to drive. By bringing
HappyFeet directly to Top Flight Kids Learning Center, we’re giving families professional soccer
instruction without adding anything to their schedules. That’s what a real partnership looks like —
more value, not more logistics.”
Two organizations, one shared philosophy — purposeful play.
Program Details
HappyFeet at Top Flight Kids Learning Center runs weekly sessions during school hours at the Rogers Rd campus, serving enrolled children ages 2-6 for $45 per month all-inclusive.
Location
300 S Rogers Rd
Gardner, KS 66062
Ages Served
2–6 years old
Schedule
Weekly during school hours
Monthly Investment
$45 (all-inclusive)
What’s Included
Soccer ball provided, professional instruction
Pathway
KC Legends Soccer Club (age 6+)
What Gardner Families Are Saying
Enrolled families at Top Flight Kids Learning Center consistently describe the on-site soccer as one of the most meaningful quality-of-life improvements in their week — not just for their children’s development, but for family schedule sanity.
About Top Flight Kids Learning Center
Top Flight Kids Learning Center has served the Gardner area families since opening.
Located at 300 S Rogers Rd in Gardner, KS 66062, the school is owned and operated by local ownership and is open Monday through Friday.
Top Flight Kids Learning Center offers programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K,
Kindergarten, and After School care — all built on the our partner network’s proprietary
Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, a research-based approach that blends purposeful play with structured
academic preparation. Schools in the our partner network send 97% of graduates to kindergarten ready.
The Gardner location holds a strong Google ratings and a strong Niche ratings.
Learn more at www.topflightkids.org
or call (913) 768-4661.
About HappyFeet Kansas City
Since 2003, HappyFeet has introduced thousands of Kansas City toddlers to soccer through imaginative,
play-based learning. The program’s unique curriculum uses storytelling and creative games to develop
coordination, confidence, and a genuine love for physical activity in children ages 2-6.
Children receive approximately 150 ball touches per 40-minute session — one of the highest in the industry.
HappyFeet is the official feeder program for KC Legends Soccer Club, providing a
seamless pathway from first touches (ages 2-6) to competitive youth soccer (ages 6-18).
HappyFeet partners with quality childcare centers across the Kansas City metro to bring soccer
directly to families. Learn more at happyfeetkc.com.
Interested in Learning More?
Discover why Gardner families choose Top Flight Kids Learning Center for education and HappyFeet for soccer development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the HappyFeet and Top Flight Kids Learning Center partnership from families in Gardner, Lenexa, and the Gardner area.
Can my child participate if they don’t attend Top Flight Kids Learning Center?
it’s one of the special enrichment perks Top Flight Kids Learning Center Gardner families enjoy. If you’re interested
in HappyFeet but not enrolled at Top Flight Kids Learning Center, we offer
open-enrollment classes at other KC locations.
How do I sign up if my child attends Top Flight Kids Learning Center?
school. You can also ask at enrollment or contact the school at
(913) 768-4661 to get started.
How does Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum align with HappyFeet’s curriculum?
both treat purposeful play as the primary vehicle for child development, both are research-backed,
and both prioritize genuine skill-building over rote repetition. The programs reinforce each other
in the same school day.
Can I get a trial class before enrolling?
prospective enrolled families. Request a free trial
and we’ll help coordinate the best option.
What ages can participate?
The curriculum is age-appropriate, with activities tailored to each child’s developmental stage.