Research shows that playing is a way for children to learn about the world, bond with their caregivers, and express their creativity. By combining an obsession with design and expertise in the early childhood education industry, we hope to create play necessities and memorable moments from birth and beyond.

After finishing her scholarship program at the Parsons School of Design in New York, Frances worked as a designer at several international luxury fashion brands before returning to Hong Kong. At the same time, her brother, Darien, had just finished his psychology degree and was eager to enter the early childhood education industry.

Over a coffee catchup, they were talking about how one of their friends, who was just getting ready to give birth, was scrambling to get everything ready before her baby’s arrival. She spent hours looking for strollers, cribs, and milk bottles, but didn’t think about playtime at all. 

It was then that they thought to themselves: Why wasn’t there a more systematic way for babies to play, the same way there were systems in place for their health and wellbeing?

Shortly after, Darien and Frances partnered with Tutor Time International Nursery and Kindergarten, and Learning Time was born.

The launch of LT’s first baby play program subscription service in collaboration with Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten - the first of its kind in Asia. 

After their first product line sold out, they launched an improved version in 2020, which also sold out in a year.

Worked in collaboration with educators, therapists, and parents to develop the Emomo Kit, aimed at promoting social and emotional learning in kids as young as 2. 

Launch of The Emomo Kit and The Together Time Project. LT works with The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong to donate 1 Emomo Kit to low-income households for every 3 kits sold.

Won the Gold Award at the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards for The Emomo Kit

 After years of iterating their original baby play program subscription, they launched The Baby Kits Play Program. With hours poured into reviewing feedback, design, safety-testing, and optimizing each kit, The Baby Kits Play Program is now one of LT’s flagship collections.

Won the Bronze Award at the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards for The Tummy Time Kit.