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Ascen
Ascen is a WordPress theme built for childcare centers, preschools, daycare facilities and kids' educational activities. It pairs a colorful, playful look with practical sections for events, staff and programs, so parents can quickly learn what you offer and who will care for their children.
- Version
- 1.5
- Released
- Sep 12, 2026
- Developer
- theme_ocean
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Ascen 1.0
Version 1.0 · May 12, 2015
Latest
- NewInitial release.
What it does
Parents choosing a daycare or preschool want clear answers: what programs are available, who the teachers are and what is coming up on the calendar. This theme gives child-focused organizations a cheerful, friendly design that presents that information in an accessible way. The style is playful but still professional, which suits centers that want to feel welcoming to kids while looking trustworthy to the adults making the decision.
You can adjust colors, fonts and layouts without writing code, and the responsive layout adapts to desktops, tablets and phones. Built-in sections cover event calendars, staff and teacher profiles, and program and curriculum listings. The theme works with popular drag-and-drop page builders, is translation ready for multilingual sites, and supports WooCommerce if you want to sell educational materials, toys or merchandise alongside your services.
Best for
- Daycare centers and preschools
- Kids' activity, class and workshop providers
- Childcare businesses selling learning materials or merchandise
Features
Colorful, playful design
Cheerful design elements create an inviting look that appeals to children and parents, while keeping a professional feel suited to childcare and education providers.
Event calendar
Display upcoming classes, workshops and special events in a calendar so parents can see what is scheduled and plan ahead.
Staff and teacher profiles
Introduce your team with biographies and photos, giving families a clear picture of the qualified people who work with their children.
Program and curriculum listings
Lay out the educational programs and activities you offer in clear listings that help parents compare options and choose what fits.
No-code customization
Change colors, fonts and layouts through customization options that require no coding knowledge, so the site can match your brand.
Responsive layout
Pages adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so parents browsing on any device get a readable, well-arranged site.
Page builder compatibility
Works with popular drag-and-drop page builders, making it simpler to build and edit pages visually during setup and afterward.
Translation and WooCommerce support
Translation ready for use with translation plugins, and supports WooCommerce for adding a shop that sells educational materials, toys or merchandise.
Ascen older versions
- 1.4Jul 9
- 1.0.0Jun 28, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Ascen
Can I show our upcoming classes and events?
Yes. The theme includes event calendar functionality for displaying upcoming classes, workshops and special events, which helps keep parents informed about what is happening at your center or program.
Can I change the colors and fonts to match our brand?
Yes. Ascen offers customization options for colors, fonts and layouts that do not require coding knowledge, so you can adjust the playful default look to suit your own brand identity.
Can I sell items like toys or learning materials?
The theme supports WooCommerce, so you can add an online store to your site and sell educational materials, toys or merchandise directly to the families who visit.
Will it work for a site in more than one language?
The theme is translation ready and supports translation plugins, so you can offer your site content in multiple languages for families who speak different languages.
Is Ascen free?
The code of Ascen is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Ascen is this?
Version 1.5, released Sep 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Ascen?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Ascen automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
