Welcome to The PlayPlace, Early Learning Center
What started out as a passion project, turned into something so much bigger. Our mission was to provide a high quality, non-profit, play-based program. From grass roots efforts, our program was built with input from families, staff and the community. We wanted to provide a program that supported the social-emotional development of children (learners) and the value of play, sprinkled in with a little mud 🙂 And…… The PlayPlace, Early Learning Center was born!
- We believe that all learners deserve the right to uninterrupted, authentic play.
- We believe that learners thrive in an environment where their social emotional well being, passions and interests are valued.
- We believe that every family deserves high quality care.
Does my child need to be potty trained, in order to attend?
This is a question often asked, and the answer is NO! Your child does not need to be potty trained, to be enrolled. In fact, The PlayPlace ELC meets our “learners” where they are at, in all areas of their development.
What days are you open?
Our program is open year. We are only closed on Federal holidays and 2 staff development days/year.
What schedules are available?
We offer part time and full time care.
Part time: 8:00am-12:00pm
Full time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Extended hours: 7:00am-8:00am
What is Play-based Philosophy?
The PlayPlace Early Learning Center supports a philosophy richly founded off of the philosophy that children learn through play. Our curriculum is uniquely designed around each learners interests and development. Learners engage in experiences that are meaningful, engaging and support a lifelong love of learning. In addition, with play comes “messy” hands-on experiences. Our learners are encouraged to fully engage in the curriculum, including mud-play, water-play, paint and other sensory experiences.
