Welcome to Play and
Learn Christian Child Care!
Begun in 1980 by Gethsemane Lutheran
Church, Play & Learn has been in operation for more than 25 years serving
the children and families of north Columbus, Worthington, and surrounding
communities. Child care services are
provided for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age. Play and Learn is dedicated to serving
families by providing a supportive and secure environment where children can
play, learn, grow and develop and in which parents can have comfort and
assurance knowing their children are nurtured and respected.
At
Play and Learn, our primary concern is to provide quality Christian child care
services at an affordable price to families with young children. We are proud of the contribution that each member
of our staff makes in providing a safe and happy environment where young
children are able to grow in mind, body, and spirit. As a Christian child care center, we wish to exemplify our love
for Christ in our daily lives by: (1) showing love and understanding for those
with whom we come in contact; (2) supporting the work of the church, the child
care, and the staff; and (3) supporting the goals, principles, and philosophy
of education of Play and Learn as well as its programs and administration. As a Center committed to providing quality
early childhood care and education, we do not discriminate upon the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, economic status, or
cultural background. We gladly accept
and welcome children and families of all faith backgrounds.
It
is our philosophy that the development of the individual as a whole being is
attained through the enrichment of the social, intellectual, and spiritual
aspects of his/her nature. Our
philosophy comes from the Christian commitment of Gethsemane Lutheran Church
which encourages the celebration of life through love, respect, caring, and
sharing. Thus, the staff at Play and
Learn strives daily to promote the development of a healthy, inquisitive, and
self-confident child that is prepared for the social and mental requirements of
education and is nurtured in a warm, nurturing, and secure environment in which
love for Jesus Christ and for others is taught and shared.
We believe children are unique
individuals who grow and develop at their own pace with their own strengths,
needs, and interests. The Center offers
a variety of learning opportunities generated from these needs and
interests. Many choices are provided
within a carefully arranged structure.
Learning through play and actual experiences is a cornerstone of the
program.
Contact Play & Learn’s Office at 846-7576 or by email
for more information on any of our programs, to schedule a tour, or to
inquire about current openings. Some programs have limited availability while
others have immediate openings. We offer full and part time schedules, and our
low student-to-teacher ratios ensure every child receives the attention and
care they need while they play and
learn.
Our
part-time preschool program is designed to provide age-appropriate educational
opportunities in a structured environment where children learn through hands-on
activities. Children will participate
in alphabet readiness, math readiness, science, art, music, large motor, and
fine motor activities. Classes meet
daily from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Two-day
and three-day programs are available for toilet-trained children who are three,
four, or five years of age by August 30, 2008.
NOW
ENROLLING FOR FALL PROGRAM
Fall
Program Begins Monday, August 25th
Full-time programs for
children ages 6 wks - 5 yrs
Part-time programs for
children ages 2 - 5 yrs
Programs during school
holidays for children ages 6 - 10 years (kindergarten – 4th grade)
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
With Ice Cream Social and Art Show
All families are invited to attend our annual Meet
the Teacher Night which this year includes an ice cream social and art show on
Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 p.m.
This event is designed to provide parents and children the opportunity
to meet classroom teachers, administrative staff, and other child care staff
and teachers the opportunity to share information on classroom activities,
policies, educational goals and objectives.