Play is the path young children take to learning. Children learn best when meaningful play is both challenging and fun! Play & Learn follows the “science of play” and specializes in creating intentional play environments to set children up for both learning success (IQ) and emotional development (EQ). Our classes are led by energetic, experienced teachers who are committed to helping children develop enthusiasm for learning while having fun! We combine meaningful play with a dynamic and developmentally appropriate learning environment to expand the cognitive, social, emotional, language and motor abilities of children. We believe in the competency of our children to use play to develop their own unique perceptions and ideas about the world. We educate and care for children from 6 weeks to school-age, but we know that when you learn through play, you learn for life!
The Granny Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 in memory of Anna Schatz, mother to Play & Learn co-founders Judy Cooper (Executive Director Emeritus) and Gerald Schatz. Anna provided a constant source of love and support for everyone. In her honor, the Granny Scholarship Fund was created to provide tuition assistance to Play & Learn families facing financial difficulty and Play & Learn families on the CCIS waitlist. To date, the Granny
Scholarship Fund has given over $3 million in financial assistance to support thousands of families maintain continuity in their child’s early education.
With multiple locations, Play & Learn is the largest non-profit childcare and early education organization in Montgomery County, serving over 1500 families with children from six weeks to school-age. We’ve helped thousands of children learn and grow through meaningful play since opening our doors in 1981.
As part of our childcare network, Play & Learn provides management services and expertise to other non-profit childcare organizations, including Montessori Children’s House and Jenkintown Day Nursery. Jefferson Health also counts on Play & Learn to provide childcare for their employees.
Play & Learn is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and select locations are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, equal opportunity organization, we are an outstanding steward of your tuition dollars by using our resources to continually enhance our early childhood education and serve our communities.
We adhere to the highest standards in child-directed education, safety and security, nutrition, and cleanliness as evidenced by our Keystone STARS participation and STAR 4 ratings.
Our Montgomery County preschool and certified preschool and Kindergarten programs are aligned with the curriculum of public K-12 school programs and are designed to prepare your child for the transition to a school environment.
Play & Learn makes it easy for families to stay in touch. Our open-door policy means families are always welcome to visit. For communicating with families, we use a multi-prong approach, including our Tadpoles communication app, emails, calls, postings on social media, conferences and face-to-face meetings.
The safety of our little ones is paramount, and when a product designed for infant nutrition is recalled, it raises serious concern and anxiety for parents everywhere. We are writing to provide essential information regarding the nationwide voluntary recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula by the manufacturer, ByHeart. This expanded recall includes all batches…
When political gridlock leads to a Federal Government Shutdown and a Pennsylvania State Budget Impasse, it’s the citizens, schools, non-profits, and vulnerable populations who suffer the consequences. As an early childhood provider, for example, we are currently providing services to PreK Counts for children but are not receiving any state funds to do so, which…
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the pervasive issue of domestic violence, supporting survivors, and working towards a future free from abuse. In Montgomery County, numerous organizations are on the front lines, providing critical services, education, and advocacy. This month, we recognize their tireless efforts and encourage everyone…
Want to see what sets us apart from other early learning centers? Schedule a tour of any of our locations to see our classrooms and playgrounds, meet the Center Director, and meet members of our highly qualified teaching staff. We’ll have all the answers you’re looking for.