Our approach

We care for the whole child: head, heart, and hands.

Real readiness isn't worksheets. It's confidence, curiosity, kindness, and the joy of figuring things out. Here's how we nurture all of it.

Children exploring, play-based learning

Play-based, hands-on, and driven by real curiosity.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all script, our caregivers observe what lights each child up and build on it: blocks become engineering, sandbox play becomes science, storytime becomes literacy.

After three decades of caring for children, we know that kids learn best when they feel safe, engaged, and genuinely interested in what's in front of them. Play is the vehicle; growth is what follows.

Every child, fully supported.

Social & emotional

Naming feelings, resolving conflict, and building the secure relationships that make learning possible.

Cognitive & language

Rich conversation, stories, early math and literacy woven into play, never drilled.

Physical & motor

Climbing, drawing, pouring, dancing: big and small muscles, every single day.

Creative & expressive

Open-ended art, music, and dramatic play that say: your ideas matter.

Rhythms that feel like home.

Predictable routines help little ones feel safe, with plenty of room to follow the day where it leads.

6:00
Early care & arrival

A warm welcome for early-arriving families.

8:30
Morning circle

Songs, stories, and the day's plan.

9:00
Learning centers

Child-led exploration and hands-on activities.

11:00
Outdoor play

Playground fun and big-body movement.

12:00
Lunch & rest

Nourishing meals, then quiet time and naps.

3:00
Afternoon activities & pickup

Art, music, and happy goodbyes until 6:15.

The Childrens Playhouse difference.

 Typical centerChildrens Playhouse
Group sizesLarge roomsSmall, intimate groups
CurriculumWorksheet-drivenPlay-based & emergent
Outdoor timeOccasionalDaily, in all seasons
Parent updatesEnd-of-day noteReal-time photos & notes
MealsPre-packagedFreshly prepared on-site

See how it feels in person.

Come by during a busy morning and watch our approach come alive with real kids and real caregivers.