Our Philosophy

At Child’s Play, we believe children grow, learn, and thrive through exploration and discovery. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment filled with developmentally appropriate activities and materials that spark curiosity and inspire learning. We empower children to follow their interests, express themselves freely, and feel safe every step of the way.

 
 

 
 

What Makes Child’s Play Special?

  1. Child’s Play is more than a daycareit’s a school where children are supported by a team of dedicated educators. Our staff brings a rich background in early childhood development, ensuring each child receives both compassionate care and meaningful learning experiences.

  2. Child’s Play is an all-inclusive program designed to make your day easier. When you arrive, all you need is your little one—we’ll handle the rest. We provide Kirkland diaper service, organic and whole grain meals (including lunch and two snacks), organic Bobbie formula, and fresh linens.

  3. Stay connected with your little one throughout the day. Parents receive daily digital updates and photos, so you’re always in the loop—how long she napped, when he took his last bottle (and how many ounces), or whether she made it to the potty. And those special milestones? You’ll be the first to know—'Oh my goodness! He rolled over on his own!'

  4. At Child’s Play, we believe in building a strong strong community—not just for children, but for parents too. We host a variety of social events, both onsite and off, to bring families together and foster lasting connections. Past gatherings have included our Back to School Social, a cozy Giving Thanks Brunch at Grand Lake Kitchen, and a fun-filled Summer BBQ.

 
 

 
 

Rhythm of the Day

08:00am Drop off  and Free Play
09:00am Clean Up and Community Circle
09:30am Morning Snack
10:00am Outside Play
11:00am Structured Group Activity
12:00pm Home-Cooked Lunch
12:45pm Story-Time and Prepare for Nap
01:00pm Nap and Quiet Time
03:30pm Afternoon Snack
04:00pm Outside Time and Free Play
05:30pm Pick Up
 
 

Daily schedule for infants is shaped, in large part, to their individual needs.  For infants under 18 months old, at the end of each day, we will provide you with a report of the day’s biological information and share the activities they chose.  Children over 18 months tend to follow the more structured schedule outlined above and will receive daily updates on activities only, unless otherwise requested.

 
 

Lunch Menu

A home-made lunch is provided daily and selected based on the given theme for the day. We make sure to adhere to allergies and dietary restrictions.


Sample Menu

Monday (Pasta)
Penne Pasta Bolognese and Garlic Cheese Bread

Tuesday (Kids Classics)
Chicken Nuggets, Tater Tots and Green Beans

Wednesday (Brown Bag Lunch)
Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread, Flaxseed Tortilla Chips and Seasonal Fruit

Thursday (Pizza)
Cheese Pizza and Sugar Snap Peas Dipped with Ranch

Friday (Comfort Food)
Meatballs, Jasmine Rice and Sweet Corn

 
 

FAQs

 
 

What are the hours of operation?

We are open 8:00am-5:30pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00am-4:30pm (Friday). We have early dismissal at 4:30pm on Fridays so we can hold a weekly staff meeting 4:30-5:30pm.

What are the ages of the children in our program?

We accept children ages 12 months to 5.5 years. Current ages range from 1-3 years old. At capacity, we serve up to four infants (under 2 years of age) and eight preschoolers (2 years of age and above).

What is the adult to child ratio?

At capacity, we serve 12 children. We have a 1:4 adult to child ratio.