OUR MISSION
Creating a vibrant community of play, literacy and arts for young learners and their families.
Our unique curriculum, schedule and not profit status allows The P.L.A.Y. School to further our mission of helping young learners and their families in the following ways:
- Give children a love of learning and confidence in themselves and their abilities.
- Prepare children for the rigors of today’s elementary school programs by including play and arts-based experiences that incorporate Early Childhood standards and Florida state Kindergarten standards.
- Provide a flexible schedule that makes preschool more accessible and affordable, and promotes family involvement. Along with their child, we provide opportunities for parents to learn, build friendships, prepare for the next step, and find support here.
- Ensure that each individual child’s strengths and challenges are recognized and supported through scaffolded learning experiences, services provided in-house, and collaboration with community agencies.
"Play is the highest form of research."
Learn-Through-Play Philosophy
At the P.L.A.Y. School, we believe that each young learner is unique and grasps concepts in his/her own way. We therefore design our learning experiences with a variety of learning styles in mind. Children are meant to deeply explore the world around them, and they learn the most when given the chance to learn through movement, art, music and play. When schools use a play-based curriculum, all children benefit.
Play at School Develops Children in 4 Ways
Physical Development
- Strong, healthy bones
- Coordination
- Stress management
- Physical confidence
- Fine & gross motor skills
- Agility
Cognitive Development
- Scientific and mathematical thinking
- Language skills
- Literacy skills
- Research and inquiry skills
- Independent thinking
Social Development
- Cooperation
- Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Socialization
- Rules formation
- Conflict resolution
Emotional. Development
- Joy & Empathy
- Impulse control
- Self-regulation
- Persistence
- Resilience
- Self-confidence
We are thankful for the following Grants and Community Assistance we have received to further our mission:
Florida Literacy Association (FLA) 2020 Early Literacy Grant Award
Florida VPK Program run by the Florida Office of Early Learning
