Play & Learn

Please join us in congratulating Miss Ebony at our Norristown Play & Learn center for completing her Master's Degree in Education from Chestnut Hill College! She has chosen to specialize in early childhood education and special education. We are so happy to have her on our team!

Toddlers at our Collegeville Play & Learn center worked very hard to put their puzzles together. A great fine motor skill!

A baby at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center enjoys a book with his teacher. What a special moment to share with a caregiver!

A toddler at our Royersford Play & Learn center was all smiles today getting some fresh air out on the playground.

Have you heard the news? Play & Learn has been selected as the beneficiary of the ACME Markets GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program! Each time the $3.00 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag is purchased at the ACME in Dresher during the month of January we will... receive a $1 donation. See more

Thank you to the Bryn Mawr PAL group for the wonderful makeover of the staff lounge. They wanted to make the space warm and inviting for the teachers. They did a great job!

Wishing a very Happy Hanukkah to those that celebrate.

A baby at our Abington Gerstadt Play & Learn Center took their time selecting the best toy to play with out of the shelf today. Having the toys low and accessible allows the children to select things for themselves while working on their fine and gross motor skills!

There are 2 recalls to be aware of from Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please click the links below for more information. https://www.cpsc.gov//Target-Recalls-Infant-Rompers-Due-to https://www.cpsc.gov//Target-Recalls-Infant-Toddler-Girls-

Students at our Hatboro Play & Learn center inspected some pine cones today as part of their tree study.

A student at our Collegeville Play & Learn center explored different textures on a sensory board.

Wishing your family a very healthy and happy NEW YEAR!

There has been a recall on toddler boots bought at Target. Please see below for more information. https://www.cpsc.gov//Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-

The students at our Lansdale Play & Learn found a surprise when they went outside this morning. There was a bit of ice on the slide! Good thing they were all bundled up!

A big THANK YOU to Sebastian's Horse Farm for bringing Vinnie the mini pony to visit at our Collegeville Play & Learn center. He brought many smiles and a whole lot of joy to the children today!

A toddler at our Collegeville Play & Learn Center built a block tower almost as tall as he is!

A reminder that all Play & Learn Centers will close early on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at 3pm. We will be closed on Friday, January 1st, 2021.

Several of our centers held their own elections today in class. At our Norristown Play & Learn center, goldfish won in a landslide over cheeseballs.

Babies at our Collegeville Play & Learn center were given a helping hand today to build their block towers.

The students at our Bryn Mawr Play & Learn Center are getting ready to slide into 2021!

Wishing a very Happy Kwanzaa to those that celebrate!

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Hope for a very Happy Holiday to our families!

Our Royersford Play & Learn center went door to door for treats and treated us to their cute costumes!

A holiday mesage from our CEO, Kimberly Follett

Play & Learn Administrative staff got in on the costume fun today too!

Norristown Play and Learn center played pin the mouth on the pumpkin today!

Have some left over wrapping paper after the holiday? Set up an art station and let the children get creative like our students at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center.

The students at our Hatboro Play & Learn center used the knowledge they learned from their building unit to construct "gingerbread houses" today!

Lansdale Play & Learn center played some fun games today like pin the spider on the web and a bat hide and go seek!

Play & Learn, with several convenient locations, seeking fun-loving and dedicated Teacher Assistants to join our team of dynamic educators! Work in a fun, friendly and rewarding environment, where PLAYING & LEARNING come together! Playing is the path to learning for young children. Play is needed for healthy development. At Play & Learn, we are experts at combining play with age-appropriate curriculum to foster independence in children and help them develop their own unique c...oncepts and learning style. In our classrooms, you’ll find art, music, and laughter in the air. We offer a host of interactive opportunities for learning, growing and exploring. For 39 years, Play & Learn has provided the highest quality in early childhood education. We believe that as children interact with people and materials in a learning environment, they develop their own unique concepts and Ideas. Our teaching staff, directors, and administrators are committed to working together with families to create a safe, educational, and fun setting for children. We are seeking qualified Teachers and Teacher Assistants who will: Meet the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care Implement Play & Learn’s Curriculum Support our children and families as a member of a team Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment Promote a nurturing and learning environment Create a multi-cultural learning environment Engage and encourage creativity through art, music, and play Plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills Participate in staff and training meetings Full-Time and Part-Time positions available. Qualified Applicants will have the following High School Diploma or Equivalent 2 years of related child care experience CDA or 6 Credits in Early Childhood Education Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus! The benefits our dedicated team of professionals enjoy: *must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits Medical/Dental, Sick Paid Time Off Paid Holiday 403b Continuing Education Childcare Discount Please visit our website https://playandlearn.com/contact-us/work-with-us/ for a full listing of open job opportunities. Play & Learn is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

A reminder that all Play & Learn Centers will close early at 3pm on Thursday, December 24th and remain closed through Friday, December 25th. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

The babies at our Abington Gerstadt Play & Learn center are feeling the joy this week and this little one couldn't help but show it!

Pre-K Counts is making a difference! Contact our administrative office for more information on this wonderful program. https://ed.unc.edu//peisner-feinberg-kindergarten-impact/

The Abington Gerstadt Center really got into the spirit of the season today and had some fun dressing up!

Since 2001, Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) has allowed businesses and individuals to receive a tax credit to lower their tax bills by donating to scholarship organizations, Pre-K programs, and other educational initiatives. Play & Learn is an eligible Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our EITC donating partners this year: The Schatz Family Partnership and SofterWare! Their EITC contributions support quality early learning for families in need. Learn more about becoming an EITC donor partner at this link: https://dced.pa.gov//educational-improvement-tax-credit-p/

Students at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center were showing off their costumes today and the teachers even got in on the fun!

Play & Learn plans on re-opening on a delay at 9 am tomorrow morning (December 17th.) If that changes due to the unpredictable nature of the storm, families will be notified no later than 6:30 am. Stay warm and safe!

All Play & Learn locations will close at 4pm due to inclement weather. Please allow yourself plenty of time to pick up your children as driving conditions are expected to deteriorate.

A baby at our Hatboro Play & Learn center was very excited to match the pumpkin they decorated! Look at those tiny ghost feet!

A baby at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center was very interested in the fluffy ducks in his book today!

The students at our Ardmore Play & Learn center decorated gingerbread men today.

A big THANK YOU to the families that participated in #GivingTuesday yesterday. You are truly appreciated.

2021 will mark Play & Learn’s 40th anniversary of providing quality childcare in Montgomery County communities and we are gearing up for many more years of service! Your donation on #GivingTuesday will support our Anna Schatz Granny Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund established in 1988 to assist families facing financial difficulties with maintaining childcare. To give, simply fill out and return the attached flyer to your center director or send to [email protected]. Additionally, you may visit www.playandlearn.com to donate with your credit or debit card.

Wishing your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 1st! We are proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving!

A reminder that all Play & Learn centers will be closed on November 26th, 2020 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Our friends at the Elmwood Park Zoo would like to pass along a discount code to their Wild Lights Show. To take advantage of this great offer, when you purchase tickets use the code ZOOSHINE for $2 off of each ticket! Please visit the link for more information about this safe and inexpensive way to have a night out during the holidays! https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/wildlights/

The Adventurers class at our Lansdale Play & Learn Center added to their class compost bin today.

A baby at our Collegeville Play & Learn Center must have heard something really funny on the "phone" because he is cracking up! So lucky to have such a hilarious teacher!

Watch this baby's eyes light up when her teacher jingles bells for her at our Abington Gerstadt Play & Learn Center.

Students at our Lansdale Play & Learn Center worked on an interactive art piece today. They placed their paper in a box with paint and a marble, shook it up and got to see their creation! They all turned out very unique.

Toddlers at our Royersford Play & Learn center enjoyed playing in the leaves and even made a collage out of their favorite finds!

Our Norristown Play & Learn center sustained damage during Tropical Storm Isaias in August. We are happy that we were able to provide the same quality of care to our families during the construction process. We are now thrilled to announce that we will welcome students back into their classrooms beginning on Monday. Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to Miss Deserie, Miss Jen and the teachers for all of their hard work during this time.

A student at our Collegeville Play & Learn set up a charming farm scene today. This is a great way to work on sorting skills.

Students at our Norristown Play & Learn center worked on their cutting skills today and made grocery lists from the weekly sales papers.

A heartfelt thank you to all of the Veterans that touch the lives of our Play & Learn families.

Students at our Bryn Mawr Play & Learn center planted grass seeds to take home. Observing something growing from a seed to a plant is an important learning experience.

Toddlers at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center enjoyed the sunshine and warmth outdoors today.

Bryn Mawr and Collegeville Play & Learn centers both had celebrations today and the kids and teachers really had fun with their costumes.

A baby at our Lansdale Play and Learn Center explored the inside of a pumpkin. Share with us your pumpkin decorations!

The toddlers at our Ardmore Play & Learn center really got into the fun of finger-painting today!

Students at our Norristown Play & Learn worked together to build ramps to watch marbles roll down them.

Babies at our Ft. Washington Play & Learn center were treated to animal songs today as they played with animals they found in the classroom!

Students at our Hatboro Play and Learn center planted an avocado tree today! Can't wait to see the yummy avocados that they will grow!

The children at our Royersford Play & Learn center had a little fall fun today playing in the fallen leaves.

The babies at our Collegeville Play & Learn center serenaded their teachers with some beautiful music today!

Students at our Lansdale Play & Learn center used a (giant) tape measure to measure items that they found outside such as leaves and pine cones.

School age students at Inglis House, a Play & Learn partnership site, worked on a woodworking project today.

One student at our Bryn Mawr Play & Learn center was ready to blast off today!

The babies at our Abington Gerstadt Play & Learn center enjoyed some outside time today. What a beautiful fall day it was!