At LGPCW, children learn to play and play to learn. Accordingly,

parent/guardians and staff establish a rich and varied play environment

to meet the diverse needs and interests of the children who walk through

the gate.

Up to 49 children and 13 adults may participate each day, under the

watchful eyes of the two early childhood instructors. For most of the

morning, children are free to choose where and with whom to play.

Parents/Guardians anchor the stations, facilitate the learning, and

provide guidance and supervision to the children. Midway through the

morning, we gather into small groups for a nutritious snack, stories, and

conversation. This snack time is a gentle introduction to group dynamics

and an important language arts experience.  At the end of the morning,

children and adults join the instructors for a transitional circle time

where we sing songs, share stories, and end the morning together.