We Believe In Top-Quality Care For All Children
& Individualized Learning To Support Every Child
We Believe In Top-Quality Care For All Children
& Individualized Learning To Support Every Child
Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Charlottesville, Virginia
Co-Navigating The Learning Journey Towards A Bright Future
The mission of Playful Learners Preschool is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that inspires your child’s love of learning and fosters their imagination and curiosity through play.
Every child is powerful, unique, capable, with valuable thoughts, interests, imagination, and enthusiasm. We believe the role of the teacher is to co-navigate the learning journey while provoking ideas, problem-solving, encouraging dialogue, and sharing educational experiences alongside the children.
Your child develops into a thoughtful, caring, inquisitive young person through natural self-paced learning and a strong connection between home, school, and the community.
High-Quality Care And Learning, Driven By Shared Core Values:
PLAY
RESPECT
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
EXCELLENCE
EXCELLENCE
MINDFULNESS
NURTURING
A Center That Is Driven By A Dream Of Inclusion
Take A Tour And Learn About Playful Learners Preschool
Join our Owner and CEO, Tassia Araujo-Roper as she tells you our story and gives you a look around our beautiful campus. See for yourself how our team of dedicated staff is committed to making every day a special one, and your child is surrounded in a supportive, uplifting setting.
Proud Of The Recognition From Families Like Yours
As the 2021 runner-up for Best of Charlottesville and #3 on the Charlottesville Family Favorites list (both in the Best Daycare Category), we look forward to many years of improving and expanding to even better serve the families in our community.
We Work With You To Create Meaningful Connections
Daily communications come from your child’s classroom, and you’re always welcome to come in to volunteer or sit down for a conference. The home-to-school connection is more effective when everyone works together to assess and address your child’s needs.
Growing As A Member & Partner In The Community
Establishing and committing to community relationships is an integral part of what we do. From volunteering with a local farm sanctuary to sponsoring youth sports to contributing to non-profit organizations, we’re off to an amazing start!
A Blended Curriculum For Exceptional Learning
Your child benefits from a Reggio- and Montessori-inspired curriculum that focuses on child-led, play-based discovery and academics. Their days include nature lessons, art, sensory play, STEAM, and gentle, effective social-emotional learning and practical skills coaching.