
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
Founding owner and director Miss Tassia opened Playful Learners Preschool in 2018 to realize a dream of providing inclusive early learning and care for ALL children. Born from her experience as both an educator and a mother, Playful Learners Preschool is a place where children receive guidance across all aspects of development— academic, physical, cognitive, and social-emotional— as they engage in play and learn at their own pace.
Miss Tassia’s vision comes to life every day at Playful Learners Preschool. She has built an environment where every child, family, and employee is valued for their diversity and strengths, and every little one gets the support they need. She remains committed to continuing her mission of truly inclusive care by staying at the forefront of early childhood education, working closely with families, and encouraging staff to serve each child as an individual.

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
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.

Watch Your Child Discover & Explore As They Build Confidence & School Skills Now
How Old Is Your Child?

Infants
0 - 16 months

Toddlers
16 - 36 months

Preschool
3 - 4 years

Pre-K
4 - 5 years

School Age
3 - 10 years
