Life at The Play Lab
Every day is full of learning, laughter, and discovery. Here's a peek at what your child experiences with us.
A Day in the Life
Our schedule is built around real family rhythms — calm mornings before school, purposeful afternoons after, and full-day adventures when school's out.
During the School Year
Before & after school care
Doors open — warm welcome & calm arrival
Light activities — reading, puzzles, quiet play
Breakfast & morning wind-up
School departure
School pick-up & arrival
Snack & recharge
Discovery Labs — child-choice exploration
Movement & outdoor Adventure Lab
Leadership & life skills activities
Dinner
Choice-based wind down
Doors close
School's Out
Breaks, holidays & summer — full day 6am to 6pm
Doors open — calm arrival & morning greeting
Breakfast
Morning Discovery Labs — deep exploration rotations
Adventure Lab — outdoor exploration & movement
Creative projects — Imagination, Build & Wonder Labs
Lunch
Rhythm Lab & Sensory Lab — recharge block
Special activities, events & themed experiences
Afternoon Discovery Lab rotations
Leadership & life skills
Dinner
Choice-based wind down — Story Lab, Strategy Lab
Doors close
What We Do Every Day
From creative arts to outdoor exploration — every activity is chosen with your child's development in mind.
Imagination Lab
Painting, drawing, crafts, and hands-on creative expression every day.
Rhythm Lab
Songs, instruments, dancing, and rhythm to support brain development and self-expression.
Wonder Lab
Experiments, discovery-based learning, and science exploration that sparks natural curiosity.
Adventure Lab
Daily outdoor time for gross motor development, fresh air, and active fun.
Story Lab
A literacy-rich space with two dedicated areas — Reading (independent and guided reading that builds fluency and a love of books) and Writing (journaling, creative writing, and early composition skills).
Build Lab
Blocks, construction, and engineering challenges that develop problem-solving and spatial skills.
Tech Lab
Age-appropriate technology exploration and digital literacy in a guided, purposeful setting.
Sensory Lab
A dedicated calming space with one focused area — Calming — designed to help children self-regulate, decompress, and reset through sensory tools, soft textures, and quiet activities that support emotional wellness.
Strategy Lab
Board games, puzzles, and tabletop challenges that sharpen critical thinking, patience, and teamwork.
See It All in Real Time
Through Brightwheel, our parent communication platform, you'll receive daily photos, activity updates, meal reports, and milestone notes — all sent directly to your phone.
You'll never wonder what your child is up to. From morning drop-off to afternoon pickup, we keep you connected and informed throughout the day.
- ✓Daily photos & activity updates
- ✓Meal & sleep logs
- ✓Developmental milestone notes
- ✓Secure messaging with teachers
- ✓Billing & attendance tracking
Brightwheel
Our families stay connected through Brightwheel — the leading family communication platform for enrichment programs.
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