Ingham Play & Learn Groups

Fall Session, Part 2: October 27 to December 19, 2025

Registration Opens: Monday, October 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon

All playgroup families must re-register for each new session (Fall Part 1, Fall Part 2, Winter Part 1, Winter Part 2, Spring, Summer).Register for one (1) group only and plan to attend that one group each week. Families who do not attend regularly without informing the Facilitator will be dropped to allow wait listed families to attend. Carefully read through the following details prior to registering. 

Groups are Intended for children birth up to age 5 on a first-come, first-served basis for families residing in one of the twelve Ingham ISD School Districts (Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, Williamston.) 

Groups may be canceled due to inclement weather or staff illness.

About Ingham Play & Learn Groups for children birth up to age 5

Join us for free, fun, interactive activities with trained Parent Educators using  the Parents As Teachers Model to provide: Story Time; Music; Singing; Movement; Play Dough; Creative/Art Activities; Sensory Table; Exploration and Peer Interaction and Socialization.

Sick Children

Please do not attend if you or your child tested positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to illness, exhibit any signs of illness such as the following within 24 hours prior to Group:
•     fever above 100ºF
•     vomiting
•     diarrhea
•     unidentified rash
•     discharge from the eyes and/or nose that is not clear

Siblings Over Age 5

Space is limited; please check with your Group Facilitator prior to bringing older siblings. 

Inclement Weather & Air Alerts

If the school district where a group is held is closed due to inclement weather, then group (indoor and outdoor) is canceled for that day. If the temperature (with wind chill) is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit, then outdoor groups will be canceled for that day. Check with your group Facilitator for more information. 

If the air quality rating is 100 or under, groups will meet. If the air quality rating is over 100, groups may be moved, reduced in time or activity level, or canceled. Facilitators will communicate directly with families. 

Register for one (1) group per family.    

Fall Session: Part 2

Registration opens Monday, October 06, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Register for the group you are interested in attending. 

Requirements for participation
 
  • Groups are for children birth to age 5.
  • Adults must accompany children at all times.   
  • Families must register prior to attending a group.
  • Please do not register for more than 1 group.
  • Please list all children who will attend. 
  • Families on the wait list will be contacted when openings in groups occur.
  • Please do not attend if you have been exposed to illness or exhibit any signs of illness.
  • Families who do not regularly attend without informing the Facilitator will be dropped from Group.

Enrollment/Registration

Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend

Potter Park Zoo Playground (Outdoor) 

Parking fee required.
10:00-11:00am 
No Group November 24, 2025
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Mindi

Mason First United Methodist Church (Indoor)

9:00-10:00am OR 10:15-11:15am
No Group November 24, 2025
201 East Ash Street, Mason
Lead: Niki

Holt Midway Early Learning Center (Indoor)

2:00-3:00pm
No Group November 24, 2025
4610 Spahr Road, Holt
Lead: Ann

South Cedar Street Library (Indoor)

2:00-3:00pm
No Group November 24, 2025
3500 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Lead: Niki

Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend. 

East Lansing University Lutheran Church (Indoor) 

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 25, 2025
1020 South Harrison Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie

Waverly Colt Early Education Center (Indoor)

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 25, 2025
4434 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Felecia

Stockbridge Library (Indoor)

10:15-11:15am OR 11:30am-12:30pm
No Group November 25, 2025
200 North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Niki

Williamston Library (Indoor)

1:00-2:00pm
No Group November 25, 2025
3845 Vanneter Road, Williamston
Located inside Williamston Middle School
Lead: Jamie

Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend. 

Leslie Library (Indoor)

9:00-10:00am
No Group November 26, 2025
201 Pennsylvania Street, Leslie
Lead: Niki

Haslett Community Education (Indoor)

9:15-10:15am OR 10:30-11:30am
No Group November 26, 2025
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Jamie

Foster Community Center (Outdoor/Indoor Room 109)

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 26, 2025
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl

Impression 5 Science Center (Indoor)

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 26, 2025
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Lead: Amie

Lansing Mall Play Place (Indoor)

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 26, 2025
5330 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing
Lead: Tamara

Groups are held weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend. 

East Lansing Library (Indoor)

10:00-11:00am OR 11:15am-12:15pm
No Group November 27, 2025
950 Abbot Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie

Webberville Memorial Park (Outdoor) 

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 27, 2025
2963 South Webberville Road North, Webberville
Lead: Meghan

Holt Midway Early Learning Center (Indoor)

10:00-11:00am
No Group November 27, 2025
4610 Spahr Road, Holt
Lead: Hannah

Waverly Colt Early Education Center (Indoor)

4:00-5:00pm
No Group November 27, 2025
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Kellie

Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend. 

BABY Group South Cedar Street Library (Indoor)

For the safety of all children, this group is for ages birth to early walkers.
11:00am-12:00 noon
No Group November 28, 2025
3500 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Lead: Karen

Contact Us

Melody Routhier-Laskosky
Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Services