Ingham Play & Learn Groups

INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS 

A Message to Ingham Play & Learn Group Families: 

All face-to-face playgroups continue to be suspended at this time due to Covid-19. We are working on alternate ways to provide families with connections to activities, playgroup facilitators, and other families. Please watch for more information about these opportunities in the near future.

In the meantime, check out the following resources:

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-10) Information
• Macaroni Kid-East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett  or Macaroni Kid-Lansing

Michelle Nicholson
Executive Director of Early Childhood Services
Great Start Collaborative Coordinator

About Ingham Play & Learn Groups

Join us for free, fun, interactive activities for children ages birth to kindergarten entry. Trained Parent Educators use the Parents As Teachers Model to provide:

• Story Time
• Music
• Singing
• Movement
• Play Dough
• Creative/Art Activities
• Sensory Table
• Exploration and Peer Interaction/Socialization

Groups offer a shared learning experience for the caregiver and children (under age 5). For this reason, the caregiver must remain with the child(ren) at all times. 

• Children must be registered, in advance, to attend a group. 
• Families are liimited to one (1) group per family. 
• Families must reside within one of the Ingham ISD School Districts: Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, or Williamston. 

Registration 

NOTE: Play & Learn Groups are suspended due to Covid-19. No enrollments are being processed at this time. Once groups resume (estimated to be Fall 2021), please complete the Enrollment/Registration for the group you are interested in attending by listing your first and second choice.  Assume your registration is confirmed upon submitting the Enrollment Form. If your first choice is full/closed, you will receive a phone call regarding your second choice or to discuss being added to a waitlist. Contact 517.244.1267 for questions. 

Sick Children

Please do not attend a Group if you or your child has experienced any of the following symptoms 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

May not be able to attend Group due to limited space. Always check with the Group Facilitator.

Inclement Weather

If the school district where a Group is held is closed or Ingham ISD is closed due to inclement weather, Group is cancelled. Watch Ingham ISD Recent News or check your local media stations for school closures.  

Fenner Nature Center

All activities take place outside. Group will be cancelled during inclement weather. Wear appropriate clothing and bring items your family typically uses such as sunscreen, a water bottle, insect repellent, etc.