Ingham Play & Learn Groups

INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS

Registration Opens: Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Fall Session Runs: September 16 to December 13

All playgroup families must re-register for each new session (Winter, Fall, 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 2024 Registration opens Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12:00 noon. Complete the Enrollment/Registration for the group you are interested in attending. Please read all information below:

Groups are for children under age 5. Adults must accompany children at all times.

Must register prior to attending a group.
Do not register for more than 1 group; list all children who will attend.
Families on the wait list will be contacted when openings in groups occur.
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.

MONDAYS - Fall Session

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 (Outdoor)

(Parking fee required)
10:00-11:00 am
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Allison

Aurelius Township Hall

9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
No group September 16, September 23, and November 25, 2024
1939 South Aurelius Road, Mason
Lead: Niki

TUESDAYS - Fall Session

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

MSU 1855 Place (Indoor)

(Parking fee required)
10:00-11:00 am
No group November 26, 2024
507 Ivy Court, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie

Stockbridge Library (Indoor)

10:15-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
No group November 26, 2024
200 North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Niki

Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center

4:00-5:00 pm
No group October 15 and November 26, 2024.
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Felecia

WEDNESDAYS - Fall Session

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)

9:00-10:00 am
No group September 18, September 25, and November 27, 2024
201 Pennsylvania Street, Leslie
Lead: Niki

Haslett Community Education (Indoor)

9:15-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:30 am
No group November 27, 2024
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Jamie

Foster Community Center (Outdoor/Indoor Room 109)

10:00-11:00 am
No group November 27, 2024
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl

Impression 5 Science Center (Indoor)

10:00-11:00 am
No group November 27, 2024
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Lead: Amie

Sharp Park/Lansing Mall Play Place (Begins Outdoor/Moves Indoor in November)

10:00-11:00 am
No group November 27, 2024
1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing
Lead: Tamara

THURSDAYS - Fall Session

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)

10:00-11:00 am OR 11:15 am-12:00 (noon)
No group October 3, 2024 (11:15 am) and November 28, 2024 (both times)
950 Abbott Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie

BABY Group Haslett Community Education (Indoor)

For the safety of all children, this group is for ages birth to early walkers.
10:00-11:00 am
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Kari

Webberville Memorial Park (Outdoor)

10:00-11:00 am
No group November 28, 2024
2963 South Webberville Road, North
Lead: Meghan

Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center

10:00-11:00 am
No group October 17 and November 28, 2024.
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Hannah

FRIDAYS - Fall Session

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

Valhalla Park (Outdoor)

9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 am
No group November 29, 2024
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Allison

BABY Group South Cedar Street Library (Indoor)

For the safety of all children, this group is for ages birth to early walkers.
11:00 am-12:00 (noon)
No group November 29, 2024
3500 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Lead: Karen