Ingham Play & Learn Groups

INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS

Registration Opens: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 12:00 noon
Spring Session Runs: April 07 to May 30

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.

Spring 2025 Registration opens Friday, March 21, 2025, 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 - Spring 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
No group May 26, 2025
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Mindi

Mason First United Methodist Church (Indoor)

9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
No group May 26, 2025
201 East Ash Street, Mason
Lead: Niki

Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)

2:00-3:00 pm
No group May 26, 2025
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Ann

TUESDAYS - Spring Session

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)

10:00-11:00 am
No group May 27, 2025
1020 South Harrison Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie

Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center (Indoor)

This group extends through June 24, 2025.
10:00-11:00 am
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Felecia

Stockbridge Veteran Memorial Park (Outdoor)

10:15-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Niki

WEDNESDAYS - Spring 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 Russell Park (Outdoor)

9:00-10:00 am
290 North Main Street, Leslie
Lead: Niki

Haslett Community Education (Indoor)

9:15-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:30 am
No group May 28, 2025
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Jamie

Foster Community Center (Indoor, Room 109)

Group will move outside later in session.
10:00-11:00 am
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl

Impression 5 Science Center (Indoor)

10:00-11:00 am
No group May 14, 2025
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Lead: Amie

Lansing Mall Play Place (Indoor)/Leland Park (Outdoor)

Group begins at Play Place and will move to Sharp Park later in session.
10:00-11:00 am
600 Leland Place, Lansing
Lead: Tamara

THURSDAYS - Spring 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-12:15 pm
No group May 29, 2025
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
No group May 01 or May 29, 2025
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Kari

Webberville Memorial Park (Outdoor)

10:00-11:00 am
2963 South Webberville Road, North
Lead: Meghan

Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)

10:00-11:00 am
No group May 10, 2025
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Hannah

Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center (Indoor)

This group runs through June 26, 2025.
4:00-5:00 pm
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Kellie

FRIDAYS - Spring Session

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.
11:00 am-12:00 (noon)
No group May 09, 2025
3500 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Lead: Karen