The Play Lab is changing the narrative
Rerouting the Path
At The Play Lab Foundation, we believe that liberation begins at birth and our mission is to reroute the cradle to prison (C2P) nexus that unjustly affects BIPOC children, neurodivergent children and children from homes facing economic instability. At the Play Lab we are disrupting the narrative by providing essential services and support to our communities starting at birth and extending to their families. We believe that children need more than food, shelter, and clothing to thrive and include autonomy, agency, and joy as fundamental basic needs on their path to belonging.
fortifying QAE
Quality Care
The Play Lab envisions a world where where children feel both physically and mentally safe within their care environment, are valued by their caregivers, and know that they belong. and we strive to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. This requires having staff that is culturally, developmentally, and trauma informed. It requires having staff who understand best practice, and have the experience to appreciate its value. Click below to find out how you can help bring in a new wave of radical care in our early learning spaces.
Access
Every child benefits from time spent in natural settings but due to proximity to green, blue, and yellow* spaces, issues of safety, lack of resources and mental barriers, not every child has access. At the Play Lab we believe that every deserves access to safe natural environments and have even created a work around that can be implemented in any safe space! Click below to find out how you can help provide outdoor learning opportunities for all
Equity
The concept of scarcity is pervasive in learning spaces. Lack of trusting relationships, resources, access, materials, nutritious sustenance, and opportunity are like conduits running through the C2P interchange. At The Play Lab, we work tirelessly to ensure our children know that they are enough and we believe that QAE is not exclusive to race, privilege, demographic, or neurotype. Click below to find out how you can support our mission.
The Play Lab's Purpose
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Play Lab's mission is to create a world where every child has access to high quality care in spaces where their individual genius is celebrated, they have access to time spent in nature, and the opportunity to learn through play. We believe that by committing to the collective care of children, we are pushing the needle toward the sustainability of our future society.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
At The Play Lab Foundation, we believe that QAE is not exclusive to race, privilege, demographic, or neurotype and our vision is to provide a child-centered, holistic approach to care that not only provide a child's basic needs but exceeds those needs by investing in family engagement, meaningful relationships, and continued education of our staff.
Our Impact
Our Mission
Our Impact
Over the years, we have impacted the lives of many children through our various programs and services. We have provided safety and belonging, offered resources to families and that care and dedication has resulted in hundreds of children thriving in and throughout their school experience. We are proud of the positive impact we have made in their lives.
Images of impact: 14 years of service
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Give the Gift of Play
Your support and contributions will enable the Play Lab to provide the material goods, provider training, family resources, access to early intervention and scholarships that provide affirming care and fund our mission.