Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups help families prepare their children ages birth to 5 for success in school and life. This program supports family members at free weekly, facilitated play groups. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, other caregivers and family members learn about:
- Activities they can do at home to support children’s learning
- Turning everyday activities – such grocery shopping, cooking and bath time – into early learning opportunities
- Child development from birth to 5
- Skills children are expected to have when they start school
- Community programs and services available to help raise healthy children
Play and Learn Groups are typically facilitated in English, and they are inclusive to all children, languages, and cultures. They are no-cost, no-registration drop-in programs available for young children and their caregivers. A trained facilitator creates a playful environment for children and supports caregivers in their learning. You can expect play, stories, activities, music, and hands-on exploration!
Play and Learn Groups in NW WAThroughout our region, we are fortunate to have many great organizations offering Play and Learn Groups! |
Whatcom County |
Opportunity Council
- Where: East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
- When: Mondays 10-11:30 am
- Contact: allie_bishop@oppco.org
- Sign-up for email communications
Blaine School District
- Where: Blaine Primary School, Room 542
- When: Wednesdays 9:15 am during the school year
- Contact: laosved@blainesd.org
Whatcom Center for Early Learning
- Toddler Time
- Where: Bellingham/Ferndale/Lynden
- When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
Island County |
Mother Mentors – Oak Harbor
- Where/When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
Community Resource Center of Stanwood-Camano
- Where/When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
San Juan County |
Lopez Island Family Resource Center
- Parent-Tot Program
- Where/When:
- (Summer) Odlin Beach, Fridays 10 am – 12 pm
- (Fall) LIFRC, time and date TBD
- See website for more details.
- Contact: katy@lifrc.org
Skagit County |
United General
- Where: Heartwood House
- When: Tuesdays 11 am
- See website for more details.
- Contact: lyndie.simmonds@unitedgeneral.org
Snohomish County |
ChildStrive
- See website for details.
- Contact: nancy.lay@childstrive.org
Everett Public Schools
- See website for details.
- Contact: hcooley@everettsd.org
Wonderland Child and Family Services
- Where: Mountlake Terrace Library
- When: Wednesdays 10-11 am
- See website for more details.
For contact information and other details about any of our Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Groups, please visit the source directory found on the KPL Home page.