Ingham Play & Learn Groups
INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS
Registration Opens: Friday, December 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Winter Session Runs: January 13 to March 21
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.
Winter 2025 Registration opens Friday, December 20, 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 - Winter 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 January 20, 2025
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: TBD
Mason First United Methodist Church (Indoor)
9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
No group January 20 and February 03, 2025
201 East Ash Street, Mason
Lead: Niki
Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)
Group may move inside later in session.
2:00-3:00 pm
No group January 20, 2025
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: TBD
TUESDAYS - Winter 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
1020 South Harrison Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center (Indoor)
10:00-11:00 am
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Felecia
Stockbridge Library (Indoor)
10:15-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
No group January 04, 2025
200 North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Niki
WEDNESDAYS - Winter 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 January 5, 2025
201 Pennsylvania Street, Leslie
Lead: Niki
Haslett Community Education (Indoor)
9:15-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:30 am
1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
Lead: Jamie
Foster Community Center (Indoor, Room 109)
10:00-11:00 am
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl
Impression 5 Science Center (Indoor)
10:00-11:00 am
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Lead: Amie
Lansing Mall Play Place (Indoor)
10:00-11:00 am
1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing
Lead: Tamara
THURSDAYS - Winter 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)
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
2963 South Webberville Road, North
Lead: Meghan
Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)
Group may move inside later in session.
10:00-11:00 am
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Hannah
Waverly Colt Early Childhood Education Center (Indoor)
4:00-5:00 pm
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: TBD
FRIDAYS - Winter 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)
3500 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Lead: Karen