We are a play-based preschool for children ages 2 through 5 located in Hamilton Presbyterian Church's Westminster building in Northeast Baltimore's Hamilton Community.

The Community Play School is designed to provide a child-led, play-based experience for children.

Our philosophy is characterized by these core values:

We Believe
-In materials and environments that create wonder, choice, ownership, privacy, and idleness (Environmental)
-That children construct their own knowledge of themselves, others, and the world, through experience, time, and space. (Cognitive)
-In building strong relationships and connections between children and adults (and within themselves). (Social/ Emotional)
-In children’s physical well being. (Physical) -In the importance of child development and intentional interactions with individuals. (Role of teacher)
-That childhood is in danger and in need of protection. (Advocacy)

At the Community Play School we value a child’s right to a quality education that celebrates who he or she is, while providing tools to support ongoing emotional, intellectual, and creative growth. Our program is designed to deepen and enrich children’s encounters with the world, their community, and each other.

We are an affordable, community-based preschool dedicated to inclusion and diversity.