The Playwell Way

All children are hard-wired for independent and social play. When given the space and opportunity to do so, their play ideas form the lessons that they themselves are ready to learn in that moment. Beautifully enough, it is through the observation of our children at play that we begin to truly understand their minds. 

When we create space for children to take in, explore, and interpret the world around them we set them up for a love of learning and the natural ability to direct their own development and focus! With access to simple, open-ended materials, children will reenact all that they experience in their environments, and by doing so, they make sense of the evolving world around them. 

Play is a pedagogy. It’s a way of knowing. In fact, it’s the only intrinsic and universal way of knowing. Play is work. Play is the work of childhood. Play is the highest form of research.

Our Space

Playwell’s bright and airy space is designed to engage children’s minds through hands-on exploration, inspiring their intrinsic curiosity and desire to learn. 

The Role of the Play Partner

Playwell’s trained staff, known as Play Partners, support your children’s natural desire to learn through play by presenting daily invitations in a variety of domains including math, science, literacy, and more.

Developed by Our Director

Playwell’s philosophies were created by our director Martina Bottinelli to serve the whole child, with the wellbeing of the whole family in mind.

What We Offer

From a Playwell Parent

“The space Martina provides for our children is welcoming, freeing, and nourishing. We have seen firsthand how much a child, and parents, can blossom when presented with an open and creative environment.”

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