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Early Experiences Play School LLC

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Early Experiences Play School is for children 6 weeks to 4 years old
- Owner has Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education with over 20 years in the field.
- Licensed program
- Paths to QUALITY
- Vouchers accepted

10/30/2025

At EEPS, we believe that learning happens through the whole body. Sensory play isn’t just about making a mess (though that’s part of the fun) — it’s how children explore, make connections, and understand the world around them.

From squishing playdough and scooping rice to feeling cool water or sticky paint, every sensory experience builds brain pathways that support language, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

We include a variety of sensory opportunities each week so children can:
• Strengthen fine motor skills
• Explore cause and effect
• Practice self-regulation
• Build creativity and curiosity

When children touch, smell, listen, see, and move, they’re learning far more than meets the eye.

What’s your child’s favorite sensory play activity at home? Share it below — we’d love to try it at EEPS.

10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day! 🐱🎃

In the spirit of Halloween, let’s give a special shoutout to all those mysterious black cats who always seem to appear right when things get spooky 👀🖤 Whether they’re crossing your path or lounging on your lap, they definitely bring the magic!

Let’s have some fun — share a picture of your cat, your kid with a cat, or both! Bonus points if there’s a Halloween costume involved!

Here’s one of my kids and our ferocious kitty!

10/25/2025

Mixed-age groups in early childhood classrooms create something truly special. When younger and older children learn and play together, both benefit in unique and powerful ways.

Older children naturally take on the role of helpers and teachers. They model language, problem-solving, and social skills — and in doing so, they strengthen their own confidence and empathy. Guiding a younger child through a task or comforting them when they’re upset builds compassion and patience that can’t be taught through a lesson plan.

Younger children, on the other hand, bring a spark of curiosity and wonder that reignites the excitement of learning for older kids. Their questions, discoveries, and enthusiasm encourage older children to think creatively and explore new perspectives.

Together, they form a balanced, nurturing community where everyone learns — not just from teachers, but from one another.

10/23/2025

Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Vouchers are a lifeline for families and child care providers alike. They ensure that children can access quality early education while parents work or attend school.

Right now, continued funding for CCDF is on the line—and that means we need your voice. Without it, countless families could lose the support they depend on, and programs like ours could face serious challenges.

Take a minute to speak up and make a difference for children, families, and educators in our community.
Use the QR code below to quickly share your thoughts and help re-fund CCDF Vouchers today.

Together, we can make sure every child has access to the care and learning they deserve.

10/23/2025

Play is the true work of a child. Through play, children explore, imagine, problem-solve, and make sense of the world around them. Every block they stack, every story they act out, and every mess they make is part of deep, meaningful learning. Play isn’t a break from learning—it is learning. When we value play, we value the way children grow naturally in curiosity, confidence, and creativity.

10/20/2025

At EEPS, you’ll often see children pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, or lifting — and that’s not just play… it’s heavy work!

Heavy work activities (like carrying a basket of blocks, pushing a wagon, or helping move chairs) give kids the deep pressure input their bodies crave. This kind of sensory input helps:
*Calm and organize the nervous system
*Improve focus and attention
*Build body awareness and coordination
*Support emotional regulation

When children engage in heavy work throughout the day, they’re better able to manage big feelings, transition between activities, and stay engaged in learning.

So next time you see your child “working hard” at play, know that they’re actually building a stronger body and a more regulated mind.

10/09/2025

Let’s Be Silly!

At EEPS, we believe that silliness isn’t just allowed — it’s encouraged!

When teachers and children laugh, make funny faces, dance to silly songs, and tell goofy stories together, something magical happens — connection. These joyful moments build relationships, reduce stress, and create a safe space where children feel confident to express themselves.

Silliness helps kids:
*Develop social and emotional skills
*Strengthen imagination and creativity
*Boost cognitive flexibility (learning to think in new ways!)
*Build communication and language through play

And when teachers join in the fun? Children see that learning doesn’t have to be serious to be meaningful — it can be joyful!

So go ahead — make that funny face, wear that silly hat, and laugh until your cheeks hurt. Because in early childhood, being silly is serious business!

10/09/2025

Take a look at this wonderful drawing! At first glance, it might look simple — a few lines and shapes — but to an early childhood educator, this is big growth!

Drawings like this represent what’s called the “tadpole person” stage — one of the first ways preschoolers begin to represent people on paper. You can see how the child is beginning to connect shapes and lines to form a body, arms, and legs. This stage shows:
*Body awareness – children are learning that they have parts and how they connect.
*Symbolic thinking – they’re realizing that marks on a page can stand for something real.
*Fine motor development – controlling the marker to make circles and lines is a big skill!
*Language and storytelling – children can now tell us who they drew and what is happening in their picture.

At EEPS, we celebrate these drawings as powerful learning moments. Every line and circle is a step toward writing, reading, and communicating!

10/07/2025

Does anyone have any hotbox cups they would like to donate? They are the favorite for mud and sand and rocks….

Please in-box us if you have any!

10/07/2025

At EEPS, we believe that a little rain shouldn’t stop the fun! Playing outdoors in the rain offers benefits for children — it engages all their senses, encourages problem-solving, and builds resilience. Jumping in puddles, feeling raindrops on their skin, and watching how water flows helps children connect with nature in meaningful ways.

Rain play also strengthens immune systems, promotes gross motor skills, and nurtures curiosity and joy in simple, everyday experiences. So next time it rains — embrace the puddles!

10/06/2025

More About Appropriate Risk Outdoors

At EEPS, we know that childhood is full of learning through doing—and sometimes that means taking appropriate risks! Things like standing on swings, running up slides, or even going headfirst down the slide (with supervision and safe limits) might look a little daring, but these moments are packed with important learning.

When children take appropriate risks, they’re not just testing their physical abilities—they’re building a strong sense of self and developing confidence in their own decisions. According to Brussoni et al. (2015), risk-taking in play supports children’s emotional regulation, self-esteem, and resilience. It helps them learn to assess danger, trust their instincts, and problem-solve in real time.

Outdoor play that involves risk also heightens environmental awareness. Climbing uneven surfaces, balancing on logs, or exploring new paths helps children tune into the textures, sounds, and sensations of nature—developing both body awareness and respect for their surroundings (Sandseter, 2007).

So next time you see a child testing the limits of a slide or swing, know that what looks like “risky play” is actually an essential step in growing confident, capable, and curious learners.

Let them climb, run, balance, and explore—the world is their classroom!

10/05/2025

At EEPS, we believe that taking risks is an important part of growing and learning — even in preschool!

In early childhood, risk-taking doesn’t mean danger — it means trying something new, stepping out of a comfort zone, and learning through exploration. It can look like:
* Climbing a little higher on the playground
*Mixing colors in a new way, even if it might get messy
*Trying a harder puzzle
*Speaking up during circle time or sharing an idea with friends

These moments build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills. When children take appropriate risks in a safe, supportive environment, they learn that mistakes aren’t failures — they’re opportunities to grow.

At EEPS, our teachers encourage curiosity and provide the right balance of freedom and guidance so children can explore safely, test their ideas, and discover what they’re capable of. Because every great learner starts with a little risk — and a lot of encouragement.

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1602 Marr Road
Columbus, IN
47201

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Monday	7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7am - 5:30pm
Friday	7am - 5:30pm

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