Parents/caregivers of children 3 months- 35 months in Buncombe County who are not in licensed child care are invited to attend a series of free Play & Learn sessions. There will be two infant (3-12 months) and two toddler (13-35 months) series offered.
Each 45 minute session focuses on pre-literacy skills for children and educational information for parents. Activities include songs, puppets, dance, games, hands-on activities, music instruments, and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week.
Registration is required and begins for new participants on February 23rd. Returning participants may register beginning February 25th. Attendance is required at a minimum of 5 sessions. For more information and to register, please call Grace Ragaller at 828-350-2932 (grace.ragaller@asheville.k.12.nc.us).
Infant (3-12months) sessions will be offered:
When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., March 3rd-April 28th,
Where: Asheville City Schools Preschool, 441 Haywood Road, Asheville
When: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., March 4th- April 29th
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St, Asheville
Toddler (13-23 months) sessions will be offered:
When: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., March 5th-April 30th And also at 11 a.m., March 5th- April 30th
Where: Asheville City Schools Preschool, 441 Haywood Road, Asheville
Play & Learn is a program of Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool, with support from the Kiwanis Club of Asheville and iplay.
